Recent content by JradM

Vevor is having a sale on Aliexpress. The 7x12 has a couple options, both for $606. That's not enough discount to wait for overseas shipping versus just buying from Amazon for $650, but there are also country-specific discount codes. I couldn't get any to work for Canada, so I contacted Vevor...

I'll keep an eye out. The Craftex 7x12 from Busy Bee is "on sale" for $1100, which seems a bit steep compared to ~$630 for the Vevor. Are they likely to have better castings? King Tools looks a bit less expensive at $999 from KMS tools. Looks like there's a year's warranty too - which seems...

I'm on a farm near Strathmore, AB.

Yep! I've been watching those videos. It's obvious that these machines aren't plug-and-play and that some effort will be needed to get it ready. Ebay! Right, I probably should check there too (although perhaps with caution) - thanks. Was your machine branded with any names I should watch out...

I joined the forum because I'm interested in getting a mini lathe - I was happy to find a Canadian forum where it looks like there's lots of discussion and information on the topic. I've got no metal lathe experience - save my Youtube observations. :p I've got questions I wouldn't mind some...