Now that I'm hooked, whats a good mini lathe to start with

[Pete Jordan]

If you are looking for a starter lathe, I would start with a Oneway and work your way up to Mustard.

[paul ashman]

Another 2 cents, I also bought the new Jet 1220, and with 12" swing and 20" between centers and a larger motor, it is doing great for me. I am planning to move up to one of the condiments someday, but I feel that this was a great starting place.

[Craig Carpenter]

Mark

I'll vote again for the Jet. Focus on local sales for awhile. I picked up a Jet mini (standard transmission unit) used for $200 at an auction for my Dad. Now $200 ain't a great deal just for the lathe but it had a set of crown tools, a collet chuck set and a handful of other piece and parts. Dad added everything up in the catalog and thinks he got $700 worth of stuff. He told Mom we only paid $50. 76 years old and 48 years married, he is still telling tool fibs.

Frank

I'd say your Dad is one smart puppy.

[Mike A. Smith]

I've got the lil Red PSI too. I think it's pretty good. I'll keep mine till it dies a natural death. I've put it through some hell teaching myself how to turn

Guess that would make us ketchup in this crowd

[TYLER WOOD]

HMMMMM no veotes for a General yet. I just saw a post on here, a gentleman bought a General Maxi lathe. I have the pappa bear version and have turned on an older on too. All were great quality and the price is not bad. The heaft of the machine speaks for it's self. They are a beefy lathe. Look at their website, judge for yourself! General has some good quality tools.

Mustard and Mayo salute Generals!!!!!