I bought one of those Chinese 9"x20" lathes available at several retailers under several different brand names.
Even though they sell for under $1000, I still wish I hadn't bought it. If you're contemplating buying one for yourself, open the cover and look at the drive system first.
They're advertised as belt/gear drive, and I was expecting to see a much bigger drive belt...one that wouldn't snap frequently...only the 120 rpm setting is clutched to prevent belt breakage if you stick the tool while turning.
Check out the pics if you're interested...the belt I'm holding up for size comparision is an 'A'.
The x-axis power feed drive gear broke off once also, so this machine has other problems as well.
Even though they sell for under $1000, I still wish I hadn't bought it. If you're contemplating buying one for yourself, open the cover and look at the drive system first.
They're advertised as belt/gear drive, and I was expecting to see a much bigger drive belt...one that wouldn't snap frequently...only the 120 rpm setting is clutched to prevent belt breakage if you stick the tool while turning.
Check out the pics if you're interested...the belt I'm holding up for size comparision is an 'A'.
The x-axis power feed drive gear broke off once also, so this machine has other problems as well.
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