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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 97.c0.m619


I have to say i'm rather tempted!

Hmmm,
No not flaoting my boat
However I have luzzed a bid on this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4-x-50-ml-Old-Spi ... _500wt_949
1980's Old Spice.

bit little isn't it?

That's what she said...

but for learning, followed by making up the odd boss or adapter, it might be ideal?

Well I've blown it right up and it's been well used. I know the name and they are not bad.
However although there is quite a bit of stuff in the box, including a running centre, it is only a modelers lathe and you will be struggling with anything bigger than 35 dia or 125 long. (mm)
The swing looks only to be about 2".

ebay is a pain . so temrting to bid on things you dont need just want like

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

and even

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK2-Golf-GTI-G60- ... 3cb34dab4c

theres really no hope for me

Do you have a golf?

nah, ust a vicious rumour!

I guess it would be a good little tool to learn on, but for that kinda money I'd rather spend proper money and get a man size lathe that you can learn on, and will then be of use for all manner of things really.

You need something about the size of my Myford super 7 only a bit newer with a lead screw and that. 3" chuck and a 4" swing and a bed getting on for 750 mm. Finally a tool post that will take standard 12 mm sq tools or 1/2" will do.

Hows that for mixed dimensions

I was with you right up to "you need"
then it all went a bit fuzzy.

Let me simplify:- You need a bigger fucking lathe.

Thats more like it, technical engineering terms!

Engineer mode is always more technical than lecturer mode