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...
Lapping Model motors always use diamond lapping powders you can get good grades of this from MSC and other machine shop places. DO NOT USE VALVE LAPPING PASTE. It is much to coarse. you want the finest...