Drew Watson
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Just starting to look into a good mini lathe. Any recomendations to a good brand? What to look for?
You'll get recommendations for every make under the sun. Just choose one that you think will suit you best. Or from a supplier that will work the best with you.
Gari Baiasillo recently upgraded to a Nova DVR, I don't know if he still has his Old Delta lathe??
I have a Steel City VS midi and I love it--although I haven't been able to do a lot of turning since I got it. It has a 10" swing, 15" between centers. The tail stock and banjo move very easily and the controls are in the right place. And if you order before the end of March, you'll get a free set of mini turning tools with it.
Nancy
What do mean you can't do much turning, your retired. All the time in the world!
Garry
Garry, I wish I had "all the time in the world." I'm starting to believe all those who told me that I'd be busier in retirement than I was before!! Between those "chores" that I've had on my list for years, the laser business, and my on-call legal work, I've hardly had a day to call my own since the end of December. But now that I've gotten most of the household chores done that I've been putting off for years, I'm going to have some time for turning and experimenting.
Nancy