Bernie Weishapl
12-03-2005, 12:17 AM
I guess as Andy Hoyt said in one of the post of Bob Noles, " now who's next." Well I have been reading and watching the post of Bob's since it started and I have some questions on lathe's.
#1) should a guy get a lathe with 3/4" X 16 with MT #1 or
#2) is one with 1" X 8 with MT#2 better.
#3) what about speed? Most of the minis start at 500 to 750 up to 3200.
I have been looking at the Turncrafter Pro Midi, Shop Fox mini, Delta Midi. There is also a lathe on that auction place that is a 1/2 hp with 1" X 8 with MT #2. It is a 10" X 18" and 750 to 3200. I am like Bob and never have turned in my life. My brother does but moved to New Mexico. He used to turn things for me that I designed. I would like to turn spindles for grandfather clocks I build. Most are about 14" long. Thus the Shop Fox might be a little small at 12" between centers. I imagine it is like my brother said and most of you have said once it starts you are done. My brothers wife says it is almost incurable addiction with him.
Any help would be appreciated. Have a good weekend.
#1) should a guy get a lathe with 3/4" X 16 with MT #1 or
#2) is one with 1" X 8 with MT#2 better.
#3) what about speed? Most of the minis start at 500 to 750 up to 3200.
I have been looking at the Turncrafter Pro Midi, Shop Fox mini, Delta Midi. There is also a lathe on that auction place that is a 1/2 hp with 1" X 8 with MT #2. It is a 10" X 18" and 750 to 3200. I am like Bob and never have turned in my life. My brother does but moved to New Mexico. He used to turn things for me that I designed. I would like to turn spindles for grandfather clocks I build. Most are about 14" long. Thus the Shop Fox might be a little small at 12" between centers. I imagine it is like my brother said and most of you have said once it starts you are done. My brothers wife says it is almost incurable addiction with him.
Any help would be appreciated. Have a good weekend.