Newbie from NC

[JimC]

Hi all. I am so new that I don't even own a lathe yet. Leaning toward a Jet 1015vs when I can save enough of my "fixed income" to make the plunge. Also am thinking about carbide tools since they seem more newbie friendly and don't need sharping as much. Comments on these choices are welcomed. In the mean time, I will just lurk here and learn from you all.

Jim

 

[walshjp17]

Welcome from Waxhaw, NC.

 

[JimB]

Welcome from western NY State. I have the Jet 1014 VS and think it's a great lathe. They discontinued it and replaced it with the 1015. It should be an excellent choice.

I have both High Speed Steel (HSS) and carbide tools. I do 99.9% of all my turning with HSS.

 

[stonepecker]

Welcome to the IAP from Minnesota.

Enjoy the fun.

 

[hanau]

Welcome from Thomasville

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Jim.

 

[tomtedesco]

Welcome from Colorado.

 

[JimC]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome to the forum and thank you JimB for the info on the Jet lathe and tools. I am really looking forward to giving this hobby a try.

Jim

 

[rholiday]

Welcome from South Carolina.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP, from Scotland!

 

[magpens]

Hi Jim !! . Welcome to IAP !!

I vote yes for carbide tools.

 

[MPVic]

Hi Jim - welcome from Canada! You have come to the right place - IAP members have a phenomenal wealth of information & are always eager to share!!

Mark

 

[JimC]

Thanks for the nice welcome, everyone. You all seem like a good group.

Jim