Brad Simmons
11-15-2011, 10:27 AM
Hello Gentlemen. I'm just getting in to turning and am on a budget, so like most people I'm looking for a good deal. I found this ad on my local Craigslist and wondered if it is...
Duracraft WL -- 1236 Wood Turning Lathe w/stand and tools - $225
This professional grade, ¾ hp, 5-speed wood turning lathe is complete and works great. It offers a 12" swing and 37" center-to-center working length. It is mounted on a sturdy, finished wood lathe stand with two velvet lined drawers that contain a full complement of accessories and wood turning tools, including 4 standard turning knives, 12 custom made detailing tools and 2 rasps. Accessories include a drive spur, 4 ¼" drive hub, small and large live tail centers, and both 6" and 12" tool rests. Adjustment wrenches and handles are all intact and unbroken. Original instruction manual and documentation is included.
Also available is a complete 6-pc set of Craftsman wood turning knives in like-new condition for $50 if purchased separately or can be included with the lathe set described above for $250 total package price.
http://images.craigslist.org/5Y25T05X23kf3m03l7bbe52feb48fdc3912f0.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/5Z45W25S03n33k43pabbed94bb921178b1af8.jpg
I would welcome your input. Thanks!
Duracraft WL -- 1236 Wood Turning Lathe w/stand and tools - $225
This professional grade, ¾ hp, 5-speed wood turning lathe is complete and works great. It offers a 12" swing and 37" center-to-center working length. It is mounted on a sturdy, finished wood lathe stand with two velvet lined drawers that contain a full complement of accessories and wood turning tools, including 4 standard turning knives, 12 custom made detailing tools and 2 rasps. Accessories include a drive spur, 4 ¼" drive hub, small and large live tail centers, and both 6" and 12" tool rests. Adjustment wrenches and handles are all intact and unbroken. Original instruction manual and documentation is included.
Also available is a complete 6-pc set of Craftsman wood turning knives in like-new condition for $50 if purchased separately or can be included with the lathe set described above for $250 total package price.
http://images.craigslist.org/5Y25T05X23kf3m03l7bbe52feb48fdc3912f0.jpghttp://images.craigslist.org/5Z45W25S03n33k43pabbed94bb921178b1af8.jpg
I would welcome your input. Thanks!