I am looking at getting a lathe for the shop and the total cost of everything needed has restricted me for a while.
What are your opinions of the Grizzly G0462 Lathe? Doses anyone have one?
I like the 2 hp motor and digital readout. It has a 16" swing and weighs in over 300 lbs.
http://www.grizzly.com/products/G0462
The price is around $480.00 delivered. I figure with the cost of turning tools and a Tormek for sharpening I will be around $1200.00. Add some additional faceplates and I'm looking at $1600.00 or so by the time I get going. That's the primary reason I am looking at the Grizzly. It's mounted on a heavy-duty stand that also impressed me.
I have looked at used lathes and it seems that a lathe is the one tool most woodworkers keep forever. What’s available second hand seems to be worn out and in need of much repair.