Hello!
I've been turning pens for a few years on my Penn State Turncrafter machine, and I'm looking to make an equipment upgrade. I also have a desktop drill press, but it doesn't do a very good job of drilling blanks straight. I've tried drilling on my lathe as well, but I have the same issues there.
Can you give me some recommendations on a good lathe for turning and drilling blanks? I would like to get either a 10" or a 12". I don't plan on turning anything bigger than pens. Can I get a high quality lathe for under $800?
Thank you for your guidance!
I've been turning pens for a few years on my Penn State Turncrafter machine, and I'm looking to make an equipment upgrade. I also have a desktop drill press, but it doesn't do a very good job of drilling blanks straight. I've tried drilling on my lathe as well, but I have the same issues there.
Can you give me some recommendations on a good lathe for turning and drilling blanks? I would like to get either a 10" or a 12". I don't plan on turning anything bigger than pens. Can I get a high quality lathe for under $800?
Thank you for your guidance!