whats the difference between the carbatec mini lathe

[micklure]

hi there can any one tell me the difference in the mini lathes I and thinking to buy a carbtec mini are they any good ?
they look like a jet mini just priced a lot cheaper my budget is limited
I am on the south coast so I will have to buy the lathe sight un seen
thanks mick

[dai sensei]

I have a Woodfast and would recommend it, great little lathe with easy belt change, plus standard 30x3.5 headstock thread.

But for what looks like a good little cheap lathe, this one (http://www.popsshed.com.au/Product_Main.aspx?cid=8&scid=56&pid=23) is a beaut, and with variable speed.

Cheers

[Sturdee]

But for what looks like a good little cheap lathe, this one (http://www.popsshed.com.au/Product_Main.aspx?cid=8&scid=56&pid=23) is a beaut, and with variable speed.

Cheers

I have that one and it's a little beauty, gets a fair work out and no complaints. Further if you're a member of a wood turning club he'll give a discount as well, which may cover the cost of the freight.


Peter.

[Rhys_holland]

i have the pops shed lathe too and it is fantastic