Woodturning Lathes

[Martynt74]

I fancy buying my dad one for fathers day. He had one many years ago when he lived in India and Zambia and made quite a few items such as bowls and lamps.

He's pretty much at retirement age now and spends quite a lot of time in Spain so thought it might be good to get him something to keep himself busy while my mum sunbathes!

Is there anything particular to look for or avoid?

 

[Martynt74]

Cheers guys

I had been looking on ebay and gumtree for something used as new ones are more than i'd be willing to spend.

They're driving to spain over the weekend but turns out he's taking a pile of archery stuff with him so wont have any room in the car. I've ordered him a set of chisels as he needed some for something else anyway and am just going to suggest he looks for something once over there.