In need of a small metal lathe.

[Wasted wages]

Smithy you can’t beat it . It’s a drill, mill, lathe .

Are they still sold ?

 

[Mike Hughes]

yes they are

Smithy Machine Tools - Premium Mill Drill Lathe Combo Machines

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[Wasted wages]

yes they are

Smithy Machine Tools - Premium Mill Drill Lathe Combo Machines

Quality, low cost, accurate and efficiency are built into our tools - they are guaranteed to pay their own way. Do you want the best lathe, mill drill combo on the planet? Our commitment is to provide the type of cost-effective tools that can make parts production a profitable endeavor.

smithy.com

Sweet,, might have to look into one again...

 

[Mike Hughes]

Not as cheap on price nowadays. I paid 1795 for mine some 22 yrs ago. I think they are going for around 4k now.
Mike

 

[Bill Brandt]

Here’s a Sherline mini on Ebay. We love ours. Sherline Model 5400 Deluxe Precision Miniature Mini Mill Milling Machine | eBay

 

[Bill Brandt]

Sorry, thats a mill but here's a Sherline mini lathe on Amazon. Sherline 8 Inch Lathe Package A 4000A https://a.co/d/8UGRU9W

 

[Hydro Junkie]

Bill, I have the same lathe as you linked as well. My only complaint is I would like the 17" bed instead of the 8".
As for the mill you linked, that one is set up for stepper motors so it would need some additional parts to make it usable

 

[dwilfong]

keep your eye out on Craigs list for a South Bend 9".
Thy show up from time to time cheep. I picked one up for $350.
Now it did need a few attachments to do every thing I wanted.
The nice thing is you can get any of the used parts needed on Ebay to repair it and make it your own like this little gem.
Genuine South Bend Lathe CE301B Toolpost Grinder 9 10 13 Southbend Lathes | eBay
look at this search and you will see how much is available for this lath.

south bend lathe 9 for sale | eBay

Get the best deals for south bend lathe 9 at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items!

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Any part or attachment you will ever need available any time at a good price.
You can even look up the ser# to see when it was made and who might of used it first.
The one I had was off a 1952 destroyers tool room on the ship.
It is hobby all in its own ....not just a tool............................