Thread: Wood lathe mystery

Doesn't look like the NZ Tanner wood lathes I have seen. Looks more like a modified generic to me.

Have you bought it yet, or just looking at it?

Sorry but it looks more like it would make a better boat anchor than lathe

You can still buy them brand new for less than $200; Home Hardware have a red one under their own brand. They're a fantastic way to demonstrate that you get exactly what you pay for.

Very, very lightweight and susceptible to vibration. The slab it has been nailed to will assist in dampening the vibrations but most importantly it will have tripled the overall value.

Pay no more than $20 and only if the seller looks like he is so desperate for cash he is about to eat his own shoes

The best use for 'em is to throw the bed & tailstock away... and use the headstock end as a disk linisher. Which is what I've done with mine.

Mind you, I have seen some fantastic work done on them but that's more a testament to the skill and perseverance of the turners rather than any reflection on the lathe!

Its a piece of junk, rusty junk.
Give it a wide berth, very wide!

Whoa Whoa Guys come on!

I would would take it off his hands if he paid me $50.

Oh, Sorry, he is selling it. Nah, Tell him he is dreaming

I bought a superb Delta Midi for $120 of Gumtree 5 years ago, absolute ripper. Nothing wrong with it.
That lathe you are looking at is a POS! Steer Clear my friend.
Willy

I have two by another name, one was free, the other $10. They are worth what I paid for them.

Hi Shippers,
Virtually, what has been said, but, wood make a good Sander.
So when you get a real Lathe, & with that Board underneath, you wood get a few nice Platters out of it.
I really think you could do a lot better, & get some help, like you are doing now.
Maybe a few Turners near you, that may like to help you out.

I had one of these simular lathes and the headstock flexed away when I tightened the tailstock.
I would keep looking, and agree with the comments above.

I don't think this is the standard generic GMC/Dynalink style wood lathe for a couple of reasons - the external mounted motor & the length of the ways. The motor is internal & the ways are usually two piece on the generics.

Thankyou people.
I was only looking, havent bought.

My interest is due to want/need.
I have an ongoing project that requires some blanks for a screw thread.
I made a jig for the router to turn some blanks, overall pretty good but not accurate enough for my liking, so then thought a used lathe could be a idea as the budget is thin.

Again thankyou,

Now that i am searching, could you assist with brands or manufacturers that i could keep an eye out for.

Shippers

Woodfast ones are ace and can sometimes be picked up cheap.
Look for something with a cast iron bed is a good start.

Is there a wood turning club or Men's Shed in your area; this would be a great way for you to learn turning and try out a quality machine. You will also benefit from hands on instruction and the availability of different types/brands of turning tools.