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Offline cedge

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Anyone been hands on the the Sieg C4 Lathe?
« on: November 28, 2008, 10:55:27 PM »
Thinking this machine might be a good choice of upgrades, but would like feedback from users, both pro and cons. John and I discussed the machine on Skype, recently, but neither of us has had a chance to actually run one. Any comments?

Steve

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Re: Anyone been hands on the the Sieg C4 Lathe?
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2008, 12:50:26 AM »
Not yet. I plan to have one in 6 months or so.

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Re: Anyone been hands on the the Sieg C4 Lathe?
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2008, 11:01:38 AM »
I take that back. I am looking at the C6... Thats the 10x22. What is the size of the C4?? Is that the 8x14?

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Re: Anyone been hands on the the Sieg C4 Lathe?
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2008, 12:04:13 PM »
Eric
The C4 is an 8 x 17 configuration. A comprehensive review is offered at http://www.mini-lathe.com/m4/C4/c4.htm . The C6 is slightly longer and somewhat larger overall but, curiously, has a less powerful motor than the C4. I'm still cogitating  on this upgrade thing. I have the bucks on hand, but I want to be sure it's what I really want to do.

Steve