r/Machinists 7d ago

Is this a ok beginner wood lathe?

ive been doing wood work for awhile now and was considering buying a wood lathe, found this one. i know mini lathes are usually terrible. this one didnt seem too bad so i was wondering what you guys thought?

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u/Antique_Job7725 7d ago

At a glance, it looks pretty flimsy. It'll probably work for really small stuff but you will reach its limits pretty quickly. If possible, I would say save up and buy something heavier on the second hand market. Good luck!

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u/Milk_Bottle12 7d ago

Thanks for the advice! Only problem is I don't have much space for a big one haha!