Brent Ring
12-20-2010, 3:14 PM
All
My old HF drill press is in need of replacement, and I have run into the time in my WW life where a small lathe might be handy. Building tools handles, maybe some small table chair legs, etc. I need some wisdom and guidance. All should be available on Amazon, as my purchasing power comes in the form of Amazon gift cards. (Unless someone wants to purchase some Amazon gift codes from me)
My paramters:
1. Lathe
I am very new to turning and this would be my first lathe. I would need to purchase tools and expect to not turn anything over 18", but want to have the capacity to grow. Most of my work would tie back to flatwork at some point. Not sure I am ready to true the vortext out :). But I can see the projects coming that will require some lathe work, and after recently turning some vise handles, I found it a lot of fun.
I am looking at the following ones:
Steel City Tool Works 60170G Granite 5 Speed Mini Lathe
SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe (http://www.amazon.com/SHOP-W1752-Mini-Wood-Lathe/dp/B001R23TD0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1292875674&sr=1-1)
<H1 class=parseasinTitle>PSI Woodworking TCLC10VS Commander 10-Inch Variable Speed Midi Lathe
</H1>Any other thoughts or ideas, including beginning tool set advice is welcome.
2. Drill Press
I dont think I need a floor standing model, but I definately need more that 6" of depth that I have now. That said, a floor model would be ok, if necessary. I might just have to make a reversible mortiser/drill press station as I have a mortiser and love already. Which of these would be best for the average hobbiest woodworker that will last awhile as well? Are there other suggestions you might have?
I have been looking at 4 in particular.
DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/DELTA-DP300L-12-Inch-TwinLaser-Crosshair/dp/B000IZC28U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
SHOP FOX W1670 1/2-Horsepower Floor Radial Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/W1670-2-Horsepower-Floor-Radial-Drill/dp/B001R23SOU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
SHOP FOX W1669 1/2-Horsepower Benchtop Radial Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/W1669-2-Horsepower-Benchtop-Radial-Drill/dp/B001R23SOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
Rikon 30-200 13-Inch Floor Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/Rikon-30-200-13-Inch-Floor-Drill/dp/B001MJ01NY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
Thanks in advance
Brent
My old HF drill press is in need of replacement, and I have run into the time in my WW life where a small lathe might be handy. Building tools handles, maybe some small table chair legs, etc. I need some wisdom and guidance. All should be available on Amazon, as my purchasing power comes in the form of Amazon gift cards. (Unless someone wants to purchase some Amazon gift codes from me)
My paramters:
1. Lathe
I am very new to turning and this would be my first lathe. I would need to purchase tools and expect to not turn anything over 18", but want to have the capacity to grow. Most of my work would tie back to flatwork at some point. Not sure I am ready to true the vortext out :). But I can see the projects coming that will require some lathe work, and after recently turning some vise handles, I found it a lot of fun.
I am looking at the following ones:
Steel City Tool Works 60170G Granite 5 Speed Mini Lathe
SHOP FOX W1752 Mini Wood Lathe (http://www.amazon.com/SHOP-W1752-Mini-Wood-Lathe/dp/B001R23TD0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1292875674&sr=1-1)
<H1 class=parseasinTitle>PSI Woodworking TCLC10VS Commander 10-Inch Variable Speed Midi Lathe
</H1>Any other thoughts or ideas, including beginning tool set advice is welcome.
2. Drill Press
I dont think I need a floor standing model, but I definately need more that 6" of depth that I have now. That said, a floor model would be ok, if necessary. I might just have to make a reversible mortiser/drill press station as I have a mortiser and love already. Which of these would be best for the average hobbiest woodworker that will last awhile as well? Are there other suggestions you might have?
I have been looking at 4 in particular.
DELTA DP300L 12-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/DELTA-DP300L-12-Inch-TwinLaser-Crosshair/dp/B000IZC28U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
SHOP FOX W1670 1/2-Horsepower Floor Radial Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/W1670-2-Horsepower-Floor-Radial-Drill/dp/B001R23SOU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
SHOP FOX W1669 1/2-Horsepower Benchtop Radial Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/W1669-2-Horsepower-Benchtop-Radial-Drill/dp/B001R23SOA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
Rikon 30-200 13-Inch Floor Drill Press (http://www.amazon.com/Rikon-30-200-13-Inch-Floor-Drill/dp/B001MJ01NY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top)
Thanks in advance
Brent