Fitting a DRO to a BCA

[pgp001]

I wasn't talking about the DRO when I said everyone should have one.
I meant the BCA jig borer, and If it has a DRO fitted then so much the better.

Phil

[Jo]

So was I Phil 

Jo

[grayone]

Hi Jo do you have contact details for CBR Electronics

[Jo]

As requested CBR Electronics contact details:

Colin Roinson Tel: 07761649229  <electronics.cbr@gmail.com >

Colin operates as the UK distributor for the SINPO equipment. Nice guy, very helpful .

But looking at your location you might want to buy directly from the Hongkong supplier.

Jo

[Mosey]

Come on , guys and gals, where do I find these jig borers? Haven't seen too many lately. Am I missing some secret dealer?
Mosey 

[Jo]

I thought you had an F1...so why would you need a BCA?

Jo

[Dan Rowe]

Jo, I had never heard of a BCA before I saw yours in a thread. I do not think they are very common on this side of the pond.
I had to read up about them. http://www.lathes.co.uk/BCA/
Not the same Boley I was thinking of.

Dan

[grayone]

But looking at your location you might want to buy directly from the Hongkong supplier.

Jo

Hi Jo I only work here  for now, my home (workshop  ) is in the UK which is where I will be and nicely retired by December 

[Mosey]

JO,
You know as well better than anyone, that even though I do have an F1, that doesn't mean I don't want another. I drool over your BCA. This is not a zero-sum game! The more the better. After all, how many lathes does a person need? Don't answer that.
This winter the F1 gets tooled up.
Thanks for your concern, though.
Mosey

[Jo]

.. how many lathes does a person need? Don't answer that.

I only have 7 (Colchester, Cowells 1&2, Hobbymat, Prazimat, S7B,  and this little beauty:



which I believe is a brand new  Webster-Whitcombe (WW crossed axes as a trade mark). 7 is one of my lucky numbers, but 2 of the lathes are up for sale,  but I am trying not to buy a schuablin  or a Pultra    that are both tempting me. If I don't then I would have the space for mill number 4. Which I already have the cash burning a hole in my pocket for but I have not yet been tempted..

As for need: For accuracy I know only need my (3HP) colchester master but I suspect that schuabin that I am trying not to be seduced by would prove to be her better.

Jo

Edit: Damm.. I have just realised that one of my hair is in the photograph    I suppose that proves just how big she is. She wins the prize as my cheapest lathe at under £10  .

[zeeprogrammer]

I have just realised that one of my hair is in the photograph   

A personal touch is always a nice addition to any project.

[Firebird]

Hi

Iv'e had a look around the interweb at these machines. Expensive ain't they 

Cheers

Rich

[Jo]

My biggest regret was that I didn't buy an immaculate, fully tooled one on its stand about 5 years ago for £2300  Instead I paid £600 for my one.

I have thought about a second, instead of the Cowells Mill but it is so heavy that I don't think I could get it in the house 

Jo

[NickG]

Good point though Marv, some awesome stuff has been made with a lathe and hand tools or a vertical slide, certainly no DROs. Having used one before I must admit I do want one though!

[mklotz]

Good point though Marv, some awesome stuff has been made with a lathe and hand tools or a vertical slide, certainly no DROs. Having used one before I must admit I do want one though!

Yeah, me too.  But "want" is not the same as "need".  [And that goes for jig borers as well.]