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    Default Old lathe

    Hi everyone,
    I'm looking for a metal lathe to get started as a hobby, but i'd rather buy an older machine once, rather than a cheap one twice.
    I'd like a solid vintage lathe, like a Sheraton/Colchester/Atlas etc etc.
    Does anyone have something they are looking to sell (preferably in QLD) ?

    Budget up to 3k

    Thanks,

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    Default Old lathe.

    I have sent you a PM.
    Jim.

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    If it were me I'd delete Atlas from your list and replace it with Hercus, South Bend or something similar. I don't have an Atlas lathe and have never used one, but FWIW they do have a bad reputation on American forums for lacking the rigidity needed for good work.

    Frank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by franco View Post
    If it were me I'd delete Atlas from your list and replace it with Hercus, South Bend or something similar. I don't have an Atlas lathe and have never used one, but FWIW they do have a bad reputation on American forums for lacking the rigidity needed for good work.

    Frank.
    Thanks for the heads up Frank! I'm happy to look at anything that was well built and I'm not partial to any particular brand.

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