Looking for a starter lathe

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Looking for a starter lathe 2017-07-05 01:13:51 Post No. 1204298
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Looking for a starter lathe Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:13:51 Post No. 1204298 [Report]

Hey Fellas.

I'm interested in getting a desktop lathe ( Budget under $200) for some hobby-type work. I've checked out the major hardware stores in my area but I just don't know enough about them to make an informed decision.
Are there any makes/models that you guys recommend?

Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:16:51 Post No.1204299
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:16:51 Post No.1204299 [Report]

>>1204298
metal lathe or wood lathe?

Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:22:28 Post No.1204303
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:22:28 Post No.1204303 [Report]

>>1204299
Sorry, a wood lathe.

Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:28:04 Post No.1204305
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 01:28:04 Post No.1204305 [Report]

>>1204303
If you're in southern QC I might be able to hook you up with one for free.

Anonymous 2017-07-05 02:27:35 Post No.1204327
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 02:27:35 Post No.1204327 [Report]

>>1204298
>>1204303
Get a used lathe. For $200 you won't find anything new that won't be a pile of shit. Post your local Craig'sList/Kijiji and I'll have a look and see what is available in your area.

Anonymous 2017-07-05 02:57:24 Post No.1204340
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 02:57:24 Post No.1204340 [Report]

>>1204305
QC?

Anonymous 2017-07-05 03:03:45 Post No.1204341
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 03:03:45 Post No.1204341 [Report]

>>1204340
>QC

Wee Wee
Its quebec canada, im a literal "frogposter"

Anonymous 2017-07-05 04:11:45 Post No.1204360
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 04:11:45 Post No.1204360 [Report]

>>1204298
>Budget under $200

in that price range buying used is your only hope, and even then it will be shitty and you'll wish you had a better one.

Anonymous 2017-07-05 03:37:41 Post No.1204540
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Anonymous 2017-07-05 03:37:41 Post No.1204540 [Report]

>>1204298
Harbor Freight mini lathe if you don't need to turn anything big. I prefer it over my bigger lathe for turning small things.

Anonymous 2017-07-08 09:15:46 Post No.1205937
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Anonymous 2017-07-08 09:15:46 Post No.1205937 [Report]

>>1204298
You need chisels too. Don't bother with shit ones, unless you like shrapnel or spending more time sharpening than turning.

Harbor freight lathes are pretty decent.

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