I've been looking into bench top lathes, i want to invest in a moderate sized machine for around 1000$. does anybody have experience with Grizzly tools? they have a lathe that seems to fill my wants list.
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Thread: Grizzly Lathe??
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11-02-2015 11:09 PM
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11-02-2015 11:31 PM
I'll start off by saying that I have never had experience with a grizzly, but after using a similar size machine, bigger is definitely better. The little machines are too light to cut steel without chattering.
I would look for at least a 12x30, even though they are more expensive, the stiffness will dramatically increase.Proud owner of a two seat pucker-mobile. Funco inspired mini buggy powered by a Busa. Giving out free rides to anyone brave enough.
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11-03-2015 12:21 AM
Go bigger as advised.
I have a 9" very old and worn out Southbend.
It will get the job done but way too slow, not enough power or heavy enough to not chatter.
A Machinist friend told me to buy the heaviest lathe you can afford assuming it is in good condition.
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11-03-2015 12:31 AM
Smaller grizzly tools are junk.
Jet is better. I have been told Jet, Grizzly and Foremost are made in the same plant. Jet is the best off the line.
I have been in there show room, part are falling off displays.
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11-03-2015 12:51 AM
Proud owner of a two seat pucker-mobile. Funco inspired mini buggy powered by a Busa. Giving out free rides to anyone brave enough.
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11-03-2015 02:38 AM
I can't believe you picked Monroe to live.. HWY 2 must be a bitch to drive every day.I use to drive to Boeing in 45 minutes.. Now 1, 1 1/2 hours. Just off exit 240, Near Skagit Speedway.
The guy that owns Grizzly is paranoid, Has 1" thick bullet proof glass in his house. A big house. I know some of the guys that built it.
Must have screwed too many people over.
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11-03-2015 11:05 AM
This place has really exploded in the past few years. It offered a lot more options for work in woodinville and the eastside compared to the i5 corridor. Which lazy b do you work at? Everett is only 35-40 minutes in the morning, maybe 45 on the way home??? I5 is the real problem.
Proud owner of a two seat pucker-mobile. Funco inspired mini buggy powered by a Busa. Giving out free rides to anyone brave enough.
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11-12-2015 09:56 AM
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11-12-2015 01:24 PM
Jeeeeezzzuuzzz....lol
Imagine if that slug got loose????????
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