I am moving up in racing and need a lathe. I was recently on towerhobbies and noticed the cobra mod lathe was only $100. Will this lathe work on stock motors? If not which ones will?

the cobra mod lathe, with a diamond bit, is your best bet.... i know guys who have used theres for 10 plus years.... and yes they work on all current rebuildable stock motors.

Try to find a old Twister lathe. The best lathes ever made. Either the silver version or the one with the black base, which i think was the better of the two. Do a search on here and on the net for it. Good luck ..................................JM

If you can afford it.....The Fantom Lathe is AWSOME!! Bought one last summer....used it all winter!! NO REGRETS HERE!!

:cool: Mark :cool:

FANTOM LATHE......and get a good diamond bit

Hudy makes some nice models.
I use the Hudy Advanced com lathe with ball bearing guides. 4 years of cutting and never need to adjust it. Cuts straight every time.
Price is right around $120 + $80 or so for a diamond bit

why is a diamond bit so much more valuable? I know the diamond bit is harder than the carbide stock one and it will stay sharp longer, but is there another reason such as a carbide bit doesnt get a good cut or something.

Ok, what's a lathe? I'm new to the scene, and haven't even ever torn my motor apart yet... but I hope to take that step one day.

Comp: The diamond bit not only gives you a better cut,(most important,) but lasts a whloe lot longer between sharpenings... Trust me, go with the diamond bit right off the bat.

Todd Putnam
Putnam Propulsion
www.putnampropulsion.com
518-452-0422

Todd, I have a Twister lathe that I have had for 14 years with the same diamond bit. I was not aware that the bit could be sharpened. It stills cuts good, but I would like to know where I could get it sharpened.

Larry
Carter Diamond Tool Corp
in Willoughby, OH can take care of you.
Relap on Diamond Bits costs $24
Phone number is 1-800-628-8665