Ryobi HL 100 Lathe

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Seasons greetings all. I am looking for information/opinions about the Ryobi HL-100 Wood Lathe. I was visiting the local tip today where I picked one up for the princely sum of $7. I have given it a bit of a clean and it seems to be working fine. The only drawback is that it doesn't have a stand, but I can make one of those. It also has a sanding disk on the back of the lathe and is four speed. Now obviously for the price I paid I couldn't complain even if it is crap, but I couldn't knock it back at the price, and it is now officially my first lathe. I haven't turned anything since high school, back in the 70's, so any help/advice about what to start on etc would be appreciated. Need to now get some chisels, will probably try the big green shed, I think I have seen some cheap ones there.

All comments/suggestions gratefully received.

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G'Day mate
I think you be better re-submitting your Query to the Woodturning Forum - General. There is a wealth of knowledge on the Forum and I am sure you will find the advice you seek there.
Best Wishes
Mick C.

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Thank you Manana