Reply by jeffthewoodwacker

If you are looking for an expensive lathe go to Craigslist or Ebay. Many “new” turners put their lathes up for sale after they get frustrated. Some turners upgrade and list lathes as well. Find a local turning club in your area and see if they have members who are interested in selling a used lathe. I picked up a Jet 1442 that had hardly ever been used for $100.00 One other option is to talk to the folks at Woodcraft or Rockler (if there are any near your) and see when they sell their lathes that are used for lessons or demos. Good luck with your search and/or have fun building a lathe.

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