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  1. 03-01-2009, 8:23 PM #1
    Rick Cicciarelli
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    Would this be a bad start for a lathe?

    I know Grizzly lathes don't have the best reputation but this just came up:

    Grizzly wood lathe, model G5979. 12" X 35.5", 1/2 horsepower motor for $250 OBO.

    It comes with a stand as well. Would this be a bad way to start off (fighting the machine), or would it suffice until I can save up for something bigger and better?
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  3. 03-01-2009, 9:22 PM #2
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    Rick, its not a bad lathe..I had one for 5 or 6 years. if you have a bandsaw to cut your blanks so they wont be so out of balance it will do fine...if you plan to do larger stuff and without a bandsaw I would pass
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  4. 03-01-2009, 10:03 PM #3
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    Agree with David, unless you plan on a lot of spindle work. Then should do fine if bearings etc. are tight.
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