lathe

New turner to the fourm, and new to turning in general... I've completed my workbench this week, I'll post pictures later once I've got the finishing touches applied. I set the lathe on the work surface and it's maybe a scad bit high. I was wondering if there is a good standard for lathe...

Hi everyone, I'm having issues with my General Mini lathe (model 25-010). The belt snapped last week and General is telling me that it'll be 3 months before they can get me one(!). does anyone have any experience with a suitable substitute? It's a tiny pen lathe and I've seen vacuum or...

:confused: I am beginning a pen turning project in Ghana. I did my prototype by hand, knife and sand paper! Apparently l used it as a teaser and it aroused some interest. Now i am considering to produce that pen on large scale (say 10,000) per month for some schools and government agencies...

I purchased the Delta midi lathe 46-460 as did many others here. It is a great little lathe and i have had no issues with it. I have recommended it to many others as well as in my review on Amazon after purchasing it. However, since that time many who have needed parts have experienced...

I bought a Jet 1221vs and when I was looking for info I found only the promo video from Jet. I have made a review video and provide some first impressions and notes on my first few turns with it. Hope it helps. Jet 1221 VS quick review JWL 1221VS - YouTube

Looking into getting a big lathe for bowls and stuffs. Any opinions on what to get? What I already have: Buy Jet Wood Lathe 12 x 20 Model JWL-1220 at Woodcraft I like it so far, but I'm looking for more swing, length, and power to do bowls and other "big turnings". This little lathe will...

I need a new small lathe. I had a Mastercraft for about 10 months which I liked until it starting ... misbehaving (the mandrel would go in a circle causing vibration or chatter). Took it back for warranty and they said nothing was wrong.... Foolishly I bought another Mastercraft and it lasted 3...

So I am going to buy a new lathe in a week or so after I do my research. I am very tired moving belts on my Rikon. Although I have been granted the blessing of spending 2k on a lathe, Laguna Tools 18-47, I find it difficult to do so in this economy. What I have decided to get is the Delta...

:usflag:One corner of the shop is where the lathe lives. Cabinet holds virtually everything. Blank storage (well part of them anyway), general drawer and turning tool storage. Cabinet for blanks, deer antler, misc. stuff. Feature I like for the tool storage is there is no bottom to the slide-out...

I started turning pens and wine toppers about 4-5 months ago on a Harbor freight mini-lathe 8" ($120). It really does a fine job and I am happy with the results, but I know there much better products out there. I would like to experiment with turning small bowls at some point and I know that...

The motor and controller for my VS CarbaTec went south last week. My motor was about 5 years old. I bought the PSI 1/2 hp VS motor knowing that it was not supported by PSI for the CarbaTec because they did not have a template or replacement connector plate. I've got it out with a machine shop...

Going to do a live web casting to turn a Power pen kit for a client today at 1:30 PM EST. Just click on the ustream link at the bottom of my signature line of this post. Hope to see you there! Brian :smile:

what is the difference between a mini lathe and a midi lathe??

I have an older Turncrafter lathe and yesterday when I was moving it I bumped it against my jointer. Now today when I went to use it, it didn't turn on right away when I flipped the switch. Then I clicked it on and off a few times and it worked. After about a dozen more on and offs it stopped...

I bought this lathe today, and its been sitting NIB in this guys garage. Its got variable knob speed control etc. He had the receipt from back in 1997, and the original magazine he ordered it from. Comes with an unopened VHS tape. He paid $270 back then plus $12 bucks for shipping, from Penn...

I am interested in getting into pen turning and would like to purchase a lathe, but I am uncertain what one to get. I'll need the rest of the equipment, but I want to make sure I get a lathe that will last. I would like to get a moderately priced lathe in the range of $300-$500... but there are...

Does anyone have this lathe and if so How long and how is it working out? I am in the market for a small lathe and am cosidering the Delta 46-460.

I'm having a problem with my lathe not turning true. The mandrel at the tailstock end is way off--you can see that it's not turning true. I just replaced the spindle and both sets of bearings and tried 2 different mandrels--same result. It makes it difficult to get pens turned to the bushings...

The stork arrived with my new baby... the Delta 46-460 VS 1 HP Midi Lathe. WOW!! Is this one swweeeeet machine!! Solidly built. Beautifully machined ways. Excellent fit and finish. Spur center to live center point to point test... dead on. Motor... unbelievable... quiet as a church...

Having recently convinced myself I needed a smaller and variable speed lathe, (Not That Difficult) I've spent the last couple of weeks trying to decide which one to buy. Yesterday I received an eMail from Woodcraft advertising a two day sale, sometime this month (Check Dates With Them) 20% off...