Hi Dean thanks for all your help.,
Yes I made sure I got a grasp of the size of the Taig before i decided on it. the size for me is ideal as I am working in the house not in a shop, per'se, not yet anyway. Portability is nice. Can't just pick up a Seig and move it anywhere. What really sold me on the Taig was that I have not read a negative comment about it anywhere, except for the Seig owners. For Taig owners, many of them amazing craftsman to rave about the Taig says alot to me. I am thinking of extreme limits when i quote my max. sizes so i think I'll be OK. I worked as a mechanic, welder, fabricator for 17 yrs in the past, been out of it for a long time now, and not precision work to be sure, but I do know my way around machines and appreciate a quality built one. My father was a mechanical engineer I think I have alot of his genes ^_^. I am also anxious to learn as much as I can about the lathe and make my own Mods like I have seen you and others do to yours. I have a quote from Nick and will also talk to him and Jeff about what accy's i want to get with the machine when I order it. I am also going to get a few good books on machining to help me out. Just have to come up with the approval from the (boss) and the funds now !!
Thanks again, Tony  |