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Just for a comparison, I recently purchased a lightly used Vicmarc VL 300 in response to an ad in my local woodturners club newsletter. It included the Lathe, 3hp 220v 2009 year, a Vicmarc chuck, the...

I agree, the Stuart Batty system works very well for me to adjust a grinding platform.

I like his products, and use worn disks for hand sanding, since the centers still have life left to them.

I'd suggest that you stick to a chainsaw for greenwood. You could know off the corners as shown in the photos quite easily, without the danger of the blank rolling and possibly snapping your bandsaw...

Thanks Dwight,

I'd suggest we wait a couple days and see if anyone comes forth with the plans, save you some work. If not, I'll PM you if the offer still stands.

Does anyone have a set of plans for a Lyle Jameison style hollowing system they can share with me? I've been searching all over for a set, the links on Lyle's site that are often posted in old forum...

Hi Richard-

A little off topic, but since you are in Australia, I wonder if you have had any experience to the Vermec hollowing system?

HI Steve-

You might consider starting with some pen turning. You'll learn many basic skills without a large expenditure this way. You can probably find some cut offs at a local cabinet shop in...

The D'Elia tool museum in Scotland Connecticut should not be missed. You'll have to call to see when they are open, and it's a drive, but well worth it. Andy has assemble a world class collection of...

Anyone think a bronze bushing like this might work?
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Many thanks for your response, I appreciate your insights!

Thanks for your feedback on the Delta. How do you think it compares with the newer lathes I listed in the original post?

2) A used 2008 Woodtek 12x40, in very good condition. Other than a banjo...

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This is my first post to this Forum, and hopefully it's in the right place. I'm getting ready to get back to wood turning, and am looking at purchasing a lathe to start again with. I...