I rubbed my eyes a few times to double-check what I was seeing.
I just pulled trigger on a Rikon 1218vs for $349!
(highland)
3/4 HP variable speed, 12 inches of play space, 18 inches between centers, and
a meaty 1" tool rest post.
All this with a 5 year warranty!
My Harbor Freight lathe was fine for a starter.
I just got tired of pretending it was a good machine
(I added Sorby Tools, and a Nova G3 chuck).
The straw that broke the camel's back was the tail stock lock stripping, HF uses cheap steel - and the parts are so soft, they strip really easily.
I just pulled trigger on a Rikon 1218vs for $349!
(highland)
3/4 HP variable speed, 12 inches of play space, 18 inches between centers, and
a meaty 1" tool rest post.
All this with a 5 year warranty!
My Harbor Freight lathe was fine for a starter.
I just got tired of pretending it was a good machine
(I added Sorby Tools, and a Nova G3 chuck).
The straw that broke the camel's back was the tail stock lock stripping, HF uses cheap steel - and the parts are so soft, they strip really easily.
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