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which lathe to use
Posted by:
Doug Schow
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Date: November 22, 2004 06:21PM
Just wondering what lathes you would reccomend for turning cork and wood. I do not need a monster lathe but one that could handle 18-20 inches at the most. Maybe some brand names and where I could check these out. thanks Doug Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Terry Hosford
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Date: November 22, 2004 06:40PM
Hi Doug Just bought a Jet Midi lathe from amazon.com . Great lathe. Best price I could find as well as Free shipping and right now $25.00 discount of their regular price. Terry Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Michael Sledden
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Date: November 22, 2004 07:11PM
Go with the Jet, one I have and love it. Extension will let you turn longer pieces. Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Stan Gregory
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Date: November 22, 2004 07:30PM
The Jet works very well. Bought one about 6 months ago and have found it to be very useful, and great fun to use. I didn't buy the stand and am looking for an inexpensive solution to make a stand/lathe table. I've been sitting it on a Black & Decker Workmate table and am getting tired of lifting the lathe off when the table is needed for other uses. Any suggestions? Thanks. Stan Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
William Colby
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Date: November 22, 2004 07:46PM
Penn State has the same lathe as the Jet for $159 and a bed extension for $49. Can't go wrong. Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Stan Grace
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Date: November 22, 2004 07:46PM
I had the same problem and the easiest fix was to find another Workmate at a garage sale. It was cheaper than the material to build a base for the lathe although I will admit a properly made base could be more convenient, Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: November 22, 2004 08:25PM
Here is the Penn State Turncrafter Pro with extension bed for $175. Basically the same as the Jet but a bigger motor. [] Nice Lathe. Love mine! Quite a few builders use it Mike Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Terry Hosford
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Date: November 22, 2004 09:42PM
Hi Mike I Think Both lathes are 1/2 HP,and you will have to pay $30.00 shipping on the lathe and $15.00 shipping on the bed extention. Which is free at Amazon. Terry Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Mike Barkley
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Date: November 22, 2004 11:21PM
The Jet Mini Lathe II has 1/2 hp the Jet Mini doesn't. You're right the shipping on the Turncrafter & estension is $43. If I have a problem I can go to Penn State. and get good service not to sure about @#$%&. Make sure which Jet is on @#$%&. The Jet & Turncrafyer are both good lathes Mike Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Doug Schow
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Date: November 23, 2004 11:54AM
thanks for the tips guys I will have to look into those. thanks Doug Re: which lathe to use
Posted by:
Tony Dowson
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Date: November 24, 2004 06:35AM
I sure wish we had the Penn State or Jet lathes here in western Canada(if we do,I can't find them,LOL) as most of the lathes I've seen for that kind of price are nowhere near as good,and those that look as good are considerably more $$$. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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