Help! Looking to buy a lathe

**nicknbleeding** · 12-17-2014, 11:32 AM

Here are the carbide bits. You can get them online cheaper than what I paid. $15. Each but the tool alone are $100 and up the only difference is the length the bits are the same.
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**pixelfixed** · 12-17-2014, 12:19 PM

Very nice,love the handles.I was able to buy just the shafts with Bits because I wanted to make larger handles for them.
Been using the same Bits almost every day for maybe 8 yrs.
Are real easy to Re-sharpen.
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**nicknbleeding** · 12-18-2014, 02:52 AM

Nice. How did you buy just the shafts and bits

**pixelfixed** · 12-18-2014, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

Nice. How did you buy just the shafts and bits

Just told them I do not want the golf club grips.just sent the shafts and the bits.
Carbide Woodturning Tools USA $44 & up - Things Western

**nicknbleeding** · 12-18-2014, 03:27 AM

Lol glad it worked

**BWP1474** · 12-18-2014, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by gooser

i saw this one with a ctool kit for around the same price .. i saw through searches that it was a good starter lathe for limited space , but i havnt touched a wood lathe in 20 yrs in woodshop ..lol...
ive been trying to think what else i would use one for other then maybe a few shave bowls and brushes ...

Turncrafter Commander 10" Variable Speed Wood Lathe - penmakingsupplies.com

All:
Thanks for the feedback. This is one I went with. Ordered it thru Amazon Prime, (free shipping).
Chose this one because its 3/4 hp w variable speed. Its back ordered so that leaves me time to try to find a home in my garage. Thinking of building a table with casters to keep it on.

**Anthony1954** · 12-18-2014, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by BWP1474

Looking to buy a lathe for myself and seeking advice. This will be a first. Budget is around $500. There are a few options at this range:

Jet JWL 1015:Amazon.com: Jet JWL-1015 Wood Working Lathe: Home Improvement

Nova Comet II
Amazon.com: NOVA 46300 Comet II Variable Speed Mini Lathe 2013 Edition, 12-Inch x 16 1/2-Inch, Silver: Home Improvement

Grizzly GO624
Amazon.com: Grizzly G0624 Cast Iron Bench Top Wood Lathe, 10-Inch: Home Improvement

Rikon 70-100 (currently out of stock)
Amazon.com: RIKON 70-100 12-by-16-Inch Mini Lathe: Home Improvement

Not planning to quit my day job but would like a unit to learn on, put out some small projects.
From the beautiful work I see on this sight I trust your expertise and opinions.
Thanks
B.

My wife makes a great latte, now where did I put my glasses??

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