Heads up for you guys down by the cape. there's a Jet mini variable speed lathe and a Vega duplicatoer for $475 in Sagamore. I found it listed under lathes on craigslist. Mine cost over $1000 with the step an live centers on it. Good deal an the things work sweet. Got more than 1 already so I'm not gonna jump on it. tight lines Ron:ss:

motor on it says 2003 so its lead a full life though :)

Just chatted with him, he has more than a lathe...

"Also have a spinner and drying rack, dual sander, drill press, jigs, lure supplies, a little wood...."

every major power tool in my shop was purchased prior to 1990,delta,grizzly reliant,jet minimax and a few others all still with original motors.and used in my cabinet shop. wouldn't let a 11 year old motot get in the way of a good deal.

Agreed with John 11 years old is a baby. If electric AC motors are loaded and protected properly they last forever.
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