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Old 12/30/2007, 02:15 AM
GrandeGixxer GrandeGixxer is offline
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Looking for a lathe

Something smallish. let me know if you have something for sale or know someone with one. I am not looking to spend more than $100. Thanks in advance.

This is not a selling thread, just looking for a lathe so I can work on a DIY fish tank related item.
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Old 12/30/2007, 02:28 AM
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OT - Congrats on your team going 16-0.
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Old 12/30/2007, 12:21 PM
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Yeah, it was actually a pretty good game. Too bad my fantasy team sucked the last 2 weeks.
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Old 12/30/2007, 12:25 PM
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Have you checked out Harbor Freight?
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Old 12/30/2007, 12:41 PM
GrandeGixxer GrandeGixxer is offline
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They have 1 on sale for like $75 right now. I would like to find something nicer used though. I will get that one if I can't find anything else though. I would also hope to get some tools with it.
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Old 12/30/2007, 12:47 PM
GrandeGixxer GrandeGixxer is offline
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My other option is if someone has 1 and wants to let me come over one weekend and use it for a couple of hours. I am working on making a couple of DIY Ocean Motions Squirts. I don't have the materials right now, so it is not going to be any time soon.
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Old 12/30/2007, 04:42 PM
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Rockler has a Delta Midi lathe on sale for $125 I believe. Got one for Christmas. Rockler. com
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Old 12/30/2007, 05:07 PM
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Let me know what you're trying to make, maybe I can turn it by hand or program one of the CNC lathes @ work.

Depending on size and material.

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Old 12/30/2007, 05:34 PM
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I am pretty much trying to make one of these. http://www.oceansmotions.com/store/p...9c91d8fcd358bf

I have the motor already on order, I just need to get the materials. The body will be made out of PVC bar stock, and the drum will be made out of Polypropelyne. It doesn't have to be threaded, I can use slip joints if need be.
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