Ok, first I would like to say thanks to everyone, I have learned a lot just by reading the message board.
So, I am looking to buy my first lathe and get started turning some pens to start with, and probably other items down the road. But I have a few questions, on what to look for in a lathe etc.. Trying to stay in a budget, what would you consider a good lathe to learn on but not out grow in a short time?
I would like to keep my spending on a lathe under $250.00
I have looked at these:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?O...Select=Details
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLPLUS.html
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLPRO.html
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/TCLPROVS.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=65345
Is it better to have a VS lathe? What is this difference between a MT#1 and MT#2, it their a benefit to have one over the other?
Also, if I was to find a used lathe, is their anything to look for that could be wrong with it? So I know its in good working order
Again thanks to everyone’s help, hopefully I will be turning soon.
Jay