Mini Metal Lathe - Help

[brurobas]

Good afternoon,

First of all let me present myself to the users of this great forum.

My name is Bruno Robalo, i am 36 years old and i am from Portugal. I am new to this Pipe Creation World and until now i am loving it.

I was wondering if more experienced pipe makers could help me with this matter. A friend of mine is selling a Mini Metal Lathe like this one:

http://www.rejon.co.uk/emco_unimat4.html

http://www.emcomachinetools.co.uk/Produ ... fault.aspx

And i was wondering if i can use it for something related to pipe making.

My main doubt comes from the diameter of the blocks in can insert in this lathe.

Could i please get some advise? Thank you in advance.

Regards

Bruno

[Tyler]

You could use it for stem work, but not for stummel work. It is too small for briar blocks.

[Alden]

Bem Vindo Bruno.
There is another member here from Lisbon by the name of Vasco.
He doesnt post a lot, but looks like he just checked in a few days ago. Perhaps if you are near Lisbon, you two can talk.

[brurobas]

Thank you for the replies guys!

[vasco]

Bem Vindo Bruno.
There is another member here from Lisbon by the name of Vasco.
He doesnt post a lot, but looks like he just checked in a few days ago. Perhaps if you are near Lisbon, you two can talk.

Most of your work makes me speechless. But I check the pretty pics almost every day.