Was browsing and came across this,too bad I dont read Japanese.Possible Merrick will eventually carry this??[www.matagi.co.jp]

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

You can learn Japanese all you want, but it won't help you read those pages. Not sure what it is, but not jap for sure

It's in the Merrick catalog! You can get a Jet,Turncrafter and probably others for considerably less money. Looks like it has limitations. Doesn't appear to have an available bed extension, which I think is very important if you plan or boring out grips, etc.

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!!

That looks exactly like my Wilton 99177 Mini Lathe, but a different color. I got mine about a year ago at Menards for less than $100. It is pretty good for cork. It is not the same quality as the Jet. But it is not near the cost either. I am happy with it, but I know it has limits.

Funny, it is my understandiing that Jet and Wilton are one in the same company, maybe 2 different divisions. I have both lathes, (couldn't pass up the one at Menards for $85) both do the job. I haven't seen any accessories for the Wilton lathe?

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That's a Proxxon from Germany. I own it and it's reasonably good for EVa & Cork work. Have yet to try turning wood. The aluminum mandrels are not too accurate .

Anthony Lee

What you are seeing I dont believe is Japanese. However, when you open the web site and scroll down to the bottom and double click on the very bottom of the three, then right click and you should have a choice to import to EXcel. If you do the import, there will be some english and japanese break out data on the lathe.

Hello Fred,
This is what the Japan website www.matagi.co.jp says in English.

Welcome to Matagi website


Welcome to the world of Japan made fishing tackle components ! We offer all kinds and complete inventory of fishing rod components which are made in Japan as well as very unique components which you have never seen. Most of Matagi products are originated at Matagi and you will never find the products at any other places or websites.

For complete detail of our products please see our web-catalog with pdf. You will need Acrobat Reader to view it. Hope you enjoy photos in it with some English explanations.

We ship our products to almost all countries in the world.

For more detail or questions including payment term, shipping term, or pricing, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you for your time.


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Here are some of ours
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- Unique Matagi Metal Decorative items
@(With Japanese high quality aluminum or brass materials and skills)

- Popular Painted Reel Seats
@(With high technical skill to paint like this)

- Examples of Handle Grip Sets (Fresh Water Bait Casting) (pdf)
@(You have various color options of painted reel seats and metal parts.)

- Examples of Handle Grip Sets (Fresh Water Spinning) (pdf)
@(You have various color options of painted reel seats and metal parts.)

- Gorgeous Reel Seat with Wooden Insert (pdf)
@(Specially for Trout or Fresh Water Fishing)

- Handle Grip Set with the Wooden Reel Seat (pdf)
@(Specially for Trout or Fresh Water Fishing)

- Various kinds of Reel Seats you have never seen before (pdf)


- Cork Grip Sets (pdf)


- Various kinds of Colorful Metal Parts (pdf)


For detail please click the photo to email me. Thanks!!

For all USA customers and end users please contact Merrick Tackle. Thanks!

MERRICK TACKLE IS A SPONSOR ON THE LEFT...[www.merricktackle.com] Toll Free Phone Line (1-800-628-8904) ask about the Matagi Lathe .
HOPE THIS HELPS.....
Rick Marsters




Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/06/2006 09:26AM by Rick Marsters.

Obviously this is a Nippon Company but that script and printing at the top is not Japanese!
Looks more like Greek or the alphabet used by thr Russians and Serbs.