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Thread: Is this a good lathe?
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11th April 2009, 08:30 PM #61
Hey all i was just loking at gasweld website (not reliable as it breaks down a lot)
I saw a set of 8PC lathe chisels for $39, just wanted to know if the quality is anygood?Just another 17 year old who can work the remote
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11th April 2009, 09:46 PM #62You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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honestly. i would stick away from them unless you cant afford the more expensive ones.
they will be a low quality CS (carbon steel) and will not hold an edge for very long and the profiles will be a bit dodgy.
Check out carbatec or hare and forbes websites. for around a hundred bucks you can get a 6 set of HSS (high speed steel) chisels that will do you for a while. these will be good to practise sharpening on too because they are relatively cheap and decent quality.
when you have more money (and a continued interest) and require a better tool then you can go looking at hamlets and p&n etc which can cost you up to $200 for A chisel.
hope this helps.
if you do need to buy a cheap set of tools, look at ebay. you will find the same quality ones as gasweld only cheaper (depending on postage)S T I R L O
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11th April 2009, 09:49 PM #63You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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http://www.carbatec.com.au/woodturni...ing-chisel-set
theres a link to the Carbatec chisels. $159 - Massive price increase since i last looked
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W301
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Pr...stockCode=W302
hare and forbes - slightly better priced
Just looked at gary pyes website and found these:
http://gpwoodturning.sitesuitestores..._id=1107445171
they look like a great set for a begineer to start out withS T I R L O
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11th April 2009, 09:54 PM #64
Thanks mate think my best bet is one from Hare and forbes (hafco woodmaster) for $120
Seems of better quality too.
Thanks for the advice
Happy birthday and happy easterJust another 17 year old who can work the remote
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11th April 2009, 09:55 PM #65You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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check out the last link i just posted (editted into my second post)
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11th April 2009, 09:56 PM #66
What do you think about cheap scroll chucks off ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-100MM-4-JAW...3A1|240%3A1318
To me the lack of info means they are hiding the quality or lack of quality more likely. what is your opinion?Just another 17 year old who can work the remote
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11th April 2009, 10:07 PM #67You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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5 reasons why i wouldnt buy it.
- it doesnt say that the thread is via an insert so its only compatible on 1'x10tpi lathes
- it doesnt have a t-bar (which is better because you can use the chuck with one hand). it has a two handed operating system (blonde moment - cant remember what its called)
- its a 'unknown' brand wuth no extra jaws available and wouldnt be compatible with other brands.
- it doesnt say there is a woodscrew
- it doesnt have indexing
check out this one if you dont understand what i am talking about.
http://gpwoodturning.sitesuitestores..._id=1107445143
the thing on the left is an insert, then you have the allen key, the t-bar and finally the wood screw (and obviously the chcuk as well).S T I R L O
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11th April 2009, 10:14 PM #68
I guess this backs up the theory "you get what you pay for"
Thanks SS_11000
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11th April 2009, 10:15 PM #69You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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no worries mate.
glad to help.
i was once asking all the same questions you areS T I R L O
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