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21st July 2014, 04:31 PM #1
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Seeking Midi lathe advise - Teknatool Midi lathe V something else?
Is there a comparable or better option for a midi lathe around the price of the Teknatool Nova Comet II Midi Lathe? ($749.00).
I had ordered one from Carbatec in mid May, at which time they advised that delivery time would be about 4 weeks - i.e. mid June.
When mid June passed they advised that they were expecting them now more like mid July.
Mid July has passed and now they are saying mid August.
I had done a bit of research and this "seemed" like the best value with a variable speed 3/4hp motor - but should I be looking at other options instead of persisting with Carbatec's continued delays? And if so which ones?
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21st July 2014, 06:03 PM #2
Vicmarc is the best forget the rest. VL150
A larger range of compatible extras and standard Australian threadJim Carroll
One Good Turn Deserves Another. CWS, Vicmarc, Robert Sorby, Woodcut, Tormek, Woodfast
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21st July 2014, 06:29 PM #3
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21st July 2014, 09:06 PM #4
The reason they are 3 times the price is quality
You dont get that with a chinese lathe.
You buy this lathe once and no need to upgrade.
Yes not what you can afford right now but you would never complain about buying a Vicmarc latheJim Carroll
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21st July 2014, 09:33 PM #5
Some other midi lathes worth a look are the Woodfast, GPW Midi and Jet.
I went through the process a while back, check out my thread here - https://www.woodworkforums.com/184586...e-suggestions/
I ended up buying the GPW, I am still in the process of setting it up - https://www.woodworkforums.com/186427...-mods-set-wip/
If you want the best and have the money to spare, get the Vicmarc, but for less money I think you would be happy with either the Woodfast or the GPW.Brad.