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Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Bill Marchisella (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: March 12, 2019 01:10PM

I would like to do a survey, with your help, to find out what are the most popular lathes used by rod builders for future articles on tools I will be doing. Thanks in advance for your input.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Phil Erickson (---.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 12, 2019 03:14PM

I use Penn State Industries Midi lathe with variable speed control.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Robert A. Guist (---.triad.rr.com)
Date: March 12, 2019 03:38PM

Hello Bill.

What lathe are you asking about?
My rod lathes (2) are Pac Bay.
My light wood lathe is a Grizzly.
My Full wood lathe was a Central Machine.
My Mini Metal was also a Central Machine.


Tight Wraps & Tighter Lines.

Bob,

New Bern, NC.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/13/2019 12:22AM by Robert A. Guist.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Bill Marchisella (---.hsd1.fl.comcast.net)
Date: March 12, 2019 04:34PM

Sorry, I should have been more specific. I'm interested in the rod lathe, such as PacBay, Alps, Renzetti, etc., etc. If I get enough rod builders to reply, I can figure out the top 3 or 4 and then I'll be able to adapt my tools to them. Thanks again.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Paul Wood (---.columbus.res.rr.com)
Date: March 12, 2019 04:35PM

Pac Bay

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Steve Gardner (---.nc.res.rr.com)
Date: March 12, 2019 06:10PM

1. ALPS
2. Pac Bay
3. home made hand wrapper

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Allan Gadia (---.hsd1.md.comcast.net)
Date: March 12, 2019 09:13PM

I have an alps. if it helps, the Alps, Pac Bay and American Tackle share the same track.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Ryan Anderson (---.dhcp.stcd.mn.charter.com)
Date: March 13, 2019 03:05AM

Alps

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Anthony Unger (---.15.236.249.res-cmts.ovr.ptd.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 03:08AM

I have the crb pro power wrapper, its concidered a light duty cork lathe... Although its a bit underpowered in my opinion.. Dont really get why the went with a thermo reostat for the the foot control

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Jim Underwood (---.dhcp.mdfd.or.charter.com)
Date: March 13, 2019 06:27AM

Alps

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Richard Kline (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:00AM

I have been using a Renzetti since 1980. Very dependable, and replacement parts are readily available.

Rich Kline's Custom Rods

Rich Kline CR

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Harry Kelly (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:15AM

2 Clemens rod lathes

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: David DeBruhl (---.biz.spectrum.com)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:21AM

Alps

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Dennis Danku (---.dyn.optonline.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:42AM

Renzetti

Pac-Bay

Dennis J. Danku
(Sayreville,NJ)

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Ray Zarychta (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 10:07AM

PacBay with ALPS chuck.

Ray Zarychta
Glastonbury, CT

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Richard Hahn (---.bltmmd.fios.verizon.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 01:01PM

I have 1 PAC Bay with all the attachments, 1 Renzetti and 1 Dale Clemens and 1 Harbor Freight wood lathe and 1 Jet wood lathe

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Eric Egee (---.lightspeed.stlsmo.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 13, 2019 03:14PM

I've used a Clemen's Rod lathe since the early 80's. These lathes are Renzetti lathes that were sold under the Clemen's brand. Solid and dependable.

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: David Baylor (---.neo.res.rr.com)
Date: March 13, 2019 04:29PM

I have a Pac Bay with the Alps chuck upgrade

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: David Parsons (---.s16300.c3-0.drf-cbr1.atw-drf.pa.cable.rcncustomer.com)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:18PM

I have pac bay

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Re: Rod Lathe Survey
Posted by: Frank J Soliwoda (199.82.243.---)
Date: March 13, 2019 08:43PM

PAC Bay with an ALPS chuck

Renzetti

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