Happy Holidays Does anyone have any info on the above mentioned Sears lathe? Good or bad?? Is this model belt drive or direct drive?? Thanks a lot Stephen...
It's a DC, direct drive motor with adequate power. I've never come close to stalling it in three years of use. The machining is not the greatest but quite...
Stephen, I bought a Sears lathe 2 years ago. For the price I can't complain. I have made pens and a number of bowls and vases on it. I like the idea that the...
Stephen, I read another reply you received and it appears that you are referring to another Sears model lathe. I have model 351.217.150 which is what I...
Happy New Year to all members. I hope you plan to do those projects you have been putting off. As stated in the subject line attachments are no longer...
thankyou I was debating dropping the list after the postings this morning. I sometimes monitor this group during breaks at work and as with many places...
I agree... Nice enough pics... wrong group. I'm guessing that the majority of us are adults and have access to those groups if we choose to seek out such....
Thanks, George. The one who supports my turning tools and efforts reads these too and I don't want her to get wrong ideas about our hobby/passion/pastimes. -...
I have been lurking a while and after gitting a digital camera i can post some photos of some of my turnings. I will add a album with some of the turnings i...
I have the older model Craftsman 15 in Lathe. The current model has the same bed and tailstock, but the motor is completely different. The newer Craftsman has...
Dear All: Thanks members for all the information you have given me. It has helped me make a decision, I have owned for about 15 years, 2 Sears 12 inch lathes...
Here is one Bowl Saver that should work on the Sears Lathe - http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=203-2101 I have not used this...
Since the 15" Craftsman lathe has a head that swings, you can turn objects of a diameter of more than 15" with it. But then you need to come up with a tool...
Jim, A fellow has a used Delta 1642 for sale - see www.ovwg.org classified Also Grizzly sells a comparable lathe to what you specified. John Wake ... From:...
I own a Jet JWL-1442VS. It has a solid cast iron body, a long bed and easy to adjust variable speed. The head and tail match up perfectly. However, it has a...
I am new to turning and am in need of a lathe chuck. I have a jet mini lathe but also have access to a larger lathe when needed. I am looking for a used...
Grizzly tools has a decent one for about 39.00 its not as pretty as oneways...but it works great....Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
I have a Nova Compact Chuck with the extra set of jaws if you are interested. It did not receive much use since I am off turning at this time. Still have the...
I would like to start sending messages to members now. thank you. ... Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. [Non-text...
Watch Ebay under wood lathe chuck. make sure you search that way or there will me hundreds of metal ones get up too. I am in the process to so don't bid...
Which is ? Jim Payne ... From: abutcher To: creativewoodturners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 4:07 PM Subject: Re: [Creative Woodturners]...
ABOUT THE PSI LATHE CHUCK...... Robert wrote: ... Well, THIS Robert owns one of those inexpensive (about $ 50) PSI chucks (the LCM-18), and as a professor I...
I am interested in the CUG3418 frmo Penn St. This is their 'New' Utility Grip 4 Jaw Lathe chuck that includes 2 sets of jaws and an adapter, plus a screw chuck...
I agree with you and looking for a good chuck that will last for a while with out the $200+ price. That just seems outrageous to me..but I am new to this. I...
I am using a Grizzly scroll chuck on my 2436 oneway...it was only 40.00. you have to use two tommy bars, but i lock the headstock and tighten it with the one...
On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 06:30:31 +0000, captlizard69 wrote: " I am sure the oneway and the supernova 2 are awesome but I want to make sure I like this first before...
... What you are paying for is quality metal, good machining, and good design. I also was a bit shocked at the price when first buying a chuck 7 years ago,...