Mike,

Ouch! that hurts,

My 1941 Delta is in the corner whimpering, I saved it from the scrap man.

 

Larry

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Mike Dillen said:

Tony, whenever anyone wants to get into turning for cheap I cringe. Reason being when I try go cheap I just get frustrated and end up spending money twice. Turning is anything but cheap. I would however take a few classes in wood turning before you spend a dime and if it appeals to you then buy quality tools and it will make the craft more enjoyable & cheaper in the long run.

Look on craig's list and in a lot of cases you can find a lathe in good condition at a fair price. I wouldn't buy a Delta at this time due to the decline in customer support. If your looking for a Midi lathe I would highly advise staying away from harbor freight and Penn State Industries, the quality is hit or miss. If you want to start with a Midi lathe take a look at the new Jet Midi lathe that was just released. http://www.jettools.com/us/en/home/  It has features that I wished were available when I bought my Jet.

Woodcraft usually has pretty good assortment of lathes. 

Tony Greenway said:

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Thanks Mike, appreciate the info, I will do what you suggest

 
Mike Dillen said:

Tony, whenever anyone wants to get into turning for cheap I cringe. Reason being when I try go cheap I just get frustrated and end up spending money twice. Turning is anything but cheap. I would however take a few classes in wood turning before you spend a dime and if it appeals to you then buy quality tools and it will make the craft more enjoyable & cheaper in the long run.

Look on craig's list and in a lot of cases you can find a lathe in good condition at a fair price. I wouldn't buy a Delta at this time due to the decline in customer support. If your looking for a Midi lathe I would highly advise staying away from harbor freight and Penn State Industries, the quality is hit or miss. If you want to start with a Midi lathe take a look at the new Jet Midi lathe that was just released. http://www.jettools.com/us/en/home/  It has features that I wished were available when I bought my Jet.

Woodcraft usually has pretty good assortment of lathes. 

Tony Greenway said:

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Great advice, Mike, thanks for jumping in!

Mike Dillen said:

Tony, whenever anyone wants to get into turning for cheap I cringe. Reason being when I try go cheap I just get frustrated and end up spending money twice. Turning is anything but cheap. I would however take a few classes in wood turning before you spend a dime and if it appeals to you then buy quality tools and it will make the craft more enjoyable & cheaper in the long run.

Look on craig's list and in a lot of cases you can find a lathe in good condition at a fair price. I wouldn't buy a Delta at this time due to the decline in customer support. If your looking for a Midi lathe I would highly advise staying away from harbor freight and Penn State Industries, the quality is hit or miss. If you want to start with a Midi lathe take a look at the new Jet Midi lathe that was just released. http://www.jettools.com/us/en/home/  It has features that I wished were available when I bought my Jet.

Woodcraft usually has pretty good assortment of lathes. 

Tony Greenway said:

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Sorry Larry I was refering to the newer tools. The old Deltas are like bedrock, they're the foundation of woodworking.

Larry Buskirk said:

Mike,

Ouch! that hurts,

My 1941 Delta is in the corner whimpering, I saved it from the scrap man.

 

Larry

Old Woodworking Machinery Forum Host

Mike Dillen said:

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I really love these pins Lew. I am trying to get my hands on some stock big enough to turn some short ones of my own but finding stock big enough is a bit expensive, without charging an arm and leg for what I make.

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