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Old 02-02-2006, 05:34 PM   #1
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Question lathe questions

hey guys i am looking to purchase a lathe. i know alot of you guys recommended the jet mini to baystalker. i like the jet but is alittle out of my budget. i found one at harbour freight that allows a duplicator but didnt see if you could get a chuck to center drill. the model number of the lathe is 38515-4vga . is this a decent one or is there any other that would recommend that would keep my cost below what a jet would cost. if i have to i will put the money out for it but i may get my with the loved one.

thanks shawn
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Old 02-02-2006, 05:43 PM   #2
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If ya don't have the cash right now it would be worth waiting a little longer to get the Jet, imho. You will have something that will give you everything you need and will have no problem getting parts.

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Old 02-02-2006, 07:28 PM   #3
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http://www.pennstateind.com/store/tclpro.html

The Turncrafter Pro for $169.00 with a 2 year warranty is the best deal out there IMHO. It appears to be identical to my Jet, but with a red paint job. If I were to buy a mini/midi lathe today, that would be the one, without question.
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Old 02-03-2006, 07:28 AM   #4
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Yea, but its otta stock.
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Old 02-03-2006, 05:36 PM   #5
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thnaks bernzy it looks like my top choice now under the jet. saving a hunder bucks aint bad now i can get my compressor and have some moeny left over to order some wood.
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