T53C
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Hi there and hope ya'll are doing ok!
Ok now…here's my dilemma…I'm a dreamer and for those who have read my earlier posts now know I've been toying around with the idea of retiring in a few and don't want to come home to twiddle my thumbs, and so, turning pens and small items on a Mini or Midi will be the order of the day!
Presently, I can't afford a lathe right now because of too many "Irons" in the fire, but I want to start preparing for this eventuality by gathering some turning tools leading up to that "Big" all important purchase…the lathe! :redface:
I don't want to buy a lathe twice because of making a wrong choice, and chew on this…since I live on the island :island:, I would have to pay the initial cost, freight, insurance plus at least 45% customs duty…and so the wiser the choice would put me over the top.
I will set my budget at $1000 to start this venture, and will now start saving up now!
And so, if you were me, what would it be a Jet, a Rikon, a Delta, a Turncrafter Commander or none of these! Also, I can't afford a hobby although it may start out this way…I wish to make ends meet from this venture. :musical-note:
So help me out here with a choice that will do me justice…hint, hint…I'm leaning toward a Delta 46-460 but for those of you who have the experience in these matters, please set me straight as to the "Pros" & "Cons" on all these lathes etc.
Oh BTW…I should also mention that GrantH provided me with a great list of tools I should get for starters…thank you Grant! :handshake:
In the meanwhile I will continue my quest for knowledge on Pen Turning etc! :glasses-nerdy:
Ok now…here's my dilemma…I'm a dreamer and for those who have read my earlier posts now know I've been toying around with the idea of retiring in a few and don't want to come home to twiddle my thumbs, and so, turning pens and small items on a Mini or Midi will be the order of the day!
Presently, I can't afford a lathe right now because of too many "Irons" in the fire, but I want to start preparing for this eventuality by gathering some turning tools leading up to that "Big" all important purchase…the lathe! :redface:
I don't want to buy a lathe twice because of making a wrong choice, and chew on this…since I live on the island :island:, I would have to pay the initial cost, freight, insurance plus at least 45% customs duty…and so the wiser the choice would put me over the top.
I will set my budget at $1000 to start this venture, and will now start saving up now!
And so, if you were me, what would it be a Jet, a Rikon, a Delta, a Turncrafter Commander or none of these! Also, I can't afford a hobby although it may start out this way…I wish to make ends meet from this venture. :musical-note:
So help me out here with a choice that will do me justice…hint, hint…I'm leaning toward a Delta 46-460 but for those of you who have the experience in these matters, please set me straight as to the "Pros" & "Cons" on all these lathes etc.
Oh BTW…I should also mention that GrantH provided me with a great list of tools I should get for starters…thank you Grant! :handshake:
In the meanwhile I will continue my quest for knowledge on Pen Turning etc! :glasses-nerdy: