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lathe for making strikers

Started by nickhrp, March 05, 2013, 10:58:18 PM

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nickhrp

looking for a good affordable mini lathe for making strikers was wondering anyone had any recommendations for a beginner
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misfire

If all you were ever gonna make was strikers, then a cheap Harbor Freight lathe would be fine. BUT,,,,, if you think you would ever want to turn more than that, just go ahead and spend the money and get a Jet
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nickhrp

I was gonna start with strikers but hoped to one day move to calls my next question is what recommended speed do I need to look for
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lightsoutcalls

I have 2 jet mini variable speed lathes.  They are set up end to end on my bench.  I have one dedicated to turn strikers, the other to turn pot calls. 

I haven't used a Delta, but love my Jet lathes.  I have also heard good things about the Rikon lathes.  You can expect to pay around $450-$500 for a good mini-lathe.
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nickhrp

Ok thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it
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s-s

i have a rikon use it everyday its about 5 yrs old no problems. last i checked they are a little cheeper
than a jet

M,Yingling

For just strikers check out craigslist always wood lathes on their cheap
Not taking orders for calls at this time ,,,but my have some on hand  ,,,I Dont sell strikers
I do like copper pot calls,,,,Get them While u can
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I have a harbor freight lathe also, been working fine for years, good one to start out with, then you can move up and pay $1000 extra for a variable speed switch.
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