New Rikon!!

[Paul Douglass]

Man oh man, if gas wasn't so expensive (and I was richer) I'd pick one up. hitch up my nice RV trailer (that I can't afford to use anymore) and bring one to you. What a great trip in the spring!

With the price of gas you might as will pay the shipping!

[Paul Douglass]

Thought of a question I like to ask here if I may. I'm look at buying a mini lathe to replace my harbor freight. I'm looking at the Rikon, Jet and Delta. I'm leaning toward the new Jet 1220 with varible speed. What made you choose Rikon over the others (other than cost). I read very good comments all all of them.

[Shawn Honeychurch]

Man oh man, if gas wasn't so expensive (and I was richer) I'd pick one up. hitch up my nice RV trailer (that I can't afford to use anymore) and bring one to you. What a great trip in the spring!

With the price of gas you might as will pay the shipping!

That would be sweet Paul;

But with the cost of gas, and the cost of the ferry ($120.00), and the border hassles and likely duty and such, the shipping would probably be cheaper.

I just got a chance to see the General International Midi Lathe in action and man is it ever quiet, and smooth, I think that is my choice.

[Matt Hutchinson]

The General Mini is known to be a VERY good little lathe. The only reason more people don't go for it is due to its considerably higher price. Not to mention it is hard to find on sale. That is why Jet and Rikon get all the attention. I believe in some wood magazine's mini lathe comparison the General came out on top of all of them.....except the Vicmarc. But the Vicmarc is crazy expensive for its size.

Go for the General International. It's worth the money.

Hutch