I've been running my Taig CNC mill for over a year now and its time for me to get a lathe next month. I've been reading the forums and I think the 7x12 microlux is going to be too small. I like it because it has the verable speed and built in tach thought. I don't want a huge lathe thats too big for my garage. Plus moving it around etc..
A lot of people say the lathemaster is the best for the 8x12 size lathes. But it does cost more. After all the accessories are bought and everything shipped the Harborfreight is about $150 or more cheaper. So what am i getting with the lathemaster for the extra money?
Converting to CNC would be nice but I don't plan on doing it for a while, and only if i need to start turning real complicated stuff. Right now Im manufacturing RC parts on a daily basis so this lathe has to be acurate even after I tweek it all.
I put about 60 hours of run time on my taig mill every month. I clean and re oil the gibs every 3 days or so. Way oil vactra #2
Sorry for the story, but it it should give you guys a better idea on what I will be using it for and how much I will be using it.