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  1. 01-15-2010, 05:31 AM #1
    youngjim
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    Anyone heard of a Hobby 818 lathe?

    An acquaintance has one, photo attached. The label says, "Hobby 818" and little else, and I couldn't find anything else on it. It has an induction motor driving a very thin belt, and plastic change gears. I gather it is similar to an Emco Compact8? I'd appreciate any information anyone has on these, particularly regarding CNC retrofits, or used pricing.

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    Jim
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