Thread: Lathes

Craig's List

And normally they are complete with many of the needed accouterments

My Jaw Vise cost more then everything else combined because I bought it at Woodcraft

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Craig's List
And normally they are complete with many of the needed accouterments
My Jaw Vise cost more then everything else combined because I bought it at Woodcraft

Good call!! Craigslist is one I forgot and use often.
~Richard

I have the Harbor Freight one - less that $100, but - the accesories - chuck, drill chuck with taper adaptor, chisels, etc., with be at least another $200-300. Craigs list could well be your best bet.

Tool auctions,barn sales,craigslist,a s glen says , the tooling is pricey,a bare bones lathe is cheap, the three chucks I have for my Rockwell 45-450 cost more than the entire lathe did matter of fact, my carbide turning tools cost more than the lathe.keep lookingl great lathes are all over the place.

Originally Posted by skipnord

I have the Harbor Freight one - less that $100, but - the accesories - chuck, drill chuck with taper adaptor, chisels, etc., with be at least another $200-300. Craigs list could well be your best bet.

Ok, help a guy out as I'm obviously new to this. What is a chuck, drill chuck...? And someone mentioned appropriate sized jaws?

I'm lost, thanks for all the help here guys.

Originally Posted by Silents

Ok, help a guy out as I'm obviously new to this. What is a chuck, drill chuck...? And someone mentioned appropriate sized jaws?

I'm lost, thanks for all the help here guys.

Chucks are the tools that hold your material. Jaw chucks are vice grip style chucks. These chucks are very similar to a drill chuck in the sense that they both hold an item centered and turn the item. Both have chuck keys and holes. Both should be made of quality hard steel.

Google image the term Jaw Chuck or Lathe Chuck. You will see the many types and sizes that are available.

Originally Posted by Silents

Ok, help a guy out as I'm obviously new to this. What is a chuck, drill chuck...? And someone mentioned appropriate sized jaws?

I'm lost, thanks for all the help here guys.

You need chucks to hold your workpieces,depending on what your turning they come in differant configurations.

Lots of great stuff and info here: Oneway Manufacturing

Also just a hint, much like this hobby there are several Turning Forums out there

I learned a ton by asking questions here

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BTW Youtube is your friend there a so many vids it is crazy