Recommendations for a decent lathe for plug turning

[PNG]

I have the Jet mini and dont really like it.
- Hard to change belt speed
- Like CS said bad on off switch location
- Underpowered

If I had it to do over I would look at the Rikon
- Indexing head
- easy speed change
- bigger capacity

http://www.rikontools.com/Products/Lathes/70-100.html

To re-iterate what Slip said dust collector is a must











dont do it, "it" will own you

[JFigliuolo]

Originally Posted by PNG

I have the Jet mini and dont really like it.
- Hard to change belt speed
- Like CS said bad on off switch location
- Underpowered

If I had it to do over I would look at the Rikon
- Indexing head
- easy speed change
- bigger capacity

http://www.rikontools.com/Products/Lathes/70-100.html

To re-iterate what Slip said dust collector is a must











dont do it, "it" will own you

I got the Ricon... LOVE IT.

[Mr. Sandman]

I know these are wood lathes but has anyone tried to turn aluminum on these mini lathes? Do you think it is doable?

After looking at all of these and getting some PM input from some noteable plugmakers I ended up getting the Delta mini. (mainly because I have a few other delta tools and know I can get parts for them if needed.)

[Fishpart]

Not Al, but Brass. Low speed with a scraper sharpened like a metal working tool bit.