Lathes

[M250cnc]

Ian with all due respect i think you need your head testing.

I personally are not a fan of Myford lathes i haven't as some people may think.

Spent the last 15 years with a cup o tea in one hand and a fag in the other and wondering which hand to scratch your arse

Thanks Mark.:confused:

I don't like the soft bed and lack of adjustment of the saddle they score and wear badly and yes i have used them.

I would not buy the lathe you picked either, my first choice would be to up the power for what you already have or buy an older machine.

I would heartily recommend a Harrison M250 or maybe an M300 or a Colchester

You would get a good price for the Myford should you wish to sell but don't Downgrade to that.

Phil

[Web Goblin]

Thanks for the reply. Like I said I dont know much about the quality of these lathes so was looking for some advice.
Personally I'm not keen on the myford myself. I have access to a Colchester at work and even though its a bit worn its a nice lathe. Although if I put one of those in my workshop in might go through the floor.
I will have to keep looking.

Ian

[Web Goblin]

Does anyone have or know about the Harrison L5 or L10 lathes. I would like to know approximately what weight they are. I have tried Harrison but they do not keep records that far back. I think it would be the earlier models.

Regards

Ian