I'm a flooring guy by trade. I install and refinish wood floors. But I love woodturning. It's all I ever wanna do and all I ever talk about. Years ago I realized I have just as much fun teaching people about woodturning as I do actually doing it. Now I live in a small coal town in PA, there are no opportunities here, no clubs, no co-ops, nothing at all to bring woodturning to people and teach them what I have learned. I wanna do all this on week nights and 100% free.
So far, I most likely have a building (former church). I also have 2 very good tree trimming business's that give me all the wood I want. I have alot of tools, probably over 100 easily, chucks, faceplates, trent boschs stabilizer, and monster But what I do not have is alot of lathes. I have a new 3520b and an older delta. What I wanna have is 6 lathes, all with variable speed like my powermatic.
What I'm getting at is, does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get a few more lathes, maybe a mini, midi, and a few larger ones. Without the obvious of spending 20k. I know about craigslist and eBay. But I'm trying to keep a budget as well.
I realize this is Alot to take in. I'm very excited about this endeavor and look forward to anything I might be missing. Thanks guys. Sam