Well.. as explained in my other thread... my carba-tec is missing a part and I was able to find someone selling a like-new in box LA200.. I know these are older lathes but was wondering what everyone thought of this? I can get it for $100.... the parts are still in plastic though there is some rust on the front of the machine... its never been used.
Should I just forgo this and buy a newer Jet 1221VS or get the Delta to start back into things? I'm concerned how to know what speed to use to say turn pens or sand since this would require belt changes... when would you change the belt or can you do it all on one speed for pen turning? I know the Jet allows you to just turn the dial to change the speeds....
Thanks for your thoughts...
Should I just forgo this and buy a newer Jet 1221VS or get the Delta to start back into things? I'm concerned how to know what speed to use to say turn pens or sand since this would require belt changes... when would you change the belt or can you do it all on one speed for pen turning? I know the Jet allows you to just turn the dial to change the speeds....
Thanks for your thoughts...