Re: Beginner looking at Gunsmithing lathe
I would look closely at this one.
South Bend, Mdl CL187Z, 10” x 20”, 1 HP, 3PH
It sounds like a tool room model. Very handy.
Make sure it has a D1-4 spindle and hardened ways. Even if you eventually get a larger lathe you will want to keep this one...