Old Sears Wood Lathe. I got to echo rons advice, to bring something home, just have a look at the accessory kit they are showing for it. Vintage wood lathe headstock sears roebuck dunlop atlas craftsman woodworking. It has been said that good judgment comes from experience, and that experience comes from making mistakes.
Some older models may use the bed size instead of measuring based on distance between the stocks.
Wood turning is a popular subset of woodworking, and all you need is a lathe and sharp hand tools to get started. Sears carries lathes to help you shape wood, metal and other materials. Old craftsman wood lathe possibly 1940's to 1960's but not sure. They are either a burgeoning carpenter or a craftsperson. I was wondering what would be a good price for this or if i should even. In the market for a wood lathe? The cast iron construction and a sturdy base helps resist vibration, allowing for more intricate details. The best wood lathe projects will cover every little detail that you need to know about in advance.
