Hi all,
I'm trying very hard to get into some turning, starting with small projects but hopefully moving up to small bowls and vessels. My funds are quite limited, and I want to make sure I optimize my tools with the least amount of money for now. (I'm trying to keep it under $600 for the lathe and all the necessary tools to get started) To test the waters, I'm considering getting an old style, 50's or 60's used cast iron lathe, without any of the bells and whistles of today's models.
Aside from Electronic VS, are there other features that I'll truly miss on the old style? (Do they typically accept today's chucks and jaws, with morse tapers and all?) I don't want to end up disliking turning because I don't have the convenience of newer features, but also want to make sure I don't skimp on tools and chuck options because I splurged on the lathe. Is this a good way to get started, with the intent of upgrading in the next year or two, or is it best to learn on a newer machine?
Any insight and/or experience is much appreciated!
Dan
I'm trying very hard to get into some turning, starting with small projects but hopefully moving up to small bowls and vessels. My funds are quite limited, and I want to make sure I optimize my tools with the least amount of money for now. (I'm trying to keep it under $600 for the lathe and all the necessary tools to get started) To test the waters, I'm considering getting an old style, 50's or 60's used cast iron lathe, without any of the bells and whistles of today's models.
Aside from Electronic VS, are there other features that I'll truly miss on the old style? (Do they typically accept today's chucks and jaws, with morse tapers and all?) I don't want to end up disliking turning because I don't have the convenience of newer features, but also want to make sure I don't skimp on tools and chuck options because I splurged on the lathe. Is this a good way to get started, with the intent of upgrading in the next year or two, or is it best to learn on a newer machine?
Any insight and/or experience is much appreciated!
Dan