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Tom Mullane

>Am really considering a minilathe for doing demos and to use as a buffing system... don't see lugging my 1236 around as an option..LOL

Does anyone know anything about these two

RYOBI ML618

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=57121&item=3858691370&rd=1

Also saw this Carbatec for sale...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42282&item=4343715154&rd=1#ebayphotohosting

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john Lucas

>I have the carbo-tec. It is a wonderful lathe. The Ryobi on the other had is one of the worst I've turned on. I would recommend the Carbo-tec.

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Wood Spinner

>I have a Jet 1016V that I purchased for the same reason. It sits on top of a standard mechanics tool chest for storage and works great. Easy to move and everything in the cabinet.

Good turning and be safe

Bill in Casa Grande,AZ.