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Harbor freight mini lathe
29 Jul 2015 11:55 #7247
by motor12
1958/model RJ58
1964/model 854
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Anybody have one? How do you like it? I am interested in getting one but would like some real world feed back.
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1964/model 854
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29 Jul 2015 12:53 #7251
by nappypappy
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
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Replied by nappypappy on topic Harbor freight mini lathe
I don't have one but I always read the reviews on there web site.....some good some bad.....:smile2motor12 wrote: Anybody have one? How do you like it? I am interested in getting one but would like some real world feed back.
1985 416-8
520-H
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.
I can't see the forest for the trees.
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29 Jul 2015 13:26 #7254
by Geno
Replied by Geno on topic Harbor freight mini lathe
Don't have one either would like to know the scoop also.
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30 Jul 2015 04:11 #7264
by GT 14
Replied by GT 14 on topic Harbor freight mini lathe
Wait for 8x12 to go on sale and go for it. One thing for sure HF stands behind what they sell, if it breaks they will give you another or money back.
1969 GT-18
1978 C-101
1983 C-225
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30 Jul 2015 19:12 #7302
by Kurt-NEPA
1988 520H
1995 520H
1998 520xi
2000 522xi
1950 Ford 8N
1955 Ford 660
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Replied by Kurt-NEPA on topic Harbor freight mini lathe
I looked them over many times. I guess it depends on what you want to do with it, but they are small and under powered. I would opt for a used 9" Sound Bend, Atlas or Logan. They are plentiful and can usually be found for $500-$800 in good shape. They are quite capable machines. I have two 9" South Bends, both have done everything I have thrown at them. If you have a few more bucks, find a 10" or 12" Clausing (49XX or 59XX).
1988 520H
1995 520H
1998 520xi
2000 522xi
1950 Ford 8N
1955 Ford 660
Single Stage Blower
2-Two Stage Blowers
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