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11-22-2012, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Norwell, MA
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Great price on lathes
Woodcraft has a Black Friday special on the RIKON 1216 VSMini lathe for 229.99. Thats the best price I've seen on a decent lathe in a long time. And it includes a live tail center. However I have a lathe and I have the hots for a new rod and I can't have it all and pay my son's tuition bill.
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11-22-2012, 08:37 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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Best price on a great lathe is on the Grizzly #9247......$150.00 plus or minus! Great machine, variable speed.......I still have one I use! This model was the first I ever bought (used from Bassmaster) and it is a great lathe! 
It actually looks alot like the one pictured above...less money! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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11-22-2012, 08:42 AM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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I should get with the times? Its numbered 8259 now...$235.00! They appear to be made by the same manufacturer. These are great machines and perfect for a beginner or a seasoned pro!
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Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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11-22-2012, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Norwell, MA
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Unfortunately Grizzly discontinued the #9247. Bassmaster's name brings back memories. I've passed by your shop many times on my way to my mothers in Hanson. Hope all is well and business is good.
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11-22-2012, 08:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
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Rikon makes a great mini lathe stand that I use with my general mini lathe
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11-22-2012, 10:18 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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Hey fishing bum how have you been? All good I hope. Been a long while. Miss seeing you around the plugbuilding forum. Happy thanksgiving. Paul
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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11-22-2012, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
Posts: 912
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigFish
I should get with the times? Its numbered 8259 now...$235.00! They appear to be made by the same manufacturer. These are great machines and perfect for a beginner or a seasoned pro!
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Rikon is rebadged for a lot of companies, a bunch of Craftsman tools are Rikon.
Also the one mentioned in this post is the 1216 or 12" x 16" not a 10x14 and it's a steal at that price!
Rikon did not have a 12" midi when I wanted to replace my 10" Rikon so I went with the Jet, I wish I had the Rikon |
 "The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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11-22-2012, 07:04 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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We bought my Father-in-law a 9247 a few years ago after his wife died to help him stay occupied and he loved it! When he passed earlier this year it came to me.....glad to have another and it helps me think of him! He was a very talented craftsman himself! |
Almost time to get our fish on!!!
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11-22-2012, 08:58 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Norwell, MA
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Hi paul. I've been lurking but not turning for a few years. This summer I got bored and cranked up the lathe. I did some 6" bottle darters, which swim well, and more recently some polaris style swimmer/poppers, they swim as well as they pop, and they cast a mile. Right now the finishes are pretty crude with just a couple of coats of rattle can. I will post pics after I get the airbrush and dryer set up and some proper finish on some.
Last edited by fishing bum wannabe; 11-22-2012 at 09:21 PM..
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11-22-2012, 10:48 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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Great to see you post Fred 
long time, I think of you now and then
I know what you mean about the tuition
Hopefully we'll see you at plugfest or something soon
I need to get back into building some plugs too
Happy Thanksgiving |
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11-23-2012, 01:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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Highland has the Rikon 70-050VS for $249. I think the Variable speed is worth way more than the extra $20. Its also a 12X16" lathe. I like mine and use the VS feature a lot.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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11-26-2012, 10:27 AM
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Idiot
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Posts: 2,287
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I think the one at WoodCraft has the same variable speed system.
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11-26-2012, 02:26 PM
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Idiot
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Glastonbury, CT
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If anyone decides to get this lathe from WoodCraft, make sure you use the $10 off coupon on their site. If you decide to get it from a store to save on shipping, there is a printable coupon in their sale flier on the site as well. Should cover most of the sales tax in most states.
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11-26-2012, 10:37 PM
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
Posts: 339
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Just ordered the Rikon from Woodcraft thanks for posting this Fishing Bum.
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11-26-2012, 10:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: S. Jersey Shore
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mojo7
Just ordered the Rikon from Woodcraft thanks for posting this Fishing Bum.
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You won't regret it! Top quality lathe, and I think they are better than a Jet or Delta, smooth and powerful. |
"The lips stand out because she wants to suck on your Pikie."....Mike Laptew
Van Staal Service/Repair Technician
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11-26-2012, 11:26 PM
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sgt Striper
You won't regret it! Top quality lathe, and I think they are better than a Jet or Delta, smooth and powerful.
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Thanks I was thinking of buying a used Jet and Vega but after reading this and other posts here I decided for a little extra money I could get the Rikon lathe and a new Vega. I can't wait to get them. I've been using a homemade dupe and an old Delta 48" lathe with good results but I've wanted the Vega for awhile and the price of the lathe made it hard to pass up. |
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02-02-2013, 08:18 PM
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Mojo
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Taunton
Posts: 339
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Lathe finally came in and got it set-up. I couldn't be happier with it.
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02-02-2013, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
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Looks great Mark!
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
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02-02-2013, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Lexington, MA
Posts: 1,940
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sweet.... you will have a blast with that... and if you want to turn some longer non plug projects you can add an extension bed
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Blond Terror
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02-02-2013, 10:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I have the same set up. VS Rikon and the Vega. Nice tools! Good Luck with it.
Now how about a good table saw at half off!! I keep hoping! |
Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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