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redcrbbr
02-12-2003, 06:23 PM
this guy has 29 of these. just wanted some input on this, looks like a good deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1272&item=3310549061




thanks in advance
Slipknot
02-12-2003, 08:52 PM
crap, CRAP and more crap

I wouldn't pay 2 bucks for one of those
redcrbbr
02-12-2003, 10:09 PM
oops, we'll find out:smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:
bassmaster
02-13-2003, 09:46 PM
u WANT A LATHE,,,, I got one. I like to trade I got scroll saw to......
Its Habs old lathe:D
redcrbbr
02-13-2003, 10:37 PM
BM, we might talk..i gotta look at this piece o' S*%t when it gets here, before i send it back. should be here in a couple of days.
bassmaster
02-13-2003, 10:39 PM
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Slipknot
02-14-2003, 01:02 PM
Sorry Red, I didn't mean to burst your bubble. You will find that the bars between the headstock and tailstock are weak and will flex when putting the wood under pressure as you tighten the tailstock. that's crap #1
The motor may not last very long, crap #2.
The switch will probably burn out opn you, crap #3. :(

My neighbor has one and after seeing and using many lathes, I decided on getting a medium duty lathe that will hold up over time. For hobby stuff, a light duty lathe may be fine for you.
PNG
02-14-2003, 02:05 PM
Slip is absolutely Correct!
I have the dubious distinction of owning "one of those pieces of crap" and it is that, crap!
Plastic pullies, handle and a crappy switch. Theres more flex in that thing than a bowl of jello. Have I mentioned yet its crap?
C R A PC R A PC R A PC R A PC R A P
Why buy it right the first time when you can throw good money after bad I like to say.
Live & learn
Chris
:smash: :smash: :smash: :smash:

Did someone say scroll saw???
mikecc
02-14-2003, 02:23 PM
Chris I have a scroll saw I wount be using any time soon you welcome to take for a while.
Striperknight
03-08-2003, 12:32 PM
:confused: Okay - list some good lathes
Light to medium duty.
MAC
03-08-2003, 05:39 PM
I bought a used grizzly to see if I liked turning or not and it is not too bad for the money. My next lathe will be full size though, I want something ya dont have to clamp down. I think BM may have a grizzly (may be wrong too) and a Jet. The grizzly turns wood fine, I have turned maple, fir,poplar, yellow pine, and redwood:D. The machine handled everything fine, 1/3 HP motor, cast iron bed, hard to beat for the price.