best mini lathe???????

dont forget the Rikon. it is rated at the top of the list for mini lathes, and has the largest tool rest of them all, all for a very attractive price. and from my experience, Rikon also has superb customer service.

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I have the Delta midi lathe but they seem to have gone bust in Europe. so beware. Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

thanks for the info.

-- happy wife great life!!!!!!

I have a PSI turncrafter pro and it is a pretty good bang for your buck. the jet and rikon are great options if you can afford one.

-- Jim in Cushing Oklahoma

we use the jet minis at school and they do a great job. and just remember a variable speed is a little bit more but well worth it. have fun.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

I’ve got the Rikon. What a great piece of equipment for the price. Woodcraft ran it on sale a while back for $300 bucks w/free shipping. That’s all I had to know.

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

I just got a jet havent used it enough yet to know how great it is
construction is solid adjustments are a breeze
Variable speed can be achieved on any lathe for a low cost just find a motor rated dimmer switch and do it yourself. oops was that outloud

-- jay Rambling on and on again

I have had a Jet for about 8 years and it’s well built.

I would think that any brand name lathe would do just as well.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I bought the penn state industries pen starter kit which comes with a lathe… I am actually very happy with the lathe, but I have heard some people are having issues with the extension beds. But, since I don’t have an extended bed, I am having no problems at all. You can read my review here… http://lumberjocks.com/reviews/609

-- San Diego, CA US Navy