Not me, my wife! We spent an afternoon with a fellow creeker and his wife while I picked up a couple of machines and she fell in love with his lathe (not for sale) and turning. This is not the first time she has mentioned lathes but the first time she actually went on the creek herself and started poking around so it is time for me to develop a plan as she wants one SOON. Her interest lies in bowls at least for now, no pens etc. I do NOT think that lathes have been on the Jet/Powermatic 3000hr sale yet if not then we will probably go that route. Here is what I am thinking:
Jet 12-20 Vs or not?
Sorby 6pc turning set: http://www.woodcraft.com/catalog/pro...x?prodid=20865
Delta GR450 grinder with Norton wheels (which ones?)
Woverine sharpening system
What will she need in terms of chucks, centers etc besides what comes with the lathe?
I guess the basic question is in the $1500 plus or minus arena what do I need to be looking for for a basic setup that will include the ability to do small bowls.
I must say I am concerned about bringing the gravity of the vortex so very close to my flatworking area...
Also what about the Grizzly G0642, seems like a lot for a little, which with Grizzly can be great OR can be a POS.