first lathe?

[grizzdog]

hey everyone im looking to get into plug building and was wondering what you guys thought of this lathe,

Delta LA200 Shopmaster 10-Inch Swing by 14-1/2-Inch between Centers 1/2 Horsepower Benchtop Mini Woodworking Lathe, 120-Volt 1 Phase

its going for 159 on amazon,anyone have it?hows it workin?
thanks.

[Charleston]

Very good machine. A bunch of guys use that lathe with great results.
If you can get it for that price what else is there? except maybe free shipping.
Buy it.

[grizzdog]

also what kind of turning tools do you suggest getting,something for all around use

[Charleston]

The most widely used chisels are;
1" skew
3/4" roughing gouge
3/16" diamond parting tool

[Jigman]

Don't have the lathe, so I can't really comment on that. Tools, get decent ones. I use a 3/4 inch gouge and a 1 inch skew, both Sorby. All I ever needed to turn plugs.

Jigman

[grizzdog]

thanks guys i ordered it today,cant wait to turn some wood!