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Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:06 pm
by Nate
I'm looking to get a lathe Which of these should I get?
This one is $26
This one is $25
I don't want to spend much money, so I'm leaning towards the second one. I just wonder about the quality. Anyone used either one?
Ok, so I'm a jackass, but hopefully you guys will find the humor intended.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:14 pm
by wisemanpipes
psshhhh youd be stupid not to get both!
nice...uhmm...lathes...
humor was found in this nate, but you might still be a jackass
-evan
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:22 pm
by Ocelot55
Ok, so this might be strange, but I really like the bottom one. Its got a cross slide and everything! Plus it is California approved to run on green energy.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:28 pm
by Sasquatch
The belt on the top lathe looks a little loose but either unit should help
your pipes.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:30 pm
by Nate
wisemanpipes wrote:psshhhh youd be stupid not to get both!
nice...uhmm...lathes...
humor was found in this nate, but you might still be a jackass
-evan
Yes. That is all.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:33 pm
by Nate
Ocelot55 wrote:Ok, so this might be strange, but I really like the bottom one. Its got a cross slide and everything! Plus it is California approved to run on green energy.
Yeah, the craftsmanship is pretty good on some of these old suckas!
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:34 pm
by Nate
Sasquatch wrote:The belt on the top lathe looks a little loose but either unit should help
your pipes.
This is true. So true.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:35 pm
by Sasquatch
You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:36 pm
by scotties22
Treadle Lathes?!?!?!?!!!!!! OH MY GOD....I must have one. Treadle sewing machines are better than most machines made today. And you just have to pay someone to sit under you and push the petal really fast!! Awesome....I love the bottom one.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:37 pm
by Nate
Sasquatch wrote:You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
Oh, I'm around....
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:43 pm
by Nate
scotties22 wrote:Treadle Lathes?!?!?!?!!!!!! OH MY GOD....I must have one. Treadle sewing machines are better than most machines made today. And you just have to pay someone to sit under you and push the petal really fast!! Awesome....I love the bottom one.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 12:49 am
by The Smoking Yeti
Nate wrote:Sasquatch wrote:You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
Oh, I'm around....
What he means to say Sas, is "Oh I get around" the Ebonite lady has his attentions- that's how I hear it anyways.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:48 am
by d.huber
Given the choice between the two, I'd have to choose the second one. The foot pedal looks like it would offer you a better position while standing and potentially less resistance. That lathe, overall, appears to be better built.
Either way, I expect one leg to be twice the size of the other the next time I see you.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:51 am
by Massis
I'd actually consider that second one and adding a motor to it if I was short on funds... Might prove to be a usefull machine...
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:11 am
by scotties22
UberHuberMan wrote:Either way, I expect one leg to be twice the size of the other the next time I see you.
You would actually be surprised how effortless they are. It really doesn't even make your leg tired to pump a machine like this up to speed. I have used more than one Singer treadle sewing machine and they are pretty sweet. Engineering masterpieces to say the least.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:22 am
by Massis
Might be for sewing machines scottie, but I can imagine keeping a metal rod spinning while cutting it with another piece of metal requires more force than pushing a needle through a piece of fabric...
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:30 am
by scotties22
Not the way these things are designed. Once they are up to speed its not really any effort at all. The real problem is in keeping your balance. A stool would be a must. Kick wheels (think pottery) are surprisingly easy to use as well. There's a lot to be said for pre-motor technology.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:50 am
by LatakiaLover
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:43 pm
by d.huber
scotties22 wrote:Not the way these things are designed. Once they are up to speed its not really any effort at all. The real problem is in keeping your balance. A stool would be a must. Kick wheels (think pottery) are surprisingly easy to use as well. There's a lot to be said for pre-motor technology.
Wow, Scottie. With an endorsement like that,
I may have to buy the lathe.
Re: Which lathe??
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 3:59 pm
by caskwith
Haha!
In all honesty though if I had the room I would have the second lathe, great bit of history and still useful, I would add an electric motor so It could be used as a second op lathe but keep the treadle in case the power went out for any length of time, much more fun that sitting around reading a book by candle light!