Finally did it.

[Kiwibloke]

The time has finally arrived, I purchased my first Lathe, took a trip to Simon Hope and got the lot,
Stratos FU-230 Lathe
Nova Chuck to start with
Grinder thing with CBN wheel
Wolverine Jig
Profiler
Grub Handle starter set of Tools
8mm Carbide straight tool
Bowl jaws
2mt drill chuck

Should see me for a bit to get started.
Great service and very friendly.

[Wood spinner]

WoW
That's a way to start 

No mention of a good quality face mask or proper dust mask ?

Keep safe and have fun.

[jay]

  Bad choice of words there Kiwi !!  Read the the 3rd post down  .He finally did it too !!!! Now get some hands on instruction and you will be well away .I have been turning since 1966 and still love it   

[Kiwibloke]

No mention of a good quality face mask or proper dust mask ?

Keep safe and have fun.

I'm going to get a JSP power cap but they are so expensive, so I'll let the wallet cool down a bit. Thanks

[ken rodgers]

Good choice of lathe, you will not be disappointed. I have had a Fu 230 for 6yrs now without encountering any issues. I bought the extended bed and quick release to be able to turn large diameter pieces in outboard configuration.
Ken.


for about 6 years now and it’s an excellent machine and

[Twisted Trees]

No mention of a good quality face mask or proper dust mask ?

Keep safe and have fun.

I'm going to get a JSP power cap but they are so expensive, so I'll let the wallet cool down a bit. Thanks

Important always but especially when new to it, and not much money grab yourself a https://www.amazon.co.uk/Honeywell-1011623-Bionic-Uncoated-Polycarbonate/dp/B004U6GUL8

[Kiwibloke]

Thanks TT just purchased the mask, went for the anti fog (lets see if that works)