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16th February 2015, 08:40 PM #1Senior Member
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Wood lathe mystery
Does anyone have any knowledge on Glentanner wood lathe.
I found one advertised that i think would suit my needs.
I have no turning experience, and dont envisage i will delve too deeply.
I did a quick google search but came up empty.
Regards
Shippers
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16th February 2015, 09:45 PM #2
Doesn't look like the NZ Tanner wood lathes I have seen. Looks more like a modified generic to me.
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16th February 2015, 10:17 PM #3
Have you bought it yet, or just looking at it?
Sorry but it looks more like it would make a better boat anchor than latheNeil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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16th February 2015, 10:35 PM #4
You can still buy them brand new for less than $200; Home Hardware have a red one under their own brand. They're a fantastic way to demonstrate that you get exactly what you pay for.
Very, very lightweight and susceptible to vibration. The slab it has been nailed to will assist in dampening the vibrations but most importantly it will have tripled the overall value.
Pay no more than $20 and only if the seller looks like he is so desperate for cash he is about to eat his own shoes
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16th February 2015, 10:52 PM #5
The best use for 'em is to throw the bed & tailstock away... and use the headstock end as a disk linisher. Which is what I've done with mine.
Mind you, I have seen some fantastic work done on them but that's more a testament to the skill and perseverance of the turners rather than any reflection on the lathe!
- Andy Mc
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16th February 2015, 11:40 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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Its a piece of junk, rusty junk.
Give it a wide berth, very wide!
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17th February 2015, 12:40 AM #7
Whoa Whoa Guys come on!
I would would take it off his hands if he paid me $50.
Oh, Sorry, he is selling it. Nah, Tell him he is dreaming
I bought a superb Delta Midi for $120 of Gumtree 5 years ago, absolute ripper. Nothing wrong with it.
That lathe you are looking at is a POS! Steer Clear my friend.
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17th February 2015, 03:49 AM #8GOLD MEMBER
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I have two by another name, one was free, the other $10. They are worth what I paid for them.
So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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17th February 2015, 04:25 AM #9
The Lathe ????.
Hi Shippers,
Virtually, what has been said, but, wood make a good Sander.
So when you get a real Lathe, & with that Board underneath, you wood get a few nice Platters out of it.
I really think you could do a lot better, & get some help, like you are doing now.
Maybe a few Turners near you, that may like to help you out.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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17th February 2015, 07:08 AM #10GOLD MEMBER
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I had one of these simular lathes and the headstock flexed away when I tightened the tailstock.
I would keep looking, and agree with the comments above.
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17th February 2015, 07:58 AM #11
I don't think this is the standard generic GMC/Dynalink style wood lathe for a couple of reasons - the external mounted motor & the length of the ways. The motor is internal & the ways are usually two piece on the generics.
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17th February 2015, 06:52 PM #12Senior Member
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Thankyou people.
I was only looking, havent bought.
My interest is due to want/need.
I have an ongoing project that requires some blanks for a screw thread.
I made a jig for the router to turn some blanks, overall pretty good but not accurate enough for my liking, so then thought a used lathe could be a idea as the budget is thin.
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17th February 2015, 06:59 PM #13Senior Member
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Again thankyou,
Now that i am searching, could you assist with brands or manufacturers that i could keep an eye out for.
Shippers
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17th February 2015, 08:55 PM #14GOLD MEMBER
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Woodfast ones are ace and can sometimes be picked up cheap.
Look for something with a cast iron bed is a good start.
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18th February 2015, 06:57 PM #15
Is there a wood turning club or Men's Shed in your area; this would be a great way for you to learn turning and try out a quality machine. You will also benefit from hands on instruction and the availability of different types/brands of turning tools.
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