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  1. 27th November 2013, 09:00 PM #1
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    Hi all, I have decided to go and purchase my first lathe. I really only want to do small projects, handles for chisels and files, small bowls/dishes, that kind of stuff. Can you please tell me if the Carba-Tec Mini Lathe MC1018 is a good lathe for beginners? Also, would it be a good idea to purchase a good quality chuck like a Nova Precision Midi Chuck to go with it. Thanks for the feedback. Pete.
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  3. 27th November 2013, 09:25 PM #2
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    Good quality always pays off.

    Welcome to wood turning!!!

    How much is the lathe you are looking at?

    It may be better to spend the same money on a second hand lathe that is a better and maybe bigger lathe. Check the forum and see of there are any for sale here.


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    Quote Originally Posted by woodtryer View Post
    Hi all, I have decided to go and purchase my first lathe.
    As you're in Mooroolbark why don't you go and have a chat with Brian of Pop's shed in Chirnside. I buy a lot of stuff from them and can recommend them.

    BTW if you join a wood turners club first he will give you 10 % discount on all your purchases.

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  5. 28th November 2013, 01:29 PM #4
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    Hi, I live in Clayton and drive to Pop's shed ---- too often; they are the good guys. I also own and use their mini lathe, the older version, I recommend it highly. Go have a look. Jay
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  6. 28th November 2013, 05:47 PM #5
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    Thanks for the advice guys, I will head out there Saturday morning and have a look. Pete.
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    I can recommend the 10"/18" mini-lathe from Pop's Shed too. I bought one a couple of months ago.
    As well as the 10% woodies club discount, they do a package deal of the lathe and a 50mm scroll chuck with 4 sets of jaws. (It's mentioned on their home page.)
    Great for getting started.

    Edit: Take note of what Dave said, though, and if you can get a bigger, 2nd-hand one in good nick for a similar price.....
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