Belt Drive Lathes a PITA??? - CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!

mm58 · #1 02-10-2009, 12:24 AM

How much of a PITA is a belt drive lathe? How much noisier is a gear head lathe? I am pondering over the Grizzly G4003G and the G9249. I like the extra "Gunsmithing " features of the 4003, but I don't want a machine that is a noisy racket either. Also, speaking of the 4003G, how much nicer is it to have the roller bearing tips on the follow and steady rests? Is it a very nice thing to have?, or just a luxury gimmick?

Thanks for any opinions...

Mike

juergenwt · #2 02-10-2009, 12:48 PM

I know Weiler used to make a Toolroom lathe with a separate belt drive bypassing the gear box. This was used mostly for threading to produce a smoother spindle rotation and give you a better finish.

Konrad · #3 02-15-2009, 10:51 PM

I guess it all depends on how well it's made.
We have a older German VDF, the high end speeds go over belt drive, super nice, never had any problems.

Konrad

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