How good could this lathe be

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

Update, the first one i bought was DOA had motor issues, returned it and i have never been happier, i have not set up my new dupe yet but i have been turning by hand and its been a blast. Thinking about getting a second one for the dupe so i can free hand on one nd dupe on the other.
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John I have the tool rest mounted on the back of the lathe, with dupe on the front, so I can turn it around to freehand or make adjustments to what I am working on.
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[BigFish]

John be aware if you decide to mount yours on the back as Frank did you need to flip the cutter upside down!

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by BigFish

John be aware if you decide to mount yours on the back as Frank did you need to flip the cutter upside down!

Oh!
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Chit, thats a good idea! Had not used it yet, but I hope after a brief moment I might have recognized the problem.