Recent content by Wet Coast

One Chinese manufacturer is a down side. For a basic kit, tool post, (3 bit holders and an 80mm cylindrical holder) the cost is $240US plus $40 shipping. I have just ordered about twice that and am waiting for their quote. They offer 4 sizes of tool holder, a cutoff blade holder, a boring bar...

I am curious about the "Premium Members Only" section. Is it an extra cost option? I haven't seen one before on a forum. Do you get a secret decoder ring? I am in the process of setting up an old 8" lathe I bought years ago. Lots of learning to do and lots of parts to buy. It only has 1/2"...