Well written review OSU55 on HF #34706. You have me almost sold.
Both these machines seem to have good reviews. If I was only interested in turning pens then the smaller lathe would work fine probably. But I am sure that the 18" limit on turning length would eventually become a huge issue with me.
It seems that the #35444 tool set would work for me at least to start. These seem to have good reviews too.
Right now, having watched CL off and on for the last 6 months or more and finding mostly junk or over priced lathes, I am ready to make the investment. I have 20% discount slips and we are fortunate to have 2 HF stores here in town. So I get the lathe at one store for 20% off and travel a short distance across town and the tool set at store #2 for another 20% off.
Am I missing anything here? Your comments welcome.
I was looking at HF #65345 on sale for $199.99 and also #65345 and comparing the differences in the machines it seems like the (#34706) that member OSU55 reviewed is the better value. The $90. difference seems small when I compare the difference in machines. Seems like the 3/4 HP motor difference alone would make up for a lot of the price bump. Not sure if #65345 has a reverse or not. Not sure if that is even a big issue with a wood lathe.
Both these machines seem to have good reviews. If I was only interested in turning pens then the smaller lathe would work fine probably. But I am sure that the 18" limit on turning length would eventually become a huge issue with me.
It seems that the #35444 tool set would work for me at least to start. These seem to have good reviews too.
Right now, having watched CL off and on for the last 6 months or more and finding mostly junk or over priced lathes, I am ready to make the investment. I have 20% discount slips and we are fortunate to have 2 HF stores here in town. So I get the lathe at one store for 20% off and travel a short distance across town and the tool set at store #2 for another 20% off.
Am I missing anything here? Your comments welcome.
I was looking at HF #65345 on sale for $199.99 and also #65345 and comparing the differences in the machines it seems like the (#34706) that member OSU55 reviewed is the better value. The $90. difference seems small when I compare the difference in machines. Seems like the 3/4 HP motor difference alone would make up for a lot of the price bump. Not sure if #65345 has a reverse or not. Not sure if that is even a big issue with a wood lathe.