While metal lathes are mostly used for industrial purposes, nowadays they have also started to be employed by craftsmen and hobbyists from all over the world. Many people who are interested in more than simple woodworking, such as maybe creating a small steam engine or an internal combustion engine, will need to get a metal lathe in order to complete the job.
If you've never worked with - or even seen - a metal lathe, the experience of buying one can be quite an intimidating thought. This is because the machine is not a typical craft item and the literature on the web on it is not much geared towards crafts and hobbies, but more towards industrial and commercial purposes. So finding what you really need to buy as a hobbyist might be a daunting task without proper research.
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First of all when you buy your first lathe, avoid used ones. This is especially important if you haven't had one before because you will simply not know what works and what doesn't on your piece. And given the fact that lathes are by no means cheap, you really need to get the best you can in order to make the most of your cutting experience.
Also you need to avoid buying the smallest size. I've seen many people who had to upgrade to a bigger one in 1-2 years, which means that the money invested in the first one was wasted. So try to buy a lathe of a size larger than you actually think you will need.
In addition, you will need an equipment with a quick change gearbox. Of course, you can also buy one with a manual change set of gears if you can handle the time to change the gears (about 5 minutes each time). If you like doing things fast and automatically, the quick change one is your best bet.
Finally when it comes to the manufacturer and country of origin, you might find US models and Asian models. It is a fact that nowadays Asian countries can produce good quality equipment and machinery, however I still trust better the US products, as they have really good quality testing and if anything happens with the piece you buy, it's much easier to replace it locally rather than trying to have it shipped from China or Taiwan.
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