I have wanted to have a go at turning for some time. I don't have room for a lathe on a stand so I was considering buying a bench top model. Something that could be stored under the bench and placed on top as required. I had thought about mounting the lathe on a piece of 18mm ply and bolting down through the bench dog holes. I realise that capacity will be limited but I only want to turn feet and knobs at the moment. Maybe, if I get bitten, then I will progress further.
I would like some help deciding which lathe to go for. Obviously I do not want to spend a fortune as I am only trying it. I have looked at the SIP lathe at the top of the page http://www.westskelstonservices.co.uk/acatalog/wood_lathes.html for £90 it looks to be ok, and it comes with 3 chisels. Does anybody have any experience of this? Are there any others I should consider?
Any help would be appreciated.
Bob
I would like some help deciding which lathe to go for. Obviously I do not want to spend a fortune as I am only trying it. I have looked at the SIP lathe at the top of the page http://www.westskelstonservices.co.uk/acatalog/wood_lathes.html for £90 it looks to be ok, and it comes with 3 chisels. Does anybody have any experience of this? Are there any others I should consider?
Any help would be appreciated.
Bob