Blog about wood lathe shopping

I found a great blog on livejournal with some more tips on shopping for a wood lathe. It has a lot of really good information, and some helpful links that will make your purchasing decision that much easier.

As always it's best to be well informed on whatever product your thinking about buying whether it's a wood lathe or a computer the process and thinking is the same. Read all the reviews, compare prices, get peoples opinions, experts and enthusiasts. Everyone will have something to tell you, then filter out the noise and see what you have left.

In the end you're the one making the decision, but you can't make a good decision without some good information, and that's why it pays to be well read. Some good things to look for in a lathe are a cast iron body, your lathe should be heavy enough that it won't vibrate itself of your workbench, but not so heavy that you need a crane and a team of workers to move it. You should always look for good alignment between the heads, as this can save you a lot of trouble and poor results caused by un-centered centers.

Good luck to you on your quest!