question for the builders

looking to buy my first lathe and i don't want to drop a lot of money on it but would like it to have the capability to drill as well. my buddy and i have been making plugs for a few months now and i really love doing it. they only problem is that he has the lathe and it is all up to him when we make them so i want to buy one so i can do it when i want to. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. oh and i don't want to break the bank either. thanks so much guys

check out the used tools sales ad in your area. You might find a decent lathe there. I use a turncrafter wood lathe. Good Luck in your search.

If you dont want to spend alot of money get yourself the Harbor Frieght Table Top. Super super lathe for the money. I have a Jett Mini and the H.F. lathe. They are both great and at a 1/4 of the price then my Jett. You wont be disappointed.

Thanks for the info. I'll head down to harbour freight and check it out. I can't wait to start turning.

try looking at penn state industries. i got a small new turncrafter there last fall and it wasnt very expensive at all. the prices on there look a little higher than what I paid so I'm guessing they were running some kinda sale. i think i paid less than 200.

http://www.pennstateind.com/store/mini-lathes.html

fishing75 wrote:looking to buy my first lathe and i don't want to drop a lot of money on it but would like it to have the capability to drill as well. my buddy and i have been making plugs for a few months now and i really love doing it. they only problem is that he has the lathe and it is all up to him when we make them so i want to buy one so i can do it when i want to. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. oh and i don't want to break the bank either. thanks so much guys

Eurojett05's lathe will be available shortly. I have warned him repeatedly that if he didn't stop making plugs, I will be taking his lathe away.

cereal killer wrote:

fishing75 wrote:looking to buy my first lathe and i don't want to drop a lot of money on it but would like it to have the capability to drill as well. my buddy and i have been making plugs for a few months now and i really love doing it. they only problem is that he has the lathe and it is all up to him when we make them so i want to buy one so i can do it when i want to. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. oh and i don't want to break the bank either. thanks so much guys

Eurojett05's lathe will be available shortly. I have warned him repeatedly that if he didn't stop making plugs, I will be taking his lathe away.

cereal killer wrote:

fishing75 wrote:looking to buy my first lathe and i don't want to drop a lot of money on it but would like it to have the capability to drill as well. my buddy and i have been making plugs for a few months now and i really love doing it. they only problem is that he has the lathe and it is all up to him when we make them so i want to buy one so i can do it when i want to. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. oh and i don't want to break the bank either. thanks so much guys

Eurojett05's lathe will be available shortly. I have warned him repeatedly that if he didn't stop making plugs, I will be taking his lathe away.

NICE! How much do you want for it

fishing75 wrote:

cereal killer wrote:

fishing75 wrote:looking to buy my first lathe and i don't want to drop a lot of money on it but would like it to have the capability to drill as well. my buddy and i have been making plugs for a few months now and i really love doing it. they only problem is that he has the lathe and it is all up to him when we make them so i want to buy one so i can do it when i want to. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. oh and i don't want to break the bank either. thanks so much guys

Eurojett05's lathe will be available shortly. I have warned him repeatedly that if he didn't stop making plugs, I will be taking his lathe away.

NICE! How much do you want for it

You're welcome to pick it up from eurojett05's house anytime.

Great! I'll pick it up in the morning. Lol. Thanks jett you're a generous guy. Can you throw a few plugs in too. Lol.

got mine from grizzly tools, $100 plus shipping. been using it for 3 years and not 1 problem. 1/3 hp variable speed. small but perfect for what i need.

fishing75 wrote:Great! I'll pick it up in the morning. Lol. Thanks jett you're a generous guy. Can you throw a few plugs in too. Lol.

I think CK is just disappointed with Prop. 19

eurojett05 wrote:

fishing75 wrote:Great! I'll pick it up in the morning. Lol. Thanks jett you're a generous guy. Can you throw a few plugs in too. Lol.

I think CK is just disappointed with Prop. 19

friggin pot heads.

Bet you most of em were at home tokin up and forgot about it.