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grizzly g9247

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What do you think about the grizzly g9247 for 125.00 looking for my first lathe. I would like to make pens and other small items. Thanks for any info
 
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There is disagreement between the details that HF specify and the comments in the user reviews. Several users state this has #2 MT at both ends, despite what HF wrote about it.

It might vary from production run to production run ... best is to actually see it in the store if you can.

I almost bought one of these -- they has 3 in stock when I called, by the time I got to the store a few hours later they'd sold out! Instead I got the larger floor-standing model.
 
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I agree with buying Jet Mini Lathe even with extra cost over HF, Grizzle, or Turncrafter mini lathes. Had this lathe minus index bought on sale several years ago. Always my second lathe sold it for $125 year or so back to make room in my shop.

Rikon mini also very popular with woodturners and worth the extra money.
They also go on sale several times a year.

If you shop sales and can make in store purchase either Jet or Rikon mini lathes will serve you well.

If want to save few bucks look at: http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-x-16-Heavy-Duty-Bench-Top-Wood-Lathe/G0657

In Europe MT 1 lathes, not a big deal over here we like MT2 lathes because do not have to buy all new lathe accessories if we upgrade the lathe later on.
 
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