Scott Lux
12-12-2008, 8:59 AM
I bought the lathe "Black Friday" and the sander the following weekend, but I just got around to taking some pictures. Because "If there's no picture, it didn't happen."
I bought the Excelsior VS Mini Lathe after Shaun Gardner pointed out it would be on sale ($399 marked down to $199). I debated driving to Cincy (closest Rockler store) and decided not to. I took my chances online. I ended up paying $53 in shipping and handling, but I would have spent $25 in gas and 5 hours driving to pick it up.
It is definitely a step up from my Wilton. Bigger capacity in both directions, strong, smooth, and quiet. My Wilton is smooth and quiet too, but not as strong. As you can see from the pic, I don't have room for a bigger lathe, so this lathe seemd like a great step up. There is a stopper with CA drying on it.
I bought the sander at the local Woodcraft. $139 marked down to $119 with a one-day markdown to $99. Add to that a $10 gift certificate and you've got quite a deal.
I bought the Excelsior VS Mini Lathe after Shaun Gardner pointed out it would be on sale ($399 marked down to $199). I debated driving to Cincy (closest Rockler store) and decided not to. I took my chances online. I ended up paying $53 in shipping and handling, but I would have spent $25 in gas and 5 hours driving to pick it up.
It is definitely a step up from my Wilton. Bigger capacity in both directions, strong, smooth, and quiet. My Wilton is smooth and quiet too, but not as strong. As you can see from the pic, I don't have room for a bigger lathe, so this lathe seemd like a great step up. There is a stopper with CA drying on it.
I bought the sander at the local Woodcraft. $139 marked down to $119 with a one-day markdown to $99. Add to that a $10 gift certificate and you've got quite a deal.