Why I bought a lathe

[Highpower]

(04-17-2012, 08:08 AM)Mayhem Wrote: .... I do not make model engines, nor do I use it to make money (although a few small jobs may be coming my way). The reason I bought one and the reason I have wanted one for some time is for all those moments when I have been building or repairing something and though "if only I had a lathe..."

Great story Mayhem!

I got hooked early on in high-school metal shop after being introduced to metalworking machines. Even back then I thought about how cool it would be to own one of my own.

It only took me 20 - 25 years to get there, but better late than never.