23-08-2024, 11:34 AM
(This post was last modified: 28-10-2024, 07:53 PM by Tony Griffiths.)
Hello Andy, £1500 will get you an excellent lathe. It might be a little out of date but see: https://www.lathes.co.uk/page2.html
A stand will not make much difference to the price - and most lathes over 5-inch centre height come with one anyway. As others have suggested, a Colchester Bantam is an excellent choice (it was made in Mk1., M2 and Mk.3 versions) https://www.lathes.co.uk/bantam/ The Harrison M250 is similar and also a good choice https://www.lathes.co.uk/harrison-m/
The Boxford in the right version is also very handy - a late-model the top-of-the-range VSL with its large spindle bore is the one to go for - though a good one with lots of accessories can sell for more than £1500. The AUD is the next one down and also a good machine with lots usually available. Late Boxfords were made with a 5-inch centre height - a modification easily spotted if one compares the base of the tailstock on the two versions. For details of the whole Boxford range and the ones to avoid see: http://www.lathes.co.uk/boxford
Another one to consider - and often fitted with a powered vertical milling attachment - is the Emco V10 and V10P https://www.lathes.co.uk/emco/page2.html
This page often has better-than-usual lathes advertised http://www.lathes.co.uk/page3.html with links to pictures etc at https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts e.g. https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts/for-s...erial16580
Here's a rather left-field job, a rare geared-head Myford that looks to be a good buy - if it runs quietly: https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts/for-s...-280-lathe
If you come across something you need more information about and need advice, do give me a call on 01298-871633. I'll be happy to help if I can.
A stand will not make much difference to the price - and most lathes over 5-inch centre height come with one anyway. As others have suggested, a Colchester Bantam is an excellent choice (it was made in Mk1., M2 and Mk.3 versions) https://www.lathes.co.uk/bantam/ The Harrison M250 is similar and also a good choice https://www.lathes.co.uk/harrison-m/
The Boxford in the right version is also very handy - a late-model the top-of-the-range VSL with its large spindle bore is the one to go for - though a good one with lots of accessories can sell for more than £1500. The AUD is the next one down and also a good machine with lots usually available. Late Boxfords were made with a 5-inch centre height - a modification easily spotted if one compares the base of the tailstock on the two versions. For details of the whole Boxford range and the ones to avoid see: http://www.lathes.co.uk/boxford
Another one to consider - and often fitted with a powered vertical milling attachment - is the Emco V10 and V10P https://www.lathes.co.uk/emco/page2.html
This page often has better-than-usual lathes advertised http://www.lathes.co.uk/page3.html with links to pictures etc at https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts e.g. https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts/for-s...erial16580
Here's a rather left-field job, a rare geared-head Myford that looks to be a good buy - if it runs quietly: https://store.lathes.co.uk/adverts/for-s...-280-lathe
If you come across something you need more information about and need advice, do give me a call on 01298-871633. I'll be happy to help if I can.