mini vs midi

[Sam Starr]

Can some one tell me what the differance is between a mini and a midi lathe. I am very new to turning and will be turning pens. I have also heard that a vs jet lathe would be a good lathe for this.

PS hello everyone

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[Jim Becker]

Pretty much the name...marketing and all that... These terms generally refer to the same class of machine.

I agree that the Jet VS is a good machine to look at, either the 10" swing version that's been around for some time or the new 12" swing machine recently introduced.

[Sam Starr]

Thank you Jim as I said I am very new to turning. The last time I turned anything was in shop class in 1974 or 75 and will be attending a class or 2 before I buy my lathe. Thanks again.

[Nancy Laird]

Sam, take a look at the WoodTek midi before you buy - 6 speeds, 10" swing, 15" centers. It's my go-to lathe right now, and enough to enable me to start turning small bowls and stuff. Price is right, too.

Nancy

[Bernie Weishapl]

Sam, take a look at the WoodTek midi before you buy - 6 speeds, 10" swing, 15" centers. It's my go-to lathe right now, and enough to enable me to start turning small bowls and stuff. Price is right, too.

Nancy


Bowls, you say bowls. What bowls??????:rolleyes:;):cool: I haven't seen any bowls by Nancy!!!!!!!!!:rolleyes:;):p

[Sam Starr]

Thanks Nancy I will look into it

[Nancy Laird]

Bernie. As I said on that "other place", I'm setting a goal of the end of JUNE to get a bowl done. If I make it, you'll see it. I'm going to have to go back and ask Andy to add your name to those who are "gently" prodding me to get to bowls!!!

Nancy

[Bernie Weishapl]

Oh man now I have to sit on pins and needles waiting. :eek::D:cool:;) Can't wait to see it Nancy. You will do fine.

[Neal Addy]

Pssst, Nancy.... prod, prod, prod!

Looking forward to seeing your first!

[Nancy Laird]

Oh, no, Neil, not you too??? See my new post here: http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=59167

Nancy