lawman1988
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can some tell me what would be a good starting lathe. also when cutting the blanks .how long do u cut the blank thanks.
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Hi welcome to forum i have a record dml 36sh but i would recommend looking second hand near to yourself this is what i done and i got mine for £100 with 4 chisels and has given me hours of pleasure but i would suggest buy as big as you can afford in good condition i.e bearings and pulleys and belts all in good condition and see if it's what you expected
Regards
Matt
Regards
Matt
Lathe choice is down to different factors the main one being what do you want to turn with it and are you likely to want to turn other things Quite often people start turning one type of thing then change their minds and find tha the lathe they have brought is not capable to do the new type of turning.
So have a good think abouit what it is you want to turn besides pens after all that is why you have joined this merry band of lunatics that need medication. By the way welcome to the nut house
So have a good think abouit what it is you want to turn besides pens after all that is why you have joined this merry band of lunatics that need medication. By the way welcome to the nut house
Penpal
Grand Master
Your choices are multiplied by the country you live in prices are far cheaper also. Go find a wood turning group or two and search out what they have and the members use. Like buying a car or truck what do you want to achieve with the purchase.What space do you have.
Welcome to the forum Joseph. Enjoy Easter.
Peter.
Welcome to the forum Joseph. Enjoy Easter.
Peter.
Hello Joseph mate, glad you've joined us
Hi Joseph - welcome to the forum
My advise would be to have a rough idea of budget before you make any decisions. One persons idea of a beginners lathe may be someone elses idea of a nightmare, or conversely thy may think its the height of luxury if its beyond their own means. It is also the case that you will have access to slightly different lathes, with possibly different specs in the US. So maybe tell us how much you are thinking of spending, tell us the lathes you've already identified as contenders within your budget, and wait for the opinions to roll in.
My advise would be to have a rough idea of budget before you make any decisions. One persons idea of a beginners lathe may be someone elses idea of a nightmare, or conversely thy may think its the height of luxury if its beyond their own means. It is also the case that you will have access to slightly different lathes, with possibly different specs in the US. So maybe tell us how much you are thinking of spending, tell us the lathes you've already identified as contenders within your budget, and wait for the opinions to roll in.
Welcome Joseph.
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Welcome to the forum Joseph.