mkrevda
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I am looking for a new lathe, I am new to turning and don't want to spend an arm and a leg but I don't want to grow out of what I buy either. I am looking at at 12in Rikon 70-1280vs for 500ish and the Nova Comet 2 with a chuck for 600is, and the Jet JWL-1221sp for 419. I've had people say don't buy Rikon and people say don't buy Nova, amd a few say with Jet your buying the name. I just want to be able to turn 12in bowls down to pens and rings. Is the variable speed worth $100 HELP lol