Used lathe

[Ellen Benkin]

I'm brand new to turning and I would like to start with a Jet Midi Lathe. I know a lot of turners start with that lathe and trade up, so I assume there are a lot of used lathes out there just waiting for buyers. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find them? Also, what problems should I look for and what would be a good price for a used lathe?

Thanks.

[John Shuk]

I think alot of those folks like them so much they keep them and have 2 lathes!

[Steven Wilson]

Visit the various woodworking forums and watch the ads, you may find one but it may take you a few months. Or just buy a new one and keep it when you finally get a large Oneway.

[Carole Valentine]

Good luck! I have seen very few come up for sale and those went at nearly new prices. I finally bit the bullet and bought a new one. The VS is now on sale for what I paid for my non-VS in December.:( When I get a larger lathe, I will not get rid of my mini.

[David Fried]

Consider this, too:

http://www.cpowoodworking.com/wood_lathes/la200k.html

[Dawn Sunkle]

I checked that out. Great deal. However they are out of stock :(
If you click on the main logo it'll take you to their main page and the lathes aren't listed :(

Keep watching though.. they may get more in stock. They are such a good lathe that they don't get alot in to refurbish.

[Robert Cox]

I get ready to ship when I checked the link just now.

[Ellen Benkin]

Great site. Thanks for the referral.

[John Shuk]

What a deal. If you can contact them and see if they will be getting stock in then I'd buy that. Delta makes a nice little lathe.

[Ellen Benkin]

I called them yesterday and they don't have any lathes and they have no idea when they might get some. So, it's a great price, but the product doesn't exist.