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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!!
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