craftex 13 x 24 metal lathe

[murph1411]

I was looking at the Busybee 10x18 craftex lathe but it not big enough for my needs but the busybee 13 x 24 craftex is. Was looking for apinions for anyone who know about this machine or own one, good or bad lets hear it. Thanks for the help....Murph

[alflipo]

Read the review here, they are not happy with the plastic gears in this machine.
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20308

[murph1411]

Well i just got back from busybee and the 13x24 no longer has plastic/nylon gears in it. So i will be packing one up on monday and some tooling to go with it. Will post pick when i get it.

[murph1411]

got my new lathe setup today will post pic later.....Murph

[murph1411]

ill try that again

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[Teyber12]

thats a beautiful piece of machinery....

[alflipo]

Very nice machine, you need to install a quick change tool post on that baby.

[murph1411]

I will be soon as christmas is over....A little pricey at $299.99. Are they really worth the money.

[ironsteel]

I was intending on purchasing the same lathe, however in a earlier post, his lathe could not reach the 1900 rpm as posted on the lathe? do u have any issue with your lathe?

thx