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Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Jack Goodwin (---.caltel.com)
Date: June 27, 2006 08:13PM

Has anyone heard of Kol Craft wood lathes? or know anything about them. I found 1 at a good price and just looking for info before I buy.
Thanks Jack.

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: June 27, 2006 09:04PM

Never heard of them. I just ran a search and came up with zip. I'd be really leery of something that I couldn't find general info on. I know people that have bought lathes that no available chucks, accessories, etc were available for and the now own large paper weights. When you say "good price" the first thing that comes to mind is "compared to what?"
I'd do a lot more investigating before laying out any money. It may be a fine lathe, but I'd want a lot of info on it!!

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Jack Goodwin (---.caltel.com)
Date: June 27, 2006 09:17PM

Thanks, I am going to look at it this weekend I have seen pics and I would say looking at them it is 60's era. Yes my concern would bee chucks. It comes with a bunch of wood tools. the guy wants $100.00 for everything. I also searched and came up with nothing, Maybe he read the lable wrong.
Thanks for the help.
Jack

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: June 27, 2006 10:13PM

You need to know it will even accept chucks (I've seen some that won't accept what is available today ) You need to know which Morse taper (if any) and the TPI (threads per inch of the head stock. Remember that the lathe itself is only part of the cost. There are several excellent proven wood lathes that are available for under $200. Here is one [www.pennstateind.com]

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Fred Yarmolowicz (---.hsd1.nj.comcast.net)
Date: June 28, 2006 05:47AM

And that would be new not 40 some odd years old!!!!

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Jack Goodwin (---.caltel.com)
Date: June 28, 2006 08:59AM

Thanks everyone.I have been looking at that 1 from pennstate-looks like a good deal. Also they have the same 1 with a variable speed motor is it worth the extra to have a variable speed motor?
Thanks for the advice.
Jack

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Re: Kol Craft wood lathe?
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: June 28, 2006 10:12AM

Some of the older woodworking tools are vastly superior to those on the market today. Go look at that lathe and see what it looks like. Arm yourself with some basic information on Morse Tapers, swing, bed length, etc., so you'll know just what you're looking at. Run it and see how smooth it is. Is the bed cast iron or steel tubes?

However, if I were going to buy a midi-lathe today, I'd get the Rikon. I've been very impressed with it.

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