Hey guys i want to do accuratizing on remington 700's. I would like to build target rifles . I need to buy a lathe and since I'm new at smithing I need to know what kinda lathe to buy for rebarreling,turing actions,setting chambers back,cutting crowns,lapping, cutting the bolt face. Also keep in mind threading is very important part of the lathe also. I need a lathe that will give me the right speeds also.
1 what size bed does it need to be? distance between centers?
2 speeds, what speeds will i need to turn actions, barrels
3 hole through spindle what diameter?
4 theading and boring ,reamers
5 greared lathe or belt driving
6 metric and std thread pitches
i know some will say get a book and videos and go to school , i know that already . But i need to tool up a little and dont want to end up someones preWWII lathe . That great for building p-51's but that not what i want to do. I'm looking to spend around1000.00- 2100.00 and what lathe would work for accuratizing remington 700's
What else comes to mind that is needed , thanks for the help and email me please at [email protected] Cal
1 what size bed does it need to be? distance between centers?
2 speeds, what speeds will i need to turn actions, barrels
3 hole through spindle what diameter?
4 theading and boring ,reamers
5 greared lathe or belt driving
6 metric and std thread pitches
i know some will say get a book and videos and go to school , i know that already . But i need to tool up a little and dont want to end up someones preWWII lathe . That great for building p-51's but that not what i want to do. I'm looking to spend around1000.00- 2100.00 and what lathe would work for accuratizing remington 700's
What else comes to mind that is needed , thanks for the help and email me please at [email protected] Cal