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09-08-2014, 11:05 AM
I am new to metalworking and am looking to buy a lathe. I'm wondering how large (read, expensive) a unit I need. What I will be machining are parts for scientific work, generally from copper or aluminum stock, 2-4 inches in diameter. Rarely, I might need soft iron.

Is a "mini lathe" suitable for this? Is there a good brand I should be looking at?

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Eric
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Newbie questions about lathe - by mn1247 - 09-08-2014, 11:05 AM
RE: Newbie questions about lathe - by EdK - 09-08-2014, 11:31 AM
RE: Newbie questions about lathe - by PixMan - 09-09-2014, 01:14 PM
RE: Newbie questions about lathe - by Dr Stan - 09-10-2014, 08:39 PM



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