07-02-2021, 02:52 PM
Never had a Raglan, I've had an ML7 and now a super 7 as one of my lathes but would only use it for light /non ferrous work by choice.
Boxford is a better and slightly larger,heavier more industrial lathe and a Raglan slightly larger.
A small vertical mill is a good idea too ,better without a morse taper spindle .Trying to do a milling job on a lathe with a vertical slide is a pain and you're bound to run out of slide travel.
Go for the largest lathe you are comfortable with,and preferably with a gearbox if you are intending to do screwcutting.
If the Raglan falls through look for a Harrison L6 or 140 ,possibly a Colchester,or a Kerry 1024? although you might have to use a phase converter.
The more accessories the better,getting them now may be difficult and expensive s/h.
Don't buy one with a worn bed,(Try lifting up the saddle when at the chuck end then wind to the tailstock to see if it get tight ).
Boxford is a better and slightly larger,heavier more industrial lathe and a Raglan slightly larger.
A small vertical mill is a good idea too ,better without a morse taper spindle .Trying to do a milling job on a lathe with a vertical slide is a pain and you're bound to run out of slide travel.
Go for the largest lathe you are comfortable with,and preferably with a gearbox if you are intending to do screwcutting.
If the Raglan falls through look for a Harrison L6 or 140 ,possibly a Colchester,or a Kerry 1024? although you might have to use a phase converter.
The more accessories the better,getting them now may be difficult and expensive s/h.
Don't buy one with a worn bed,(Try lifting up the saddle when at the chuck end then wind to the tailstock to see if it get tight ).