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11th July 2015, 08:23 AM #1Senior Member
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Getting Back Into It
Have not turned or used a lathe for a couple of years.
But am getting itchy hands to do some small stuff.
And came across a Beaver/Vimarc in gumtree.
Thoughts Please
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11th July 2015, 08:42 AM #2
How much and what comes with it.
What have you used before and what kind of turning will you be doing.
Dave TTC
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11th July 2015, 09:46 AM #3Senior Member
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Below is link to it:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/decep...-00/1083620404
Only small pens/boxes etc
Thanks
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11th July 2015, 10:20 AM #4
There was one on here for sale but without the accessories.
From memory it was $1000 which seemed fair.
Electronic variable speen will be real handy for for pen turning and general turning. Great to go from chisel to sand paper and back up to friction polish without having to change belts.
The accessories look good and all in all a great start out set up.
I always look for a deal. I'd try an offer around 1300 and see what happens. You can always go up. I believe the lathe was around $2000 new but others may be able to correct me there and give a better review of the lathe.
Dave TTC
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11th July 2015, 11:46 AM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Lots of accessories and all clean looking. The price seems a bit high, but I'm looking at it from USA $.
My rule of thumb on used stuff is 50% of new for decent looking good working condition equipment. A little more for nice looking.
As I do bowls and apply oil finish while on the lathe, nice looking does not last long, so I lean toward ugly and needing a little work for 30 - 40% of new.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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11th July 2015, 11:53 AM #6
I agree with the 50% rule.
If you average the accessories at about $50 each new price as a guide. Some cost more some cost less.
That might given you a quick guuide to access the value of what comes with it.
Sorby are good chisels. Id only be tempted to negotiate on price because of the accessories. if you dont need or want the accessories then there are better deals to be had.
I think the ad said vicmarc chuck. They are one of the best.
Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art
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11th July 2015, 06:44 PM #7
As Dave mentioned...Variable Speed is great but if it has Reverse as well, that's a bonus.
I use reverse for sanding..that way I can sand over the top of the piece and the dust heads towards the back of the machine and not directly into your face
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16th July 2015, 05:49 AM #8Senior Member
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16th July 2015, 07:31 AM #9
Look here on market place and remember your fellow woodies may be able to assist with transport if you see one interstate.
It does not cost to ask
Dave TTC
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