jgrick Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 I hope this is the appropriate venue to post this. I am looking for a small lathe that I can buy cheap. I have been looking at new ones but need to find a cheap used one. I want to try my luck at turning some cranks. Us disabled old farts are always looking for a better way to pass time. LOL So if yuou know know someone who has a small lathe collecting dust let me know. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtlegs Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 If you have a harbor freight tools nearby, they have some pretty good deals. They have a small one that you can turn one lure at a time which works okay. I have one and use it for turning new ideas. It is only $40 and is worth that, just for fun and a time passer. If you are willing to spend a little more, they have some larger ones for a around $150 (check their website). Also dont forget the classifieds. -Trey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrick Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Maybe I am missing something but I am on Harbor Freight web site and I cant find it.. 129 is the cheapest one I see. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtlegs Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Ill look and check it out. -Trey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 ebay is a good place to look too. Dremel made a small lathe a while ago, and you can probably get it relatively cheap if you can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spare tire Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 I just got back from Menards and they had a new small one for around $60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrick Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hey Spare Tire I called 3 Menards close to you and they all thought I was crazy! LOL... I was going to try to buy it from them and have them ship it.. I called the store in Escanaba, Marinette, Marquette. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spare tire Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 It was in Sheboygan Wi. I was just there Tuesday night. They had 2 lathes one large and one small. It was the small one I was talking about. New in box with one on display as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrick Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 The ones I called said they did have a small one and a large one but the small one was 139.00... I will try Sheboygan tomorrow.. Thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrick Posted March 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Sheboygan said they did not have one but I Found one at the Johnson Creek WI Menards. I bought it and they are shipping it to me...69 plus 20 shipping. thanks Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thelinuxduck Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 do you have an item number on that so i can have the store in IL order it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lure Washer Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 Amazon Had the PSI Turn Carfter Pro for About $150!!! Thats a sweet deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Grizzle has them from $49 up to the price of a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizologist Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I purchased a pen lathe on ebay - it was under $100.00. I have also seen this lathe at Menard's and could be bought on order as a Jet Pen Lathe. See here: http://www.misgroupinc.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=139217 This lathe is a minimal tool that has limited features but does lures just fine. It is too small to bore deep holes, I use the drill press for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 I have a Turncrafter Pro from Penn State Industries. It cost about $160. Great lathe and they carry parts. American made stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basman50 Posted December 3, 2007 Report Share Posted December 3, 2007 here's a link to try. grizzly.com. they've got one on sale for 129.00. http://www.grizzly.com/catalog/2007/Christmas/59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon39 Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I just finished converting a bench top drill press into a lathe and so far it works pretty good, if I can figure out how to post pics I will later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankman Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Got mine at Menards...it's a Performax mini lathe, and i have turned about 18,000 blanks with it so far and it's still going strong. Nice features like all cast metal, variable speed control, etc... and about 120 bucks. I make lure blanks for people all over the world, and trust this little mighty max. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 My local Harbor Freight Tools is having their sidewalk sale in two weeks. And I get my bonus that same weekend. Gee, what great timing. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookUp Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Grizzley's got one for around $50; but you need a drill for the motor and mandels and clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannabeeFishing Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Grizzley's got one for around $50; but you need a drill for the motor and mandels and clamps. I've looked at those, but I figured that by the time I burned up a couple of drills, I'd be just well off getting a $100 mini lathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
