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Wood Lathe - King KWL-1016C - Opinions?
I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on
it they would share? The King KWL-1016C http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=29&ID=2385 I am anticipating doing small projects - bowls, turned jewel boxes, spindles and legs etc. I do not anticipate doing large projects. Price is usually about $300 CDN - or $245 USD approx. They throw in a set of turning tools - not great ones but they work. I know I can get the Jet mini lathe - but would only consider it if it is so much better that it's worth paying the extra for... -- Will Occasional Techno-geek |
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Will wrote:
I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on it they would share? see. rec.turning The King KWL-1016C http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=29&ID=2385 I am anticipating doing small projects - bowls, turned jewel boxes, spindles and legs etc. I do not anticipate doing large projects. Price is usually about $300 CDN - or $245 USD approx. They throw in a set of turning tools - not great ones but they work. I know I can get the Jet mini lathe - but would only consider it if it is so much better that it's worth paying the extra for... |
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Jay Pique wrote: Will wrote: I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on it they would share? see. rec.turning Duh! Thanks Jay. Having a no-brainer day here I guess. The King KWL-1016C http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=29&ID=2385 I am anticipating doing small projects - bowls, turned jewel boxes, spindles and legs etc. I do not anticipate doing large projects. Price is usually about $300 CDN - or $245 USD approx. They throw in a set of turning tools - not great ones but they work. I know I can get the Jet mini lathe - but would only consider it if it is so much better that it's worth paying the extra for... -- Will Occasional Techno-geek |
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Will wrote:
Jay Pique wrote: Will wrote: I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on it they would share? see. rec.turning Duh! Thanks Jay. Having a no-brainer day here I guess. 34 years and counting..... JP |
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Actually, it's rec.crafts.woodturning
-- Jeff P. A truck carrying copies of Roget's Thesaurus over-turned on the highway. The local newspaper reported that the onlookers were "stunned, overwhelmed, astonished, bewildered, and dumfounded." Check out my woodshop at: www.sawdustcentral.com "Will" wrote in message .. . Jay Pique wrote: Will wrote: I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on it they would share? see. rec.turning Duh! Thanks Jay. Having a no-brainer day here I guess. The King KWL-1016C http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=29&ID=2385 I am anticipating doing small projects - bowls, turned jewel boxes, spindles and legs etc. I do not anticipate doing large projects. Price is usually about $300 CDN - or $245 USD approx. They throw in a set of turning tools - not great ones but they work. I know I can get the Jet mini lathe - but would only consider it if it is so much better that it's worth paying the extra for... -- Will Occasional Techno-geek |
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One specific comment - put the live and dead centers in place, and close
line the two up - and MAKE SURE they line up - I've seen some that are out by 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch. Finally, I say what I always say about King: 1) Don't count on getting much of a manual. They're often a bad photocopy of a bad photocopy. Very limited information wise. 2) Make sure your dealer will immediately replace any part that is not machined correctly - not an unusual thing for King. 3) Assuming none of he above is in effect, you might be getting a good tool at a very good bargin price. Brian "Will" wrote in message ... I was thinking about this lathe. Has anyone tried it and got a report on it they would share? The King KWL-1016C http://www.kingcanada.com/Products.htm?CD=29&ID=2385 I am anticipating doing small projects - bowls, turned jewel boxes, spindles and legs etc. I do not anticipate doing large projects. Price is usually about $300 CDN - or $245 USD approx. They throw in a set of turning tools - not great ones but they work. I know I can get the Jet mini lathe - but would only consider it if it is so much better that it's worth paying the extra for... -- Will Occasional Techno-geek |
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