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    Porper Lathe

    I noticed the router mount a while back, looks useful. Might well have one off you. Don't suppose you 'invented' a steady rest also?
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    Porper Lathe

    I looked at the brass gears and suspected they wouldn't last forever. A machine made with ball screws would be a major improvement I think. I also like to take things apart, but the design is quite simple and I can pretty much see how it all works so I'll save myself a job this time and just...
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    Porper Lathe

    Thanks for the input so far. I've got/had quite a few lathes, some big, some bench top. Been meaning to check out the Porper for years but only just got round to it. I recently took delivery of one and the first thing I noticed was the lack of steady. I assumed there would be one, and am very...
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    Porper Lathe

    Hi guys, and merry christmas while i'm at it. :) Has anyone got experience of the Porper Model B lathe? Advantages/disadvantages over other bench top cue lathes? Any long term issues regarding wear/stability/accuracy? Was there ever, or did anyone else make, a travelling or fixed steady to...
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