All of a sudden I have become interested in turning. I've researced a little but have never tried one of those spinning machines. I'll probably take an intro class and bowl class at WoodCraft in Sept. but I'm interested in buying a lathe now. My attack usually is to buy the best within reason and then grow into it. I kick myself every time if I don't get really good equipment. Just returned from AWFS and it looks like it's between Oneway 2436, Stubby, and Vicmarc. I saw the Oneway and Vicmarc in person but never saw a Stubby (not at show). I know that they are all great machines and the pieces I produce will depend on the talent that I develop, but I would appreciate some personal comparisons of these 3 machines and your final recommendation. The obvious question in your mind is, what will I be using it for (spindles, pens, bowls,etc.). At this point I'm really not sure, so I don't want to be too limited. Thanks.
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