A couple of ‘soon to be available in the UK’ lathes that look interesting

[Lee CooperParticipant @leecooper46013]

A couple of machines (one from Amadeal, one from Warco) that look interesting.

AMABL210 E (which is a rebadged Weiss 210E). Interesting feature is that it has an electronic change gear system for threading, so no faffing around with manual gear changes. It sounds like a nice option, and is basically a lathe I’ve already been eyeballing, but with this added feature. My only concern is that the complexity of electronic gear change means more mechanical complexity to potentially go wrong. I guess time will tell. I wouldn’t consider one until some reviews come through – unless anyone has any experience with the Weiss? I don’t know if this is a recent addition to their line.

– WBL210E uses an electronic change gear system, eliminating the trouble of replacing the change gears.
– WBL210E can achieve one -click settings of the threading pitch and processing length and automatically cut the thread.

Also..

Warco 210G. I believe this is also a rebadged Weiss? Not sure. I though this had the same quick-change feature as the lathe above but on second read it’s nothing to do with the thread cutting gears, rather you can change between high and low spindle speed with the turn of a know.

https://www.warco.co.uk/home/303702-d330-pro-lathe.html

[Nick WheelerParticipant @nickwheeler]

It’s about time something like that was available. Swapping change gears is a pain, and full electronic control drags the traditional gearbox into the twentieth century. I’d happily buy one even though they have fallen into the trap of operating several complex functions via just five buttons and a tiny screen for the menus.

[Lee CooperParticipant @leecooper46013]

Certainly agree that the interface looks a bit painful, but yes, definitely less painful than swapping gears out.

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