BigShed
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Back in May I asked a question about using metal lathes for pen turning. Since then I have been doing a lot of reading and gathering information.
Initially I leaned towards the 7x14 Mini Lathe, but eventually I found a 9x20 Lathe with EVS (Electronc Variable Speed).
I recently purchased one of these and after making up a base cabinet with some drawers (14 actually!) I now have this lathe installed in my shed (or workshop).
About the only thing I didn't like was the digital speed read out being mounted flat, making it hard to read, so will have to make some mods there. I do like the camlock on the tailstock, most 7x14 and 9x20 lathes have a single nut here.
I thought I would share some pictures of the new addition.
Initially I leaned towards the 7x14 Mini Lathe, but eventually I found a 9x20 Lathe with EVS (Electronc Variable Speed).
I recently purchased one of these and after making up a base cabinet with some drawers (14 actually!) I now have this lathe installed in my shed (or workshop).
About the only thing I didn't like was the digital speed read out being mounted flat, making it hard to read, so will have to make some mods there. I do like the camlock on the tailstock, most 7x14 and 9x20 lathes have a single nut here.
I thought I would share some pictures of the new addition.
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