I Ian57 Member Joined Oct 2, 2012 Messages 10 Location Cocoa, Fl. Oct 12, 2012 #1 A complete noobie here. I am hoping to go see a new to me lathe in the very near future. JWL 1236. What are ther main points I should be checking. Cheers Ian
A complete noobie here. I am hoping to go see a new to me lathe in the very near future. JWL 1236. What are ther main points I should be checking. Cheers Ian
joefrog Member Joined Mar 14, 2012 Messages 409 Location Birmingham, AL area (Alabaster) Oct 15, 2012 #2 Hi Ian, welcome to the addiction! I don't know anything about the lathe you mention. Mine is a Delta 46-460. Love it for small to medium turning. Best of luck!
Hi Ian, welcome to the addiction! I don't know anything about the lathe you mention. Mine is a Delta 46-460. Love it for small to medium turning. Best of luck!
George417 Member Joined Oct 18, 2009 Messages 665 Location Saginaw, Texas Oct 15, 2012 #3 Welcome Ian from Saginaw, Texas. I agree on the Delta 46-460 for medium to small turnings it can't be beat, and the variable speed is great also.
Welcome Ian from Saginaw, Texas. I agree on the Delta 46-460 for medium to small turnings it can't be beat, and the variable speed is great also.