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[Fisherman]

NEED some help. My son has started turning. We are sharing my lathe at present. He would like to have one of his own. Problem, Money. Please keep a look out for any used minis. He would like a Jet VS if possible. Thanks for reading. Fisherman

 

[woodbutcher]

How much do you anticipate spending?
Jim

 

[Fisherman]

Jim, He would like to keep it under $200.00. Not sure if that is possible but that is where he is at at this time.
Thanks George

 

[Skye]

I replied at TPS but just incase you miss it, I use a knockoff chinese VS lathe and I've turned a lot of pens on it. PennState carries one very similar to it for about $140.

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/tclplus.html



Has a little plastic where I have some metal, but for the price you cant beat it if it works like mine.

 

[pete00]

howdy try amazon, heres a few listed below.
Also check manufacture and store rebates. I got my dell for 150.00 i think. 50 off froom dell, 50 off from rockler.

good luck

from amazon ==============
Wilton 99177 Mini Lathe by WMH Tool Group
Buy new: $99.99 Usually ships in 24 hours

Jet 708351B/JML-1014 14" Mini Lathe by JET
Buy new: $389.00 $279.99

Delta LA200 Shopmaster Mini-Lathe by Delta
Buy new: $385.51 $269.00 Used & new from $249.99

PSI TCLPRO Turncrafter PRO Midi Lathe by PSI Woodworking
Buy new: $169.95

Grizzly G8690 VS Wood Lathe by Grizzly
Buy new: $159.95 Back-ordered. Due in stock April 13

 

[DWK5150]

The wilton you cant actually get cheaper than 99.99 from menards.