BXProject

[Vanny]

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


I have to say i'm rather tempted!

[Father Ted]

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.

[docchevron132]

bit little isn't it?

[jayw]

That's what she said...

[Vanny]

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

[Philhod]

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".

[mickey taker]

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

[Father Ted]

Do you have a golf?

[docchevron132]

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.

[Philhod]

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

[Father Ted]

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

[Philhod]

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

[docchevron132]

Thats more like it, technical engineering terms!

[Philhod]

Engineer mode is always more technical than lecturer mode