Smaller lathe recommendations

[theKbStockpiler]

HI, I'm interested in a smaller lathe that has the motor built in so it conserves space and is otherwise non archaic. I was thinking in the lines of something like this Bolton.A older model like this would be fine as well.

Bolton Lathe

I primarily want to cut out bearing/bushing drivers and maybe cut some acme thread or something. Any recommendations? Thanks for your expertise!

[theKbStockpiler]

I found another maker of a mid to small sized lathe.

Precision Matthews

[Jadewombat]

Both look decent.

[theKbStockpiler]

I would love a South Bend 9 inch A lathe but the motor and drive assembly is ,well an assembly.



With the way U.S commerce is going to the birds ,I think being more resourceful could actually be a matter of survival. Edited: I think the Bolton weighs in at almost 485lbs and the Precision Matthews at about 375lbs. I don't want or need a beast but I don't want a hobbyist toy either.

[Riaan]

You can have a look at Sieg

http://www.siegind.com/lathe-machine.html