"recommendations on a mini-lathe?" Topic
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 Virtualscratchbuilder   | 10 Apr 2018 7:38 p.m. PST |
I am looking for a small hobby lathe to turn wood. Most of the stuff on eBay and Amazon looks like cheap cr***.
Any recommendations?
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| Cacique Caribe | 10 Apr 2018 8:22 p.m. PST |
Because I only needed to make 2 items, I actually got to convert my drill into an improvised lathe. I think I saw a recent video that someone else did. I'll see if I can find it. Dan
EDIT
Here's one:
YouTube link |
| Walking Sailor | 10 Apr 2018 9:43 p.m. PST |
Have you tried your friendly local Harbor Freight?
link
It's my go to proof of concept tool store. If it works, great! If it doesn't work I need something else i.e. a different type of tool. If it fails to do the job, then I need a better (more expensive) tool from some where else.
A better search turns up better options
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 Jeff Ewing | 11 Apr 2018 6:58 a.m. PST |
I am a big fan of Micro-Mark. They are not cheap however: link If you only want to lathe wood, you're in more comfortable territory: link Edit: slaps forehead: I see you say "to turn wood." |
| dampfpanzerwagon | 11 Apr 2018 11:49 a.m. PST |
How about this….. link Tony |
| zoneofcontrol | 15 Apr 2018 7:52 a.m. PST |
A follow on to dampfpanzerwagon:
I bought a Black & Decker portable work bench years ago. I used it as the work base and to hold my hand drill in place. From there is was just a matter to rig up something to hold the piece of wood being worked.
link I was a Cub Scout leader and used this set-up once a year to work on about 50+ Pinewood Derby Cars with our kids. I don't know how often you may need to use a lathe, but for a small quantity or infrequent work, this may work out for you. |
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