On 12 Sep 2004 17:54:18 -0700, (patarini) wrote:

Has anyone tried one of these?
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=10692 Now that I have a place
to work from, it still would be nice to have something in the semi for
when I am stuck sitting. Thnx, Greg

I used it several times. Its OK for pens, but nothing else (1/12th HP is pretty weak). The toolrest and tailstock adjustment
handles are a joke. Better off with a closed end wrench. Its almost light enough to strap it to your arm for a quick turning fix
whenever the mood strikes (grin).

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com