Does anyone know anything about a Value Craft wood lathe model 8232, 5 speed? I googled it but did not find any thing. I found it for sale for $150. Would this be a good beginners lathe?
Thanks!
I googled it but did not find any thing.
Hard to see your pics, so it's hard to tell what the machine is.When it comes to buying equipment I don't know much about I prefer to go towards the used and cheap end of the specturum. I do try and stay away from the junk that was junk the day it was made. I have no problem buying an older used piece of equipment that may take longer to accomplish the task at hand but will accomplish the task properly. My dad told me once you can drive to Cal. from Ky in a new Cadillac or an old truck. Either way your going to get there it just depends on how comfortable a ride you want. When I learn enough to decide exactly what I like and what I want I will buy acordingly but until then I'm not willing to spend lots of $ on a piece of equipment I'm not sure I is right for me. I prefer to figure out what I need on something less costly.
I have a little more info on the lathe. The previous owner made cabinets and chairs. It has a 12" swing 48" between centers. It has 5 speeds 575, 980, 1560, 2520, 3580. The rest you can learn from the pictures. The table it's mounted to comes with it.
Thanks!
Other than a lathe and hand tools what do I need to turn bowls and spindles? I must need some kind of special chuck. What are the normal accessories needed?
I beleive I'm going to let the Value Craft lathe go on buy and keep watch for something better.
Other than a lathe and hand tools what do I need to turn bowls and spindles? I must need some kind of special chuck. What are the normal accessories needed?
I beleive I'm going to let the Value Craft lathe go on buy and keep watch for something better.
Regarding Musclenut's conundrum, I picked up a ValueCraft 8232 at a tag sale recently. Looked to be in great shape. No extra tools and no stand. But for $40 (! I know!) I couldn't go wrong. But now that I'm trying to set it up I still need a stand. The workbench is too high and I don't want to bolt it to that anyway. I may bolt it to 2x8's then I can clamp it to horses when I use it. We'll see how that works. I've picked up a lot of info just reading Musclenut's questions and all of your responses. Checked out the mentioned video's and thought they were excellent. Any advice? I'll take it. I'll let you know how the stand goes.
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