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So I've finally gotten ready and to the point where I can buy a lathe (shop available and time to learn CNC), looking at my Haas options. Parts I produce are all stainless and only 4 of the same...

Thanks, will steer clear. For now the machine shop does seem like my ideal solution until I have my own place. Appreciate everyone's help in helping me determine that.

Thanks again, you confirmed my suspicion that I really will end up needing both to really do things right. I do want machines capable of the above, but it's looking like more and more the wise...

I thought I replied from my iPad earlier, but guess it didn't go through.



Thanks! This looks about perfect as you note. I'll contact them on availability, I also sent an email to Precision...

Thanks again for all the thoughts. Again, used is just not in the cards for me. If I was an experienced person then as mentioned it should be trivial to make sure the lathe is in good condition.

I...

Alternatively I could go with a CNC mill instead. Since the height of most of my pieces isn't large, I believe this is possible as well. Only a tube and rod (about 12" lengths) are minimally...

Raleigh NC area. Unfortunately though I saw one of the CNC master lathes for $6500 on craigslist, I don't have the space or ability to run it here. Another problem is that I wouldn't know what shape...

Thanks very much, that looks like a very nice machine and package for the price. I know combo mill/lathes are looked down upon, and I had considered getting a mill to do what I want instead, or...

Hi all, I'm hoping to find a lathe that will fit my prototyping needs. So far I have been just doing small production runs and dealing with any issues after the fact, but I'm really looking to get...

Thank you for everyone interested. I will be closing this thread, while I haven't yet awarded the contract, I have gotten enough interest that I don't want to get overwhelmed by too many quotes. I...

I need 4 parts machined, 2 of which will be more complex and 2 are relatively more simple. 4 parts make up a set, and I am needing 75 sets in this run. All parts need to be 304 or better stainless,...

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Thank you very much for all the quotations, project has been awarded.

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I've a project with some parts that need to be made from 304 stainless. Other main requirements are threading the main parts together (ring and plate - used 3 1/4"-16 UN as standard thread...