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    Default Help with a second hand lathe.

    Hi, though I have had experience in the past with woodturning but I'm not too familiar with the machines themselves.

    I purchased an aldi one second hand a few years ago and have used it once. It's just taking up space. It's junk..
    I have the opportunity to buy a Durden L500 for around $500.

    Is this worth it or keep looking?

    Matti

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    Default The Lathe.

    Hi Matti,
    Personally I think you should keep your $500 & keep an eye out for something a bit better.
    Not sure if it is the same Model, but years a school had a Durden & you had to use a hunk of wood to stop the belt from slipping, & even then it was hopeless.
    Your Money, but I think you can do better.
    Regards,
    issatree.
    Have Lathe, Wood Travel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by issatree View Post
    Hi Matti,
    Personally I think you should keep your $500 & keep an eye out for something a bit better.
    Not sure if it is the same Model, but years a school had a Durden & you had to use a hunk of wood to stop the belt from slipping, & even then it was hopeless.
    Your Money, but I think you can do better.
    Thanks for the advice. Back to keep looking! Thanking you.

    Matti

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