Bradford
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I am new to pen turning and want to get a good mini lathe without spending alot. Does any one have any experience with the Wilton 99177 Mini Lathe? Or does anyone have another recomendation.
Thanks,
Brad
Thanks,
Brad
Originally posted by jkirkb94
<br />My local Woodcraft had a small supply of these for sale. Looked it over and decided I didn't need it. I guess it would be a good lathe to use. I really like my Jet Mini as it is made to higher quality but it is also more than twice as much. The Wilton could be a good lathe to try and a good value. Sell a few pens then buy a Jet Mini if you think you need it and save the Wilton for secondary lathe. I can't act snobbish since many of my tools come from Harbor Freight![] If you do decide to get the Wilton, use it for a while then give us a review! Kirk[8D]
As a postscript I think the one that my local Woodcraft sold was a Fox brand but I would swear it looked identical to the Wilton.