There are many different types of brake lathes on the market today. There are many different manufacturers as well a many varying degrees of quality and usefulness. Most likely, if you are in the market for a...
Just saw a post on new machines from China, Said "Buyer Beware, China Machines Everywhere" I bought a machine before I saw this post. It was a 12x36 lathe, made in China, and I can happily say its a very good...
Steve wrote: I have been very impressed and pleased with the G4003G lathe.One modification I made to my G4003G was the 'cast iron stand with extended base'. This is the first import lathe that I have ever seen...
SOUTH BEND 9" 10" LATHE REGULAR FOLLOWER REST The follower rest is attached to the lathe carriage and travels with the carriage. The follower rest is used to support long, slender shafts while being...
Steve wrote: I chose to attach the X-axis glass scale to the rear of the compound slide and saddle of the Grizzly G4003G. This area will be clear of chips and oil. One problem . . . . . . . is that the...
when I was a kid my dad had an old lathe that he bought at auction from the plymoth windmill co.(later known as daisy air rifle) long before I was born it was a very large machine 24" swing x 120"long at...