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Re: Critique our lathe choice

One key item is what type of power you have in your build space. You will need at least a 220V 20amp receptacle for this lathe. Depending on the building/panel situation this may or may not be a significant issue.

While a massive industrial size lathe is nicer; for machining aluminum shafts and plastics you don't need a really powerful lathe. Most decent Bench Top models would be adequate.
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