Hi Cyrille,

If you are talking about this one,
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34706 it's
a nice lathe. My buddy has this one and works great. It has a 1"X8" spindle
thread so it's a standard thread size for acc. like a chuck or face plates.
It works well for spindle work and I have turned a bowl on it to show him
how to turn bowls.
I always recommend the HF tools set
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=47066 You
can't beat this set for spindle work. It's the same set several other
dealers carry for about 1/2 the price. For bowls you normally need a bowl
gouge. If you get just one I would recommend a 1/2". Nice general
application sized tool.
Good luck.

Dan


"cyrille de Brebisson" wrote in message
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hello,

Does anyone have comment on the $200 lathe from Harbor Freight (sale
price)?

I have a limited budget and can not afford a $500 jet lathe, so for me
unless there is a better alternative in the sub $300 range, there is no
woodturning for me :-(

so, the question, is, knowing that it is a HF tool, is it worth it's
price?
Also, what accessory will I need to purchase? I plan to do spindle turning
for furniture and small objects and my wife wants to turn bowls...

thanks, cyrille