Kent Lathes

[JamesnTN]

are they any good?


Found this

http://jacksontn.craigslist.org/tls/5466157547.html

 

[Rich S]

http://www.machinetools4sale.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=335

Not familiar with the but you may want to review pricing in the link above.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I know kent mills are quality

 

[JamesnTN]

http://www.machinetools4sale.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=335

Not familiar with the but you may want to review pricing in the link above.

Thanks,

I found another even cheaper and he will price match. I'm just trying to find out if this size and brand will be a good quality lathe or not.

 

[carlsbad]

Just want to make sure you realize Kent USA lathes are made in China. They have the same problem that I have with most Chinese lathes (including my Jet) that the compound slide is not wide and low enough leading to marginal stiffness. I did a lot of work on mine and it does fine work now.

I don't have any specific experience with a kent and am going by the photos.

Not saying do or don't buy it, just a few facts. --jerry

 

[Pablo]

That Kent 14X40 looks like a Grizzly G0709.

 

[carlsbad]

One more thought. It makes me skeptical, careful, and erodes my trust when someone selling Chinese lathes names themselves "Kent USA". Sure, they are a US importer but I get the impression that their name is designed to decieve those who don't check deep enough. Not literally a lie but easily misinterpreted. Just my gut feeling. Could be wrong. --Jerry

 

[JamesnTN]

Thanks for input guess I'm back to a PM lathe

 

[JRS]

Don't let the words "made in China" scare you away, James. The Chinese are every bit as capable of producing quality as they are at producing junk. Look at some of the less than stellar products produced right here in the USA. I recall a conversation a few years ago that Jackie Schmidt chimed in on. Many of the medium sized lathes made in China are as capable as any other for gun smithing use.

 

[ROCKJAG4]

Thanks for input guess I'm back to a PM lathe

james, I have had a p.m. 14x40 hd. lathe for 7 yrs. after u get the kinks out(run it) it works just fine.