12-11-2013, 02:28 PM
(12-11-2013, 11:12 AM)EdK Wrote:(12-10-2013, 09:58 PM)etoymaker Wrote: Also been looking at the G9972Z but the "Light Duty" in the heading is scaring me off. I realize that the term is relative, but "light duty" comparing it to say a heavy 14 X 40 I can understand but "light duty" comparing it to say other 10 or 11 inch lathes is a different matter. Have you turned anything yet and if so what's your impression. I had a heavy 13 X40 and a Bridgeport on the farm that I sold when I moved to Orlando 6 years ago. I'm looking for something small to tinker with since space is limited to a single car garage. Your impressions please.
Etoymaker
If you'd like a lathe that is a bit beefier, this one is only two inches wider. But it costs $2850 delivered versus $1745.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/12-x-24-...athe/G4002
Ed
Be aware it's also 220V. That's the main reason I went with the G9972Z. Getting 220V to my shop would have entailed upping the service to the house, something that was not in my budget. The G9972Z is the largest I could find at the time that was 110V, may still be.
If it's crazy but it works, it's not crazy.