http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 02:48:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222695 Dan Kitchen Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:25:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222695 I have the a Jet mini and a slightly larger version of this Record (the CL3x48). The Jet Mini's are great, but if you get into bigger spindle turning the extra length of the Record is what you are looking for. I've found the finish of the bearings, rails, and castings to good quality. Considering the my experience with Record's product, the extra size, and this deal I would say that its a good deal. If you want to take the Jet Mini up to 40 inches between centers you need to by the extension for another $150. $400 for a mini lathe with 40 in centers, or $200 for a lathe with 24 in centers? I have the a Jet mini and a slightly larger version of this Record (the CL3×48). The Jet Mini’s are great, but if you get into bigger spindle turning the extra length of the Record is what you are looking for. I’ve found the finish of the bearings, rails, and castings to good quality. Considering the my experience with Record’s product, the extra size, and this deal I would say that its a good deal. If you want to take the Jet Mini up to 40 inches between centers you need to by the extension for another $150. $400 for a mini lathe with 40 in centers, or $200 for a lathe with 24 in centers?

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222590 PutnamEco Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:47:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222590 I think (if I was in the market for a mini) I would go for the Rikon mini lathe 12 inch swing on 16 inch center with an extensible bed. I think (if I was in the market for a mini) I would go for the Rikon mini lathe
12 inch swing on 16 inch center with an extensible bed.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222490 Jason Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:13:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222490 Um...oops. Um…oops.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222473 Jason Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:03:55 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222473 For $250 you can buy a Jet mini from amazon.com. The Jet has a 10' inch swing and the bed can be extended to 20'. It also has 6 speeds. Beyond that, when you inevitably decide to upgrade to a full sized lathe, it will will have some resale value. For $250 you can buy a Jet mini from amazon.com. The Jet has a 10′ inch swing and the bed can be extended to 20′. It also has 6 speeds. Beyond that, when you inevitably decide to upgrade to a full sized lathe, it will will have some resale value.

]]> http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222446 Jason Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:48:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/02/04/dealmonger-dml-24xc-woodturning-lathe-200/#comment-222446 The website claims that this is a good lathe for the "intermediate woodturner". They must be joking. For $250 on Amazon you can buy a Jet Mini with a 10' swing and 6 speeds. The Jet can be extended to to a 20' bed and when you inevitably decide to upgrade, it will at least have some resale value. The website claims that this is a good lathe for the “intermediate woodturner”. They must be joking. For $250 on Amazon you can buy a Jet Mini with a 10′ swing and 6 speeds. The Jet can be extended to to a 20′ bed and when you inevitably decide to upgrade, it will at least have some resale value.

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