The Lathe / Mill / Drill Press We Ordered

[PinewoodPerformance]

Anyone heard anything about these from Harbor Freight? Thank Goodness for Tax refunds!

MINI MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE


Mill-Drill-Lathe with One Machine
Save space, time and money by getting one machine that does the work of three.

Motor: 3500 RPM, 2.5 load amps, 115V, 60 Hz single phase
Maximum speed: 200 to 2800 RPM
Overall dimensions: 20-3/8''L x 12-3/8''W x 16-3/8''

Lathe:
MT1 dead center
Reversible jaws
1/4''-2-1/2'' mill chuck capacity
7'' between centers
5'' swing over bed
2-1/2'' cross slide travel
3/8'' tool post capacity
Spindle speeds: 560, 800, 1180, 1700, 2500 RPM
Thread capacity: 0.4-1.5 metric; 16-48 standard

Drilling/Milling
MT1 spindle
3/8'' chuck capacity
1-3/16'' spindle stroke
2 speed ranges:
560, 800, 1320, 1900, 2500RPM
500, 710, 1050, 1500, 2200 RPM



ITEM 39743-1VGA



$399.99

[58corvette]

Looks like a great machine but seems like a steep price for the occasional hobbier. Although I bought a $40.00 mini lathe on Ebay which worked only marginally well. There are several lathes on ebay Ive seen in the $150- price range. Wondering if anyone out there has a suggestion for a good quality/good price lathe.

[PinewoodPerformance]

I think Derby Master has a nice Mini Lathe. I am not sure what kind he has though or what price range...

[PinewoodPerformance]

My Lathe Arrived from China today (ie Harbor Freight). It was DOA! No juice to the motor, they are sending me a prepaid shipping lable this will take 2-4 weeks to replace!

[2004]

Yes I have a Mini Lathe From Cummings, bought at a tool show in my area for $399.00. Took sometime to get set up to run with in .001 . Works great. I use it about 3 or 4 times a week, great for pinewood derby sport.

Kevin /Derby Master

[PinewoodPerformance]

Well... I received the return shipping package yesterday so I am mailing the beast back at noon, hope to have a functional machine in a couple weeks!

[parrish]

PinewoodPerformance said:

Well... I received the return shipping package yesterday so I am mailing the beast back at noon, hope to have a functional machine in a couple weeks!

Good luck with this one. I hope they send you a functional one this time.

[my4345track]

wow i thought I was crazy spending aprox.3000 on my set up including labtop and looking around at air brushes now I see this :my wife "when is this going to end" ha ha