ChrisN
Member
I want to get into pen turning and I need a lathe. So what do I need to know?
Harbor Freight 8" X 12" Bench Top Wood Lathe It has good reviews, variable speed, and it is not very expensive, but it is MT1 rather than MT2.
Grizzly H8259 and the HF Central Machinery 65345 lathes are said to be the same except for the paint scheme and ~$35. But they don't have variable speed. The description on the HF lathe says that the taper is MT1, but reviews all say it is actually MT2 .
I look at the prices and It seems like so much money to spend.....
What would you guys recommend?
Harbor Freight 8" X 12" Bench Top Wood Lathe It has good reviews, variable speed, and it is not very expensive, but it is MT1 rather than MT2.
Grizzly H8259 and the HF Central Machinery 65345 lathes are said to be the same except for the paint scheme and ~$35. But they don't have variable speed. The description on the HF lathe says that the taper is MT1, but reviews all say it is actually MT2 .
I look at the prices and It seems like so much money to spend.....
What would you guys recommend?