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Default Looking for advice for purchasing a wood lathe and tools
On Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:19:37 -0000, wrote:

Hello all ...

I am new to this group(s) but have been woodworking for over 30 years
and am seeking advice about purchasing a new wood lathe

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Fine Woodworking May/June 2007 had a review of lathes. The author
liked the Jet you have been considering, but picked the Nova 1624 as
best value. The award went to a Powermatic at $3200, probably out of
your price range.

He recommends adding ballast to stabilize the Nova.

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