Ok, I want to learn to turn. However, I have no lathe and no tools:eusa_doh:
I was thinking that I would get a full size lathe with a rotating headstock (LOML wants me to make her some chargers, platters, etc once I get halfway decent). I have seen a new Delta runs around $600 (plus tools, +++).
However, I found a couple deals recently on old lathes that would allow probably 6" clearance to the bed priced anywhere from $75 to $100, but no rotating headstock.
For you turners out there - should I just get an old / cheap lathe and figure out what I am doing? Or do I spend a little more for something that will handle more of what I want to do? Am I going to get irritated with a $100 or even $600 lathe?
Nobody in any of the stores seems to be able to explain to me where my extra money goes when you get a more expensive lathe. All I can gather is you get more weight and that translates into stability / reduced vibration. If that was true, why would anyone buy a Oneway? Just strap some lead to a HF lathe:rolf:
Thanks for any and all help:icon_thum
I was thinking that I would get a full size lathe with a rotating headstock (LOML wants me to make her some chargers, platters, etc once I get halfway decent). I have seen a new Delta runs around $600 (plus tools, +++).
However, I found a couple deals recently on old lathes that would allow probably 6" clearance to the bed priced anywhere from $75 to $100, but no rotating headstock.
For you turners out there - should I just get an old / cheap lathe and figure out what I am doing? Or do I spend a little more for something that will handle more of what I want to do? Am I going to get irritated with a $100 or even $600 lathe?
Nobody in any of the stores seems to be able to explain to me where my extra money goes when you get a more expensive lathe. All I can gather is you get more weight and that translates into stability / reduced vibration. If that was true, why would anyone buy a Oneway? Just strap some lead to a HF lathe:rolf:
Thanks for any and all help:icon_thum