RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Vicmarc and Record power lathes are both on the list to show my friend good lathes But so far the Laguna and nova lathes have more features on them for the money I will be showing these 4 to him soon. Thank you Eric how do you like the Laguna anything that could be better with it or is it a per

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Eric Gantner
I own an 18-36 and have had for 3+ years, i have had no issues.  This is my first lathe other than a tiny jet.  What about Record lathes? Those look real nice.  I love my 🇦🇺 Australian made gear.  I have 2 Vicmarc chucks and Vermec sphere tool,  both are exceptional quality.Sent from my iPadOn Jun

RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Yea that’s true mac lol Bill From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M.W.Foscue Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2023 6:53 AM To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: wood lathe Bill, It may be "... a bit far to ship." But it IS all downhill! LoL!

RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread M.W.Foscue
Bill, It may be "... a bit far to ship." But it IS all downhill! LoL! Mac -Original Message- From: Sent: Jun 23, 2023 4:26 PM To: Subject: RE: wood lathe Thank you but the guy I’m researching this for is a fellow Australian so it’s a bit far to ship Bill From: legacy-ornamental-mil

RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Yes that was my advice to him changing belts all the time is a pain Bill From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rick Hutley Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2023 12:31 AM To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: wood lathe I would add to Michael’s advice:

RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Thank you but the guy I’m researching this for is a fellow Australian so it’s a bit far to ship Bill From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Owner Sent: Friday, June 23, 2023 11:33 PM To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: wood lathe Have been tur

RE: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Yes that is one of the places where Laguna turned up when I was looking for him He lives here in Australia and there is an agent here that sells Laguna and I had not heard of them before. thank you Bill From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Rick Hutley Sent: Frid

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Tim Ziegler
lol Kind Regards, Timothy J. Ziegler Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty 14171 160th Ave. Foreston MN 56330 320-294-5798 shop 320-630-2243 cell On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 10:25 AM Jeff Richmond wrote: > Nice 👍 > > That’s what I want when I grow up, lol > > Jeff from Connecticut > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Jeff Richmond
Nice 👍 That’s what I want when I grow up, lolJeff from Connecticut Sent from my iPhoneOn Jun 23, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Tim Ziegler wrote:you are exactly right on that Rick. The control is limitless.Kind Regards,Timothy J. ZieglerZiegler WoodWork & Specialty14171 160th Ave.Foreston MN 56330320-294-57

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Tim Ziegler
you are exactly right on that Rick. The control is limitless. Kind Regards, Timothy J. Ziegler Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty 14171 160th Ave. Foreston MN 56330 320-294-5798 shop 320-630-2243 cell On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 9:31 AM Rick Hutley wrote: > I would add to Michael’s advice: get a digit

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Rick Hutley
I would add to Michael’s advice: get a digital lathe. The ability to control the speed from a few revolutions (e.g. for sanding) to full speed without having to stop and manually change bands makes turning so much easier and more enjoyable.RickOn Jun 23, 2023, at 10:00, Tim Ziegler wrote:That's t

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Tim Ziegler
That's the exact lathe I got. PM4224B Great lathe and yes its a tank, But absolutely everything you'd ever want and need in a lathe. Kind Regards, Timothy J. Ziegler Ziegler WoodWork & Specialty 14171 160th Ave. Foreston MN 56330 320-294-5798 shop 320-630-2243 cell On Fri, Jun 23, 2023 at 8:32

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Owner
Have been turning for 60 years there are more lathes manufactures and models out there than you can count, my advice is to buy the biggest and heaviest one you can’t afford or you’ll regret it. For me my go to lathe is a Powermatic 4224B could’d be happier as there's nothing it can’t turn big o

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Rick Hutley
This also rates Laguna in the top picks:  https://www.lathematters.com/best-wood-lathe/RickOn Jun 23, 2023, at 09:05, Rick Hutley wrote:I’ve done wood lathe turning for a number of years - not on a Laguna I’m afraid. However, I can tell you that Laguna have a very good reputation. You might also

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Rick Hutley
I’ve done wood lathe turning for a number of years - not on a Laguna I’m afraid. However, I can tell you that Laguna have a very good reputation. You might also look at the Powermatic lathes.RickOn Jun 23, 2023, at 07:07, Tim Ziegler wrote:I have a call turning friend that just bought a Laguna fo

Re: wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread Tim Ziegler
I have a call turning friend that just bought a Laguna for a replacement lathe. He turns everyday and said it runs super smooth and really likes it. Not sure what model he has but could find out. I'm a Power Matic guy so can only attest to his opinion, and if he likes a tool its got to be pretty go

wood lathe

2023-06-23 Thread bulkeley
Has anybody had any experience with a laguna wood lathe I am looking at different brands for a friend and laguna keeps coming up as a very good one looking for opinions Bill -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. To