Thread: I want, nay NEED a lathe!

sydney wood turners guild.

i really have no idea where or when they meet. all i know is: they have a website

http://www.sydneywoodturners.com.au/
...i just went and found the site.

I have a attraction to some GMC products, but please keep away from the lathes.

I bought a MC1100, cost me around $450, lasted 3 years, then had to spend around $70 for a motor rewind, but still goes after 6 years.

Just spend a bit extra and you'll be able to on sell it should it not be for you (like as if that's going to happen!)

Best wishes with it.
GC

G'day ficfac What the others have said on lathe I have an mc1100 which equates to both carbatec and hare@forbes and was happy with it I bought it from a club member for around 200 dollars with some gear [up till then I had a GMC ] the difference is immense I have also now bought the carbatec middy MC1800 .which I use as a traveller and for pens. I am happy wth both . Now Northwood tools . I have a few and apart from the handle on the 2" roughing gouge being a bit on the short side [and subsequently replaced ] every thing else is good Not Sorby but a lot better than the Indian and some of the other Chinese stuff and you can buy Northwood individually . I also found their service EXCELLANT. A bloody sight better than C******C have been lately. Also keep an eye on Ebay.. Trust this may help your decision making process Welcome to this infection or affliction called wood turning Kindest regards WW.Wally

you guys are all great! wally, i think I'll try the northwoods. My boss recently bought a jet lathe just for fun and this is what has got me hooked. he just got the carba-tec economy chisels and they seem to do the job, but I'd like to try something different and you can't argue with the price.

Ficfac - I'm assuming you've read the online review here:
http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...rningtools.htm

G'day again Ficfac. Just to let you know - I think P7n turning tools are the best value for money you will find.
A number of forumites have them and are more than happy. The steelis very high quality. bought uhnhandled you can save a bit and get turning practice by making your own handles.
Go for it and good luck.
P.S We are blokes - not guys.

thanks BLOKES. Andy,the review is pretty positive about northwoods. I'll check out those p7n ones too artme bloke. thanks again.

Ficfac, Try a search on e-bay, if you are not in a big hurry you will find one in your area. Most of the lathes I see there are for pick up only. My first lathe was home made, big & heavy and I scrounged most of the parts.

FicFac
there is an open day at Trend next weekend (ie 8 - 9 Aug)
website here
you might want to go up and have a look, probably worth while

PS if you have a SWMBO you might want to warn her

cheers mr sawdust maker. by the way the swmbo is reading this with me...

i got a second-hand Sherwood MC-1100-B for $350. happy days!!!

Nice work, it'll last you long enough.

GC

Originally Posted by ficfac

i got a second-hand Sherwood MC-1100-B for $350. happy days!!!

PICTURES we need piccys. This did not happen without a picture. No Mate can't wait to see your work
Toni

Congratulations Ficfac... have fun turning!


Chipman