Very small, Very inexpensive lathe

[RegisG]

So, you want to own a lathe on a shoestring (even lower than HF or craigslist). Well I saw this posted on FB and thought I'd share it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqXZqpngaLo

Probably a fun demo of pen making for someone at a show.

Regis

 

[BeeAMaker]

And if you have a bit higher budget
https://youtu.be/UFhgCT6cp7E

Of course if you have the machinery to build this one, not sure why you wouldn't just get a HF 80.00 lathe.
http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-x-12-inch-bench-top-wood-lathe-95607.html

 

[BeeAMaker]

UPGRADED!
nicer version of the one you posted
https://youtu.be/KVAS6b_4kVQ