Does Cummings make a good lathe?

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:35 am

I saw this and did a double take. Is this a good deal or are the lathes junk like enco and grizzly

http://www.amazon.com/Cummins-Industria ... =UTF8&s=hi

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:36 am

I don't know about Cummings, but Cummins Tool has always made decent tools. I have several I inherited from my grandfather when he died. The electric drill is a little down on torque, but it *is* over 40 years old.

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:37 am

Hi Nick,

It looks similar to the ones by Enco & Grizzly. It's also very small with 12" between centers. It should be ok for stem work.

Rad

LexKY_Pipe · Post by **LexKY_Pipe** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 5:30 pm

Okay for stem work only. Don't even think of using these small metal lathes for turning or drilling stummels. Not enough uuumph!