[IlliniBone]

I apologize if there are already a hundred of these threads. I am looking for a beginner lathe and my budget is around $250. I have found 3 lathes (Harbor Freight, Shop Fox and Rockler) that are all in my budget and look good for turning small items such as pens. I will also post a CL ad that I have found recently that look promising. Any advice would be very helpful, thanks!

http://denver.craigslist.org/tls/4316318280.html

 

[IlliniBone]

Thoughts on a used one like that Crafsman or buying a new lathe from Rockler or Harbor Freight?

This is the Rockler one I had been researching..

Rockler Excelsior 5-Speed Mini Lathe - Amazon.com

Thanks.