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Sin_arms,
Did you get a chance to capture any videos yet? I am very anxious to see your impressions of the AM 1417 CNC lathe.

I agree with all the comments here about not trying to obtain a machine direct....... any manufacturer with integrity and worth dealing with will not sell a machine to a one off customer in a region...

If its of interest, here is the URL for the Chinese manufacturer who I believe manufacturers the lathes for Smithy/Detroit Tool. The exact specifications can change considerably between their...

The very best of luck with it...... remember take lots of video and pictures.... us info junkies want to see everything from the color of the delivery truck to your first cuts...lol

sin_arms, I am looking forward to your video and first impressions of this lathe.... From the specifications it looks like a really nice powerful machine.

I feel your pain... I am in the same situation space wise. How did your comparison between this and other lathes like the Tormach SL15 go? I was seriously considering the Tormach and then I came...

Did you pull the trigger on their lathe?

Smokediver... did you take the plunge and make the purchase? If so what has your first experiences been with setting up the machine and the accessory purchases that you made?