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08-01-2019, 09:39 PM
Anyone with experience or thoughts on vl150 lathe. One close by for sale. Never used one myself.
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08-02-2019, 07:26 AM (This post was last modified: 08-02-2019, 08:24 AM by chips ahoy.)
(08-01-2019, 09:39 PM)gear jammer Wrote: Anyone with experience or thoughts on vl150 lathe. One close by for sale. Never used one myself.

From what I understand they are top notch,I know their chucks are.The are sold by an Australian Co called Timberbits.I buy a lot of turning supplies from them.



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08-02-2019, 11:27 AM
It’s a stout benchtop/ pen turning lathe. Came in regular flavor with stepped pulley speed change and a electronic variable speed type. Later is more desirable.

If you’re looking for something to turn railing spindles or medium size bowls , best look at something else.
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