On Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:19:39 -0700, "Michael Koblic"
wrote:

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http://busybeetools.ca/cgi-bin/picture10?NTITEM=CT039

The latter is more expensive but comes with more accessories including a
stand *and* is a belt operated.

This is one of the many 9x20 flavors offered. Similar to
HF-44996, Grizzly G4000... See:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=44996

http://www.grizzly.com/products/9-x-...ch-Lathe/G4000

Mine didn't come with the 4-jaw chuck and that may be a good
thing. Most of the comments concerning it consider it
light-weight, flimsy, suitable for maybe woodworking?

The belt drive is flimsy too. It uses a special, hard to
find 5mm belt. Part number either 5M710 or 5M730. Plan on
having to fool around and align the motor, belt and driven
pulley upon assembly and clean-up. Otherwise you will be
replacing said belt all too soon.

There are many, many web pages discussing its strengths,
shortcomings and modifications. For the cost they are okay
machines after fixing the shortcomings.

--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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