Recently retired and exploring the world of woodturning and woodworking. Finally have the time do immerse myself in a hobby that I have loved for many years and looking forward to learning from the veteran woodturners.
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Thomas DiBuono
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Welcome to the forum, Thomas. Do you have a lathe yet?
No lathe yet but taking classes. Im actually looking for recommendations for a lathe priced from $500 to $800
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Jet and Delta both have good midi lathes. Midi means mid size between mini lathes and full size lathes. Mini lathes typically have a swing of 10 inches. Midi lathes usually have a swing of 12' or sometimes 14". Full size lathes have a swing from about 14" and up.
Welcome Thomas.........
You also might want to hang out on your local Craig's List to see what comes up.....sometimes, some very good bargains on nice lathes come up. (Also, a lot of junk!
) I've heard others mention their local turning clubs are also a good source of good quality used lathes.
Good luck!
ko
You also might want to hang out on your local Craig's List to see what comes up.....sometimes, some very good bargains on nice lathes come up. (Also, a lot of junk!
) I've heard others mention their local turning clubs are also a good source of good quality used lathes.Good luck!
ko
Totally Turning is happening in a couple of weeks in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Always a good symposium...good place to learn and meet people.
May even find a deal on a lathe.
Always a good symposium...good place to learn and meet people.
May even find a deal on a lathe.
Welcome to the forum. Former resident of Queens, NY from 1962 to 1965. I retired in 2009 and never regretted it. The wife retired last summer. Busier now than when we were working.
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Thomas,
Welcome to the vortex.
I live in northern NJ, about 18 miles from you. If you come to my area, I will be happy to have you visit.
As someone else mentioned, the Totally Turning event is at the end of this month, and would be quite an experience for you. Lauren and I go every year.
Welcome to the vortex.
I live in northern NJ, about 18 miles from you. If you come to my area, I will be happy to have you visit.
As someone else mentioned, the Totally Turning event is at the end of this month, and would be quite an experience for you. Lauren and I go every year.
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Thomas,
Welcome,
The Jet 1221vs goes on sale once or twice a year for under $800 without the legs
You should get a better idea of what features you want after your class.
In our area the are frequent sales of used 10" mini lathes for under $200.
This is a good way to start and when you get a bigger lathe you can likely sell it to another newbie for about what you pay for it.
Al
Welcome,
The Jet 1221vs goes on sale once or twice a year for under $800 without the legs
You should get a better idea of what features you want after your class.
In our area the are frequent sales of used 10" mini lathes for under $200.
This is a good way to start and when you get a bigger lathe you can likely sell it to another newbie for about what you pay for it.
Al
I know of several clubs that lease out the lathes the club owns to members.
Most club members will usually have or know of someone that has a lathe available for sale.
Most club members will usually have or know of someone that has a lathe available for sale.
There are some lathe FS at www.penturners.org. I signed up a few days ago. Awesome site!