Hey Dub, sounds like ya need a big lathe, probably 18" to 20" swing, if you plan to smooth out 16" rims(yeah a 16" rim WILL NOT fit on a 5" swing lathe), for the decorative stuff a smaller mill wouldn,t hurt however if ya got the space ya might as well go Bridgeport style mill. For $5k you should be able to get what ya want, I would look locally as shipping will kill you, if ya find something locally then your probably looking at $300-400 in forklift rental compared if you have it shipped you would probably add a grand or two for shipping plus forklift rental. |