They list the bestselling wood lathes for sale, which is very helpful since in general they sell well because they are very good tools and nice deals. I recommend taking a look at that post if you're interested in a wood lathe, you'll probably find something you like, and if not there is a more complete listing available.
Wood turning has always been a great hobby of mine, but it can be difficult finding tools, and equipment. For whatever reason it seems like there are not a lot of places to shop online and the selection is not always great. However if you're careful and with a little effort there are some really good prices out there. A lot of the wood lathes for sale are offered at pretty significant discounts online compared to retail stores.
It's definitely very important to have the right tools for the job when it comes to woodworking, and wood turning is especially demanding on your equipment. Buying the right stuff will go a log way towards making sure you produce quality work, whatever your reasons are.
The most important choice you have to make is which wood lathe to buy. What size you need, what features are most important, how much do you want to spend. These are all questions that you should be asking yourself before you get started. Everyones requirements are a little bit different and it's important to know what yours are before you make a large purchase.
Make sure to read all the reviews you can find, and if at all possible try and test out a lathe before you hand over your money.
Good luck!
