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Default Harbor Freight Lathe

Neillarson wrote:
Any experience with either of these lathes?

14'' x 40'' LATHE WITH 6'' SANDER

or

12'' x 33-3/8'' WOOD LATHE WITH REVERSIBLE HEAD?


The 14" sounds good until you take a close look at its lightweight
square tube bed. Take a pass.

I have the 12" lathe and it has served me well for bowls, spindles and
pens, etc.

It could use a lower speed for larger diameter work, but, even so, it is
worth the money.

You are not buying a first class lathe. But it will spin wood around and
around and around.

Bill


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