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Hi Miles the draper does not have a very powerful motor at 250 watts and like Walter says these small Lathes limit you to pens or small spindel work If you are prepared to spend a little more you can get a lathe small enough to do pens but big enough to start doing boxes and bowls up to 10 to 11 " with ease. Was looking for such a Lathe a few months ago and ended up with the kit version of the Nova Comet II which I am very happy with.

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[QUOTE="bigbob, post: 286941, member: 699"] Hi Miles the draper does not have a very powerful motor at 250 watts and like Walter says these small Lathes limit you to pens or small spindel work If you are prepared to spend a little more you can get a lathe small enough to do pens but big enough to start doing boxes and bowls up to 10 to 11 " with ease. Was looking for such a Lathe a few months ago and ended up with the kit version of the Nova Comet II which I am very happy with. [url=http://www.brimarc.com/products/NOVA-Comet-II-VS-Midi-Lathe-G3-Reversible-Chuck---PACKAGE-DEAL-957785.htm]NOVA Comet II VS Midi Lathe & G3 Reversible Chuck - PACKAGE DEAL - NOVA - BriMarc Tools & Machinery[/url] [/QUOTE]

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