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You've inspired me to get a lathe too.

After seeing all this awsome machine work I really want a mini lathe and mill BAD!!!

Halgar,

Even though that thing looks crazy, I bet it would actually work ok on some things. I would bet that thing can't drill a straight hole though.

Jake

Fastang, watch craigslist in the tool section. I have seen some really nice deals on used machines.

I paid $399 for my lathe from Cummins tool (Tools now). You can sometimes find a sale going on the lathes.

Either that or buy a 15% off coupon on eBay for Harbour Freight for about $4. It can add up to a pretty big savings at the store if you buy a machine. That is what I did when I bought my Mill. Saved $44 with the discount from the coupon.

Jake

Cool stuff Jake. very nice work.

bigjeepzz wrote:Halgar,

Even though that thing looks crazy, I bet it would actually work ok on some things. I would bet that thing can't drill a straight hole though.

Jake

I was kidding, though I know someone that did have one of these things and was able to build some pretty nice stuff with it. He's since moved up to a small mill and now produces spectacular stuff. He goes by the name BloodClod, here's his website.
http://www.cool.per.sg/bloodclod/index1.html