Thread: Lathe info/help

If your doing small turnings, you should look for a mini lathe. I do all my brush turning on a Delta LA200 shopmaster Midi lathe. Most of the mini lathes have a 10" swing, meaning you can turn a maximum diameter size of 10". It's all you need and the spindle size is one of the most common on these, meaning chucks, face plates, drill chucks, Morris taper,you'll have no problem finding accessories that fit. It also has speed ranges from 500rpm-3700rpm. Other brands that are good, Jet, General, Rikon, Oneway, Grizzly, PSI, and all have lathes Identical to the lathe mentioned above.

For head stock spindle sizes I would look for something with a 1" x 8 tpi Right hand thread, Morse taper #2. Tailstock with a Morse taper #2 as well. This is the most common sizes and every company that makes accessories,makes them in these sizes.


Edit, as Pixel has said, local classifieds is a woodworkers best friend when it comes to tools. I got my Delta for $250 all most brand new cause the previous owner had no idea how to operate it.