12x36 lathe

[chuckie]

Will a 12x36 grizzly lathe work for tapering butts,shafts and do ring joints? Or Do I need the 13x40?
Thanks
Chuckie

 

[ELBeau]

Measure the front of the chuck to the tailstock. Some 12x36 models will work; some won't. Remember, you'll have a center in both ends, reducing the distance even further.

 

[Mcues]

Lathe

You'll be happier with the 13x40

Mario

 

[KJ Cues]

Carriage travel trumps bed-length.
Remove the chuck and you pick-up another 4-5 inches.
IMO, a short bed 12-13" swing lathe for joint work
with a dedicated taper/shaper is a better way to go.
Both machines are then 'dedicated' and your set-up
and tear-down time is all but eliminated.

KJ

 

[mortuarymike-nv]

machines

If it is just for tapering , why not use a cnc,

MMike

 

[MVPCues]

Will a sedan haul a family of 5 and get groceries at the same time, or do you need a station wagon?

 

[KJ Cues]

I wasn't aware that 'grocery-getting' was a family affair.

 

[chuckie]

because i dont know how to write the programs. Also,there would be the qurstion of which cnc unit to buy...

 

[MVPCues]

I wasn't aware that 'grocery-getting' was a family affair.

Glad to add to your edification.

 

[cueman]

Don't cramp yourself with the 36", go for the 40".