how much to spend on first lathe?

[Agi-Smash]

Mr stihlben,

Not wanting to stand on any toes or anything but earlier in the thread you mentioned you may have a spare lathe or two? If its two or matt for some reason doesnt want one could i possibly put my name down on the list please.

Had a go like 15 years ago at school, quite enjoyed it, but just havent had chance to get a go since.

Many regards

Dave

[Tim Stobart Tree Surgery]

Who wants a small pillar drill then??? Same thing again, free to whoever wants it...

 

I'd love it, and I'll be passing in a couple of weeks. What sort of size is it (Van or Car), I may have to explain taking the van down instead of the car!

 

I'm just setting up a lathe (once I move the greenhouse to make a workshop), so need to get such tools.

 

Thanks

Tim

[se7enthdevil]

Who wants a small pillar drill then??? Same thing again, free to whoever wants it...

 

 

 

if you feel like getting rid of your forester saw then let me know as i'll happily take that for nowt.

[se7enthdevil]

suffolk matt, if you are coming this way to collect the lathes i'll happily show you the ropes whilst your in the area.

 

i live not far from stihlben and you are welcome to pop in.

[Stihlben]

Had time to pull out the lathe from my barn and took a photo, there were 2 but my sister sold the other to a friend (only told me of this this afternoon).

Just needs going over with a bit of wire wool as has a bit of surface rust, good for a freebie though...

Got 2 lengths of tool rest, drive center and a couple of faceplates...

[Stihlben]

if you feel like getting rid of your forester saw then let me know as i'll happily take that for nowt.

 

Doubt you'd have space for that saw, recently got extra tables for it to extend it to 40' cut!!!!

[Stihlben]

Pic of the little pillar drill, will fit into a small car...

[spudulike]

I find it quite warming that Stihlben is giving this kit away free of charge, here's to him and his kindly offers - shame more aren't like him:thumbup:

[bobh]

Had time to pull out the lathe from my barn and took a photo, there were 2 but my sister sold the other to a friend (only told me of this this afternoon).

Just needs going over with a bit of wire wool as has a bit of surface rust, good for a freebie though...

Got 2 lengths of tool rest, drive center and a couple of faceplates...

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That'll get you up and running with a bit of work 👍 Great offer.

Now you just need some chisels and then learn how to get them properly sharp (really struggled with this bit myself)

[Agi-Smash]

Mr. Stihlben.

Many thanks for looking for me though. Bloomin sisters, tut. I know whats it like, got one myself. Fair play to you for giving someone else a chance.

How long have you been wood turning?

Dave