sells07
21st January 2016, 11:33 AM
Hi all,
I have done my best to scroll through the forums looking into where and what I should spend my money on. Currently my budget is around $1000. I have been looking at the wl-18 from hafco (https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W382) along with some tools etc. I have learnt the lesson before that you get what you pay for so am open minded to price if the difference in quality is significantly higher. Unfortunately no amount of forum reading will give me the knowledge I require to purchase a quality second hand instrument off ebay/gumtree. Im located in brisbane BTW.
My intention is to use the lathe for turning tomahawk and axe handles(less that 1m), making some bowls (when i get better) and potentially things like chess pieces, cups etc.
As for sharpening I should be fine as Ive been a hobby blacksmith and knifemaker for a few years and have a nice 72"belt grinder designed for just that function.
If any of you more experienced members could point me toward either something second hand or have any comments on a machine like the one above I would be extremely grateful.
Hope you all have had a good start to the year!
Chris
I have done my best to scroll through the forums looking into where and what I should spend my money on. Currently my budget is around $1000. I have been looking at the wl-18 from hafco (https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/W382) along with some tools etc. I have learnt the lesson before that you get what you pay for so am open minded to price if the difference in quality is significantly higher. Unfortunately no amount of forum reading will give me the knowledge I require to purchase a quality second hand instrument off ebay/gumtree. Im located in brisbane BTW.
My intention is to use the lathe for turning tomahawk and axe handles(less that 1m), making some bowls (when i get better) and potentially things like chess pieces, cups etc.
As for sharpening I should be fine as Ive been a hobby blacksmith and knifemaker for a few years and have a nice 72"belt grinder designed for just that function.
If any of you more experienced members could point me toward either something second hand or have any comments on a machine like the one above I would be extremely grateful.
Hope you all have had a good start to the year!
Chris