WTB starter lathe GOOD quality

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bearsafety

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I was thinking about buying a willard tip machine but was really wanting a lathe. I have been told I can not find a good quality lathe for the $300-600 range. I want a lathe just to do finishing work persay, mostly tips and if I want replace ferrules. I have seen some lathes for sale that the shaft spins wobbley and very sketchy.. Anyone have one for sale and or advice?
 
bearsafety said:
I was thinking about buying a willard tip machine but was really wanting a lathe. I have been told I can not find a good quality lathe for the $300-600 range. I want a lathe just to do finishing work persay, mostly tips and if I want replace ferrules. I have seen some lathes for sale that the shaft spins wobbley and very sketchy.. Anyone have one for sale and or advice?
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Contact this guy: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=230683
It may be out of your price range but he's a hell of a person to deal with. Plus you never know, you just may come out with a great lathe.
 
IMO look into a midsize cuesmith, I used one for years doing repairs. Now I have a deluxe and you just can't go wrong with one. Plus Chris give great customer support as well.
 
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Have a nice Tsp&b Todd Shultz Beginner Lathe in mint condition for sale! Would be perfect for you.:thumbup:
 
Russell Cues said:
IMO look into a midsize cuesmith, I used one for years doing repairs. Now I have a deluxe and you just can't go wrong with one. Plus Chris give great customer support as well.
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I couldnt find one, only a link that doesnt work anymore.
 
If your new to repairs and never worked with a lathe I agree go with Chris. His videos are great. His customer service is excellent and he is always there to talk you through any problems. Plus a cue lathe comes ready to go you don't have to do any mods or have any tooling to buy. My first lathe was a 7x10 min and I learned the hard way.
 
I have delt with Todd on many occasions and he is nothing but helpful and willing to answer questions and go out of his way to deliver excellent customer service.:thumbup:
On the same note Chris Hightower is also a great guy and is very helpful as well. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with either product! :thumbup:
 
SpitzCues said:
I have delt with Todd on many occasions and he is nothing but helpful and willing to answer questions and go out of his way to deliver excellent customer service.:thumbup:
On the same note Chris Hightower is also a great guy and is very helpful as well. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with either product! :thumbup:
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I concur!!!
 
SpitzCues said:
I have delt with Todd on many occasions and he is nothing but helpful and willing to answer questions and go out of his way to deliver excellent customer service.:thumbup:
On the same note Chris Hightower is also a great guy and is very helpful as well. Bottom line is you can't go wrong with either product! :thumbup:
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+1 :thumbup:

Gary
 
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