I'd be jumping in for at least double the money if I got a 12x. Not absolutely ruling it out, but I'm not sure I can spend that much anytime soon.Rex wrote:My bottom line these days is:
1 - No change gears, all threads use the QCGB
2 - Separate feed shaft for cross and longitudinal feed. This is the smooth shaft below the Acme leadscrew
AFAIK only lathes 12" and up meet both criteria.
There are some older 10x24 Enco lathes that meet these specs, but they quit making them about 1998 or so. Pity.