My metal turning lathe cost me $125 (used)in 1972 and I bought a $350
6" set-true chuck for it in 2000. Best investment I ever made.
I don't think it was silly at all.

Pete Stanaitis
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wrote:

I felt a little silly today screwing on my new $235 chuck onto my $200
lathe to turn with my harbor freight chisels and gouges. I know it
just made sense not to skimp on the chuck to save a few bucks, versus
the lathe and chisels being good enough to get started. I'm just
sayin, it felt a little silly for a moment there.


-Kevin