Is this decent lathe for shaft work?

[Onecrazyplayer]

just my 2 cents

So I guess there's no way out of getting a small one for shaft work, without blowing at least a grand?

You’re wrong about blowing a grand. I have been looking for about just shy of 2 years before I bought a Hightower Repair lathe for shafts and small work. I added a lot of items on it to do larger work but still the upgrades were more then what I paid for the lathe. Do it right save a few bucks and hit the internet. Craigslist, eBay, here and word of mouth. If you put the time in you will find the right deal. 8 months ago I had junk to build cues now I have 3 Hightower’s and a finishing lathe. You just have to look. Hope this helps. One more thing do buy junk!

 

[rhncue]

I've made many thousands of dollars using this little Harbor Freight lathe. It will very easily do cleaning and polishing, tip installations, ferrules, and, with a little adaptation it can do re-wraps. Get them on sale for around 400.00 and acquire a 20% off coupon and it's down to less than 350.00 out the door.

Fact is, I've got 2 of them.

Dick

 

[TomHay]

Dick,

I have looked at that lathe over a 100 times over the years. Always had that screwed on plate for the spindle bore, was always tempted to take it off, just to see, LOL.

Nice back bearing holder, I assume you made it?

Your killing me man, Harbor Freight 5.9 miles, I gave my Hightower away from not knowing if I wanted to be that busy. Urrrrrrrrrghhhhhhh

 

[Bustah360]

I seriously wanna thank all you guys for helping me out with your suggestions.

I see some nice looking lathes here but, I'd be using this outta my apt. Not exactly having a worktable to work off of. Another reason why I'm looking for a portable for retips and shaft conditioning.