Phantomcow2,
Two of the three people suggesting that I keep the 9x20 don't have one. I think the idea of the 9x20 may actually be more appealing than the fact of the machine.
I had basically considered and rejected the 9x20 as the CNC option for a variety of reasons. Most of the things I do are up close to the chuck; the 4-jaw that came with the G4000 is not something that I want to deal with for a CNC machine; the crossfeed support needs to be modified to even think about CNC; and I can probably sell the 9x20 configured as it is for almost enough to buy one of the smaller machines.
If I need a machine longer than 14", I may well need the 9x30. Most of the things that I have turned, that would have been too long for an 8x14, were too long for a 9x20 (hence the 12x36). There is no way that I can justify having both a 9x20 and a 9x30.
I have only seen one 9x20 configured for CNC and that in and of itself may say something (I am not sure what?).
I may reconsider keeping the 9x20, but what I want to find out if any of the other smaller options that I listed present a better option than the 9x20.
Alan
Originally Posted by phantomcow2 I would keep the 9x20.
but for the record, the 7x12 I have is a great little lathe. I have been able to keep my work within .0005" if I pay attention to accuracy. Most of the stuff i do is not critical with measurements, so i dont bother with that. The motor on my Homier is labeled as 400w and 4/5HP. I can stop it with my hand at the lowest possible speed which i think is 30-40RPM. After 50 or so torque jumps up |