NezRongero
Member
What is the general opinion on these lathes for barreling work?
I am not a machinist nor a gunsmith, just an individual looking to learn how to operate a good lathe and eventually do my own barreling work. To start off would be on AR service rifle barrels and chambering fully contoured and threaded Garand and M1a barrels from Krieger.
Inspected one, not me really but a machinist friend did the thorough inspection. The tool has a tag that shows final inspection of 1995, and the overall condition is above average, no visible gouging on the ways, compound is undamaged and runs well, the electrical box looks almost new, no corroded connections or broken wires, the gears show no damage, but the only thing that we were not able to do is turn on the machine and make some run out measurements and test cuts.
The original owner (not the current seller) used this machine to products for the high tech industry, cutting mostly aluminum and 316L small pieces.
I do not know anyone locally who has a Nardini, I thought I would post here and get feedback on how these machines are for gunsmithing.
Thank you in advance.
I am not a machinist nor a gunsmith, just an individual looking to learn how to operate a good lathe and eventually do my own barreling work. To start off would be on AR service rifle barrels and chambering fully contoured and threaded Garand and M1a barrels from Krieger.
Inspected one, not me really but a machinist friend did the thorough inspection. The tool has a tag that shows final inspection of 1995, and the overall condition is above average, no visible gouging on the ways, compound is undamaged and runs well, the electrical box looks almost new, no corroded connections or broken wires, the gears show no damage, but the only thing that we were not able to do is turn on the machine and make some run out measurements and test cuts.
The original owner (not the current seller) used this machine to products for the high tech industry, cutting mostly aluminum and 316L small pieces.
I do not know anyone locally who has a Nardini, I thought I would post here and get feedback on how these machines are for gunsmithing.
Thank you in advance.