Suggestions please - lathe for tiny things

http://www.taigtools.com/mlathe.html

I’m not sure if this is what you’re looking for.

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ryobi made a tiny lathe for a $100 ,
i don’t know if it is still available ,
it had electronic speed control .
maybe check HD .

good luck .

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i have a Jet mini and really like it. my bottle stoppers are only 2” long as compared to what you are describing.

there is also a bed extension for the jet mini should you want to work on longer pieces in the future.

Lis
Here is exactly what your looking for. This site, Micro Mark specializes in tools for miniatures and model making…if you are looking for tools and supplies for miniature/model making you will LOVE this site! I love miniatures and model making, I one tried to pursue a career as an architectural model maker. I haven’t been making models much lately now that I have the space to own wood working tools..I build everything 1:1!

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I would have to agree with Darrly on this one. The Jet mini has been around for a long time and has proven itself. There are a ton of accessories that fit it (chucks, tool rests, etc) and it also has a indexing head. You can splurge on the variable speed also and you won’t break the bank.

I actually just went up one size when I got mine to the Jet 12 x 20 . I wanted the small size but also wanted the room to grow in the future. I have absolutely loved this lathe so far. Being mostly a “flat” woodworker it has been a great “learner” lathe for me.

Oh…and happy belated birthday:-)

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I have the Jet Mini lathe and I love it. I also purchased the bed extension and I can go fairly long spindle work with it. It is a good tool. The only thing that I would like is if it had a longer tool rest, but that can be purchased as an accessory.

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Here is a source for mini lathes
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/mini-lathes-lathe-duplicators.html

Looks like 10” between centers is the smallest they carry.

-- gjd Southcentral Wisconsin

Lis,

I agree with hairy that you might try http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?cat=1,330&p=50260 as well.

Mark

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And, for people in the modeling world..I heard that they mention this Unimat thing,
but you have to check whether the kind of wood that the machine (the powerful model?)
can deal with is suitable for your modeling task or not :}
http://www.thecooltool.com/index_e.php

Harbor freight has a mini lathe super cheap Here if you want to tool by hand..or more machined like a metal lathe Here good luck.

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Proxxon is who I think about when someone mentions precision miniature woodworking.

http://www.proxxon.com/us/

Or if your more into making on for yourself, google “fonly lathe”. which is a small Dremel based lathe.

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