HF 8x14 vs HF 9x20

[Runner4404spd]

i'm looking at these two machines. i had a 9x20 a while ago and sold it. is the 8x14 physically shorter than a 9x20? i don't have the space for a larger lathe right now and don't want a 7x10. on the 8x14 does the lack of quick change gears bug you? i liked being able to turn material off at various feedrates and was wondering if this bothered anyone? ultimately i would like the quick change gears but won't be threading a whole lot with it. ultimately size is a bigger concern at this point in time.

[sansbury]

How big is big? The 7x lathes can be picked up and moved by one person, the 8x and 9x are 2-man jobs at the least. Both are considerably larger in all dimensions than the 7x.

[Runner4404spd]

ultimately i'm ok with the weight of the 9x20 or the 8x14 but i'm more interested in how long it as i don't have alot of room to put it.

[Teyber12]

Originally Posted by Runner4404spd i'm looking at these two machines. i had a 9x20 a while ago and sold it. is the 8x14 physically shorter than a 9x20? i don't have the space for a larger lathe right now and don't want a 7x10. on the 8x14 does the lack of quick change gears bug you? i liked being able to turn material off at various feedrates and was wondering if this bothered anyone? ultimately i would like the quick change gears but won't be threading a whole lot with it. ultimately size is a bigger concern at this point in time.

if you want i can measure end to end my 8x12. one positive thing about the 8x12 is its only $360 + tax at harbor freight right now with sale and 20 percent cupouns

[Runner4404spd]

please measure the length for me.

thanks

[Teyber12]

just check its just under 36" long. Keep in mind you will need room to open the door thing on the left to swap belts/gears et cetera and room on the right to slide on and off the tailstock

[Runner4404spd]

i'm going to measure my 9x20 and see, ulimately i thought with the shorter cutting distance of the 8x12 i figured the machine would be shorter.

[Teyber12]

the things huuuge... and very heavy. ~ 250lbs

[jon003]

I'm completely new to lathe use.

Is the 8x12 a significant upgrade over the 7x10 or 7x12?
For that matter, is the 7x12 worth it over the 7x10?

Trying to figure out what I want to learn on, without crippling myself feature wise. I don't think the actual capacity is going to be an issue.

I did notice the 8x12 seems to be about 3x heavier (and therefore I'd guess more ridgid) and also does metric threads. Really $360 plus tax? Shows $599. I have a 20% coupon in email.

[caleb105]

Jon,
Harbor Freight was having an in-store sale where the price was reduced to $450. Add the 20% off to that, and it works out to $360. I ordered mine last week for $380 out the door.

Teybar,
You said it's about 36" long....how DEEP is it? I'm going to start building a bench for mine and am just trying to figure out rough dimensions.

Thanks!

-Caleb105-

[Teyber12]

ill tell you as soon as im home. its VERY deep though.

cheers