you have to look around locally - a few years ago I picked up a crafstman
monotube lathe for $5, it needed a motor but was otherwise complete and it
came with some tools - you don't need a lot of swing and you don't need a
lot of horsepower to make a bat - 4 inch swing will do, and 1/4 hp will do.
If you can't find a lathe, just make one - you need a something for the
headstock - an old saw arbor will do, you can use a nail in a 2X4 for the
tail stock, and notch the other end of the 2X4 to fit over a 2X4 you use for
the ways - and you are set to go - another scrap 2X4 sitting on the floor
can make your tool rest. I'd guess you could make a lathe like I am
describing for a maximum of $10, probably less if you dig around and get the
motor and pulleys for free from a broken washing machine rather than paying
for them.


wrote in message
oups.com...
All of the suggestions i have been getting are great. Theres just one
problem. All of the lathes that are being suggested are alot of money
for a hihg school freshman to pay. I need a lathe that is big enough
to make a 33'' bat and be around 250-300 with everything i need to
start (except the wood). Anymore suggestions???




--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com