Could you estimate the basic entry cost of getting a lathe/turning setup all kitted out? I have a lot of other tools for a burgeoning shop - hoping to rent a place with a real garage soon so I can actually you know use something bigger than a circular saw - and wondering if lathe work is something I could add to my plans
it really depends on your area if your getting used, which I reccomend. check online marketplaces and the like. if this was pre covid I'd say join a turning club and some old guy would probably sell you one of his for a song. and don't buy a no name mini lathe new or used, they're trash. if there's any you find and wanna know my opinion on, just send me a link.
Could you estimate the basic entry cost of getting a lathe/turning setup all kitted out? I have a lot of other tools for a burgeoning shop - hoping to rent a place with a real garage soon so I can actually you know use something bigger than a circular saw - and wondering if lathe work is something I could add to my plans
it really depends on your area if your getting used, which I reccomend. check online marketplaces and the like. if this was pre covid I'd say join a turning club and some old guy would probably sell you one of his for a song. and don't buy a no name mini lathe new or used, they're trash. if there's any you find and wanna know my opinion on, just send me a link.
I had joined my local woodworking guild, with full opportunity to join classes etc, right before covid hit ;_; good advice tho