Dec 5, 2023 · Congrats on the HF Lathe. I did similar and found a early 1990's Central Machinery 12 24 in pieces, which had all the basic stuff like chucks, rests, and tail stock but all the electronics and …

Mar 13, 2025 · The 9x20 is a new addition: I understand LMS only had photos of it at Cabin Fever. View attachment 526062 At the price it seems a PM 10x could be a better choice. Maybe for someone …

May 14, 2014 · HF 9x20 lathe gear changes, metric/inch, invisible levers, and reverse (LH thread) Posts Latest Activity Photos Page of 1 Filter

Apr 7, 2024 · I’m kind of looking for my first lathe and 2 Enco 110-0820 lathes popped up semi locally. They are older and look dirty but are supposedly in decent shape. Comes with 3 jaw, face plate, …

Nov 9, 2025 · Divert my energies to scoping out DROs and an AXA toolpost. (Wedge or piston?) Wedge is better, it pulls the tool block into the post, the piston presses it out against the dovetails. For a lathe …

Sep 13, 2024 · Look at Grizzly, the different 9x20 lathes are probably 90% compatible. Grizzly sells theirs as the G4000. I have an Enco 9x20 and have had good luck using parts for the G4000 on mine.

Nov 14, 2014 · My 9x20 has a couple of mods including a qctp and 4 bolt clamp for the top/compound slide. I have noticed there is still a fair bit of flex under some conditions, parting being one. The fixing …

Probably more 9x20's (and derivatives) out there than all other lathes, and it was the Taiwan copy of the EMCO Compact 8 that got major sales into the hobby market.

Apr 14, 2023 · I am looking for replacement belts for my Enco 9X20 lathe. (the original are still on there >30yrs old) I purchased a set online but the V-belt does not fit it seems to be too wide. Of course, the …

Nov 9, 2025 · I picked up an Enco 9x20 (blue Chinese paint) yesterday for $500. In Dallas, that's a decent deal, especially as it's the most lathe I can move and make room for. Two issues. The cross …