When I was looking for a lathe I had £400-500 to spend if you look at new machines for that kind of money you only get cheap hobby type toys. I only gave £375 for my Student and apart from a cross side nut and needing 4 teeth welding back on the power feeds it'll do every thing from crush tubes to transit rear brake drums. Next on the shopping list might be a small capstan if I don't go under first that is.
I did ask about rewinding at the local place this afternoon and it went like this
'I've a got a 3 phase twin speed bah bah bah'
'oh yes we do those all the time if it's the windings thats burnt out then your looking at £470 plus the VAT....'
'I'm sorry I thought you said .........'
Ebay has a single speed 3hp 3phase for £130 plus the delivery.
