| I have to agree, a Myford is a much better lathe well made and accurate.
I have used the Chinese lathes in the US we had a workshop full of the 14x40's and to be perfectly honest the machines are great for rough work but lack the degree of build quality of a UK machine.
regarding packing away the machine regardless of size must be set up true so you dont bend the bed. My big Colchester's are on an 18 inch concrete floor and gets checked every year to see its nice and true. This should apply to any machine.
Rule of thumb always go for a larger machine than you need on a Monday as Wednesday it will be too small. Bite the bullet and spend a few more pounds you wont regret it.
Kevin |