As the title implies, I am wondering if there are any woodturners out there? I've been considering getting a lathe for a while. I want to turn horns/waveguides and phase plugs. I intend to do rather large horns at some point so outboard turning is a requirement.
I'm eyeing this lathe right now. I can't seem to find another lathe that in principal offers more for the money.
My budget isn't super tight, but I'd rather not spend upwards of $1500 for a lathe I am not sure I am going to be real successful in using.
I've been watching craigslist for the last two years and only really old, really huge or hobby bench lathes have come up.
What are the features that you can't live without? What are the things to look for? If you were to turn large horns, what would you want?
Thanks,
I'm eyeing this lathe right now. I can't seem to find another lathe that in principal offers more for the money.
My budget isn't super tight, but I'd rather not spend upwards of $1500 for a lathe I am not sure I am going to be real successful in using.
I've been watching craigslist for the last two years and only really old, really huge or hobby bench lathes have come up.
What are the features that you can't live without? What are the things to look for? If you were to turn large horns, what would you want?
Thanks,
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