Hello all - New to wood turning

[Pralan]

Hello,

I am new to wood turning and have been looking a second hand Tough wood lathe.

I realise they are quite old, but they look to be very robust.

Does anyone know if there are any manuals available?

Regards,
Alan

[delbs]

I have a vicmarc VL200 forsale over in the marketplace of the forum , they’re about as tough as you can get in Aus ;)

Cheers
Nathan

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Alan"....
There are a stack members around Melbourne and cross Victoria plus the rest of the country.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.....
Cheers crowie

PS - Watch out for local Melbourne get togethers, great way to meet like minded forum members & network ...

On your lathe question, try starting a new thread in the "turning section" to gain a wider audience and thus more answers...

[JJF]

welcome aboard

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum.

[verawood]

Welcome.
If you need a good dust extractor, I have 3 twin bag 3hp unit for sale.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f221/sherwood-3hp-dust-extractor-twin-bag-256807?highlight=sherwood+3hp