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Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: Bryan Ion (---.cable.ubr04.gate.blueyonder.co.uk)
Date: January 04, 2008 04:05PM

Hi All
Just wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction as to which mini lathe to buy and what to look for in one.I am in the UK and so far i am struggling with all of the different models/makes etc.
Most of the time i will be doing cork handles and reel seat inserts .

Thanks in Advance

Bryan

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Re: Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: Scott Bazinet (---.range217-43.btcentralplus.com)
Date: January 04, 2008 04:14PM

Bryan

I went for the Mini Jet. Got mine from Axminster [www.axminster.co.uk] They ship really quick and have all the chucks etc to fit it. So far Ive got a 4 jaw and collet chuck. I went for the extension bed as well as it opens up your options and gives you more room to work. It seems to be a good little sturdy machine.

[www.solwaycustomcomponents.com]

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Re: Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: David Garland (---.superstl.com)
Date: January 04, 2008 04:28PM

I have several Jet tools and like them very much. When I bought a lathe I decided on the Rikon. The bed is a little longer and the swing is larger. They are about the same price and you can't go wrong with either one IMO.

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Re: Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: John Britt (---.96-97.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: January 04, 2008 04:31PM

Byron I agree the Jet mini is a nice little lathe the only thing is to check on what is offered during sales, the nice part is the various chucks and extended bed are easy to come by. Axminster has a very good reputation
John

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Re: Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: Bryan Ion (---.cable.ubr04.gate.blueyonder.co.uk)
Date: January 04, 2008 05:39PM

Hi Scott,John ,David,

thanks for the replies and the links,

Going to try the jet from Axminster and see how we go.

Cheers again

Bryan

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Re: Lathe for woodturning and cork handles.
Posted by: Terry Turner (---.hsd1.or.comcast.net)
Date: January 04, 2008 10:42PM

Not sure if the Turn Crafter Pro is available in the UK but it's been great for me.

Also, if you are space constrained, check out the midi lathes that have around 17" between centers. This has allowed me enough space to turn long cork grips for spey and salmon rods without needing the bed extension. Lot's of choices though. Make sure you get a quality 4-jaw chuck and good lathe tools if you are planning on turning wood inserts.

Terry

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