Hi,
I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
example?
I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter to
make candle sticks or table lamps.
I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability in
Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
Thanks
Clive
Clive asks:
>I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
>live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
>Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
>to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
>example?
>I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
>which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter to
>make candle sticks or table lamps.
Jet, Delta and Ryobi recently (and Jet and Delta still) made small lathes that
would serve, I think.
Check the Jet web site. I'd guess they're available world wide...and probably
used on ebay and elsewhere.
Yes. JML1014. 14" length, should work for you as should the Delta LA200, at
14-1/2".
Charlie Self
"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without
integrity is dangerous and dreadful."
Samuel Johnson
Thanks for the link but I can only find a "Taig" lathe on that site with a
maximum length between centers of 9 3/4 " which is not long enough for my
needs.
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> "Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Hi,
> > I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but
I
> > live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> > Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from
time
> > to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate,
for
> > example?
> > I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes -
something
> > which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough
diameter
> to
> > make candle sticks or table lamps.
> > I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability
in
> > Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > Clive
> >
> >
>
>
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"Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
> live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
> to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
> example?
> I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
> which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter
to
> make candle sticks or table lamps.
> I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability in
> Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Clive
>
>
Nevermind.. its capacity is 9 3/4"
Sorry about that.
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>
> "Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi,
> > I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but
I
> > live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> > Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from
time
> > to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate,
for
> > example?
> > I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes -
something
> > which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough
diameter
> to
> > make candle sticks or table lamps.
> > I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability
in
> > Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> > Thanks
> > Clive
> >
> >
>
>
I just bought the Jet Mini lathe and it is great for it's size and
capacities. It obviously isn't going to compete with its larger cousins,
but it does great for what it's designed for. I got the deal at Woodcraft
with the free leg set, but I've heard rumors that the price on this will
drop soon when Jet releases the VS version of the lathe pretty soon.
I haven't had it long, but have turned a few practice spindles and a few
pens and it has almost no vibration and hasn't missed a beat so far.
Mike
--
There are no stupid questions.
There are a LOT of inquisitive idiots.
"Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
> live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
> to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
> example?
> I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
> which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter
to
> make candle sticks or table lamps.
> I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability in
> Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Clive
>
>
Try Craft Supplies in England. The carry lots of lathes - all sizes+ lots of
woodturning supplies.
"Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
> live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
> to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
> example?
> I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
> which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter
to
> make candle sticks or table lamps.
> I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability in
> Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Clive
>
>
The jet JML1014 might be what you are looking for. I don't know if they
have a European version. The owner of The Cutting Edge in Houston, Texas
specializes in wood turning. I am sure he would be glad to talk to you.
www.cuttingedgetools.com or [email protected] or 001-713-981-9228.
I am not affiliated with them but shop there when I want the best.
Bob
"Clive" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi,
> I wonder if anybody can help me. I'd like to buy a woodturning lathe but I
> live in a flat with no spare room that I could use as a workshop.
> Is there such a thing as a "tabletop" lathe that I could install from time
> to time on a table on the balcony - or on a Black and Decker workmate, for
> example?
> I'd need something bigger than the little model makers lathes - something
> which could handle up to about 14 or 15 inches length and enough diameter
to
> make candle sticks or table lamps.
> I'm living in France so any information about "midi" lathe availability in
> Europe (e.g. UK) would be appreciated.
> Thanks
> Clive
>
>