Looking For a Cheap Lathe to do Tips at home for personal use
- Thread starter djnauticz
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Look for a used harbor freight mini lathe
What do you mean by cheap?
You really should do a search, but this oft asked question usually gets
several replies pointing you to a list of usual suspects. Many will tell you
to just go ahead and buy a $3000 plus cue lathe because it is inevitable
you will soon be swept into the obsession...
Hardly ever does anyone sell a cheap tip lathe.
Several people use a drill based setup.
You can get a good entry level actual lathe for a bit less than $500.
Good luck with your search
Dale
well as i mention i'm just looking for a cheap one to do tip for personal use only
not looking to spend 3k on a machine
but around 500$ it will work as long as i can fix tip and such
saw one last time but the headbore is not big enough for the shaft that's why i didn't get it.
but if i get that will i able to upgrade the bore?
I am not a cue maker but I do repairs. The Harbor Fright has a 20mm pass through - it can handle tips but that is about all, at least in a direct way. I believe you only have a 10" bed to work in and that is really limiting.
Big Al
Big Al
[/URLIf 500 is in your price range there are 2 off-the-shelf options.
Todd at mid America - he is a member here - good guy - very helpful
http://www.midamericapool.com/
A mini-lathe as shown by Chuck with some kind of setup to stabilize the shaft.
Either choice should provide a way to do what you want - and more if you ever
care to expand your horizons.
Dale
lathe
I saw this set up and liked it so much that I copied it. It's works great for tips with the sewing machine motor that comes with it but if you want do do other things then you need a dc 1/3 1/2 hp with speed control.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=311421
http://www.midamericapool.com/
I saw this set up and liked it so much that I copied it. It's works great for tips with the sewing machine motor that comes with it but if you want do do other things then you need a dc 1/3 1/2 hp with speed control.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=311421
http://www.midamericapool.com/
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gamalier lozada
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Try to find an Atlas 9" or South Bend. They can be found for 500-800 in great shape. Normally they are either 18-36" long and the spindle bore is a little more than 3/4". Where are you located?