 | JET 708351VS JML-1014VS 10-Inch Swing 14-Inch between Centers 1/2-Horsepower Variable Speed Benchtop Mini Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1-Phase
You'll want variable speed. This is a good size for starters. Just spend the extra money on this one.
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 | DELTA 23-725 8-Inch Industrial Grinder
1725 rpm 8" grinder is the best way to go. Here's one. 6" Grinder changes your tools too much, and faster rpm heat up the tools too much.
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 | DELTA GR450 ShopMaster 8-Inch Grinder
Buy new: $151.75 I have this one, it's ok, but buying the beefier is not a bad idea. This one does work ok.
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 | Grizzly G0580 14" Bandsaw 3/4 HP
Buy new: $365.00 For rough shaping your wood to get it ready for the lathe. You can cut corners here. This is a great one for the money. But do get at least 14".
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 | Poulan Pro 400E 18-Inch 4.0 HP Electric Chain Saw
Buy new: $85.65 / Used from: $77.99 Electric for ease of use, and shaping blanks. Also quiet. But, if you only get one, get a gas chainsaw..
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 | McCulloch 36cc 14" Gas Chainsaw
You need a way to get wood, and shape it. Some turners actually have 3, big Gas, medium gas, and medium electric.
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 | Northern Industrial Tools Metal Timberjack - 3ft. Length
Buy new: $29.99 Not needed, but it wouldn't hurt either.
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 | Aluminum Oxide Sandpaper Sheets, 9" by 11", 220 Grit, Pack of 100.
Buy new: $24.95 I use 100 for shaping, then work down to 220 or 300 for finishing. Beyond that, no one can tell.
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 | Bri-wax Clear 16 Oz
Buy new: $15.99 My favorite finish. It's easy, and looks good. I prefer just the clear. But try anything that looks interesting to you.
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 | Salad Bowl Finish
Buy new: $14.99 This one is non-toxic for food contact. Bowls and such. Behlen's also makes a woodturner's polish.
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 | Tauntons Complete Illustrated Guide To Turning by Richard Raffan
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $19.99 I have 10 or 15 woodturning books, this is my favorite so far. This is the only one you should need to do a LOT of projects. Does not cover pen turning.
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