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Bob Senior · 12-23-2001, 10:02 PM

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Here's what I know about the lathes:

1. Delta mini: has bed extender (option), has bored spindle, has 1/2 hp motor, around 12-14 inches between centers (unsure exactly) but out to 3 ft. or more with extender. Cost around $350 with extender. Stand is extra.

2. Jet mini: no bed extender, no bored spindle, 1/2 hp motor, around a foot between centers. cost $300+. Stand is extra. A beautiful little machine, BTW.

3. Grizzly mini: around 12" between centers, 1/4 hp motor, no bed extender option, has bored spindle. Cost $119. Stand is extra.

4. Grizzly 8691: around 41 inches between centers, 1/2 hp motor, no bored spindle, comes with stand. Cost $139. A GREAAT DEAL, IMHO, for a medium duty lathe.

I really wanted the Delta with extender! But that's a lot of money when the little Grizzly is only $119. If I ever needed a long bed, I could also get the 8691 and I'd still be $100 ahead!!

12-23-2001, 10:02 PM	#9
Bob Senior Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Wakefield, RI Posts: 298	Specialist: Here's what I know about the lathes: 1. Delta mini: has bed extender (option), has bored spindle, has 1/2 hp motor, around 12-14 inches between centers (unsure exactly) but out to 3 ft. or more with extender. Cost around $350 with extender. Stand is extra. 2. Jet mini: no bed extender, no bored spindle, 1/2 hp motor, around a foot between centers. cost $300+. Stand is extra. A beautiful little machine, BTW. 3. Grizzly mini: around 12" between centers, 1/4 hp motor, no bed extender option, has bored spindle. Cost $119. Stand is extra. 4. Grizzly 8691: around 41 inches between centers, 1/2 hp motor, no bored spindle, comes with stand. Cost $139. A GREAAT DEAL, IMHO, for a medium duty lathe. I really wanted the Delta with extender! But that's a lot of money when the little Grizzly is only $119. If I ever needed a long bed, I could also get the 8691 and I'd still be $100 ahead!!