Which lathe??
Which lathe??
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.
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.
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psshhhh youd be stupid not to get both!
nice...uhmm...lathes...
humor was found in this nate, but you might still be a jackass
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nice...uhmm...lathes...
humor was found in this nate, but you might still be a jackass
-evan
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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.
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The belt on the top lathe looks a little loose but either unit should help your pipes.
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Yes. That is all.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
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Yeah, the craftsmanship is pretty good on some of these old suckas!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.
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This is true. So true.Sasquatch wrote:The belt on the top lathe looks a little loose but either unit should help your pipes.
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You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
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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.
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Oh, I'm around....Sasquatch wrote:You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
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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.
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What he means to say Sas, is "Oh I get around" the Ebonite lady has his attentions- that's how I hear it anyways.Nate wrote:Oh, I'm around....Sasquatch wrote:You do still make pipes, right? Where the hell ya bin?
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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.
Either way, I expect one leg to be twice the size of the other the next time I see you.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Wow, Scottie. With an endorsement like that, I may have to buy the lathe.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.
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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!
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!