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11-22-2014, 07:08 PM
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no I would not buy any power tools from harbor frieght
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11-22-2014, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipknot
no I would not buy any power tools from harbor frieght
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so you would not upgrade to the Delta? FYI my HF lathe has been flawless for a year now.
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11-22-2014, 07:54 PM
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just speaking from my experience
your mileage may vary
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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11-22-2014, 08:16 PM
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Location: Buxton, Maine
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If you upgrade look at some of the newer Jets. My small Delta just cooked it's motor after a liast of small ails.My big drill press eats belts. My Jets are all still going an I've got a couple of them with no probs.I'd go with a 1 hp if I went with a Delta as that motor is bullet proof. The cheaper lathes have cheaper bearing.
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11-23-2014, 07:22 AM
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Pending on frequentcy of use. HF products are great for the occassional user. They do offer warrantys and seem to honor them w/o questions. I do have a few hand tools in which are not used much but serve the purpose. I do use 2 Jet lathes and have to say flawless. I looking to replace my old floor drill press because of a worn M#2 spindle. HF models look too "cheap". Grizzely has reasonable products and at the woodshop i work at, has a few floor model products. Check out their mini lathe.
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Billy D.
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11-23-2014, 08:47 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
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the few times I bought anything at hf i was disappointed.....needlees to say i'll never go back. I also never bought a power tool from them. every time I walked in there I wondered if that's what china smells like??? I have a bunch of jet tools and love them.
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11-23-2014, 10:16 AM
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If you are looking to upgrade your lathe this is the best benchtop on the market!!! http://www.rikontools.com/productpage_70-100.html
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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11-23-2014, 11:22 AM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
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I would stay with the lathe you have. The Delta will do nothing for you that the HF lathe will not do. I owned the old Jet 1014. The HF machine looks to be the same exact castings. Run the HF machine into the ground.
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11-24-2014, 07:48 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Always buy the best you can afford, even if it means postponing the purchase until you can afford the tool......
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11-25-2014, 07:53 AM
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Location: Lexington, MA
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here is a comparison of 4 of the most popular models
http://www.wood-lathe.org/best-mini-wood-lathe/
I have a General that I am very happy with
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Blond Terror
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11-25-2014, 10:21 AM
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Quote:
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Thanks for posting the link Chris, the Rikon is the #1 benchtop lathe, I sold mine to get the larger Jet 1220 and what a mistake it was. The 1/2 horse motor on the Rikon had far more power and torque than the 3/4 horse on my Jet, also much smoother and no vibration, would turn anything you could fit on it. I have other Jet products but when it comes to lathes and Bandsaws Rikon is the way to go.
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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11-25-2014, 02:00 PM
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Another member had scored a rikon, it was an impressive piece.
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11-25-2014, 09:22 PM
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I have a small jet and its a nice little machine. I've read before that the price almost doubled since five years ago without many improvements.
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11-26-2014, 12:06 PM
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Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iamskippy
Another member had scored a rikon, it was an impressive piece.
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And if you want to score one of them try:
Ferguson Tool and Supply, NO money down, Carry out only!!
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"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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11-27-2014, 09:31 PM
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Location: CT
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Woodcraft has the rikon midi listed for 549.99 new in their catalog.
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