The best part is that I never have to worry about sharpening, as the cutter heads have multiple cutting surfaces you can rotate through before eventually just replacing the tip. I got them on sale recently which was great!
BEST ANSWER: In my opinion so far, these Rockler carbide turning tools are ideal for a beginner like myself. When I add the extension, I might need to modify the table, but as it is - it's super easy to find a spot to use it.Īnd it works great straight out of the box. This was a worthwhile purchase - I'm really enjoying it. I've turned a couple of candlesticks and some pens. The lathe is heavy and I haven't had problems with it 'walking' on the table so far. It's easy to use and I've really enjoyed it. This is my first lathe and my first time doing any woodturning. I made a solid stand of basic construction lumber on 3” Rockler casters for ease in moving around my small shop.Ĭeltic 14 Celtic 17 Celtic 20 Mk.2 Celtic Lathes While the 7.28-inch centre height by 20, 30, 40 or 60 inches between-centres Mondiale Celtic '14' was, in terms of its design, almost identical to the 6-inch centre height Model '12' it was not just the same machine with an increased centre height but a completely re-engineered lathe that carried. It runs very smooth and is quiet and has adequate power to turn my maple blanks.