Hello all. I've been woodworking (flat) for a while and have been amazed at turning long enough - I want to play too.
I need some feedback on lathe opinions. I will not be buying a oneway so I don't need that kind of advice. I am a very hobby woodworker who buys way more tools than he needs. With that said I was thinking the Jet 1442. Seems to be a decent lathe and the right price range. I thought about the 1236 or a midi but I just can't get past a posting where someone said 3/4 hp just wasn't enough for face turning. Opinions? I'd rather buy big once but I have too much going on to be dedicated to just turning. Will be strickly hobby work.
What I really want to do is to turn bowls and vases and maybe lidded boxes. I'll do spindles and pens and everything once I get started. Maybe make a chess set.
Also, Woodcraft is having a 30% off sale next month on Sorby tools. Gotta watch the budget (buying the whole "flat" shop as well) so is that a bargain that can't be passed up?