On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:23:39 -0500, bear wrote:

Hello everyone. My name is Troy and I'm brand new to turning. I don't
even have a lathe yet. I'm thinking of making tops, pens, pencils,
pointers, parts for toy cars, etc.
I am disabled and so don't have a lot of money to throw around. Can
someone please guide me in the right direction? I don't mind starting
simple and then getting better tools later.

Troy
knoxville, iowa

I'd suggest the jet Mini, Troy...

Tons of them around and very few sell used, which indicates to me that folks
keep them when they move up to a larger lathe.. (I did)

As shipped, it can be on a stand or table top... Not sure if your disability
requires this, but it is a consideration.. Mine was on a workmate for a while,
then a sawhorse..

If you shop a little, a new mini should be less than $300 including shipping.. A
starter set of chisels is from $20 to $100 depending on brand, etc... my
preference is "mid-level"..

Hang out in the group and ask lots of questions, that's how I learned... great
group of folks here that can save you a lot of time and frustration on the
learning curve...
Mac

https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis
https://home.comcast.net/~mac.davis/wood_stuff.htm