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Been looking to get a lathe for a while but can't seem to get any stright answers about the quality of imported machines. The consensus I've received overwhelmingly has been to find an older Clausing / Atlas / South Bend but everyone I've found around here (St. Louis area) is unsuitable in one or more of a variety of ways. (rust, wear, size, ect.)
I've been looking hard at several Grizzly models, reviews are pretty good and customer service is said to be great. Problem is that the older machinist guys I know that are more knowledgeable in non-CNC stuff won't even entertain a conversation about anything offshore. Thoughts?
Been looking to get a lathe for a while but can't seem to get any stright answers about the quality of imported machines. The consensus I've received overwhelmingly has been to find an older Clausing / Atlas / South Bend but everyone I've found around here (St. Louis area) is unsuitable in one or more of a variety of ways. (rust, wear, size, ect.)
I've been looking hard at several Grizzly models, reviews are pretty good and customer service is said to be great. Problem is that the older machinist guys I know that are more knowledgeable in non-CNC stuff won't even entertain a conversation about anything offshore. Thoughts?