I recently bought a HF 65435 lathe. I took the first one back with bearings that were shot after a couple weeks and now the second has a stripped hole that the head stock tightening handles goes into. Yes, I could tap a new hole, but I would rather not mess with it since I have had it less than 2 weeks and just feel done with this lathe.
I really don't want to exchange it for another HF lathe, but for the price, I don't see anything close, except for the Excelsior from Rockler which is currently on sale for $199. This looks to be an exact copy of the HF. Does anyone know any difference between the two? I would have to believe the quality would be better from Rockler, but they look identical. I don't have a Rockler close, so I would have to pay for shipping or go for a drive. I need it for Christmas gifts, so time is precious.
The Rikon at Woodcraft is $300, but a coupon this week for $20/off. I do have a local Woodcraft. Is this one even another copy?
So...Rikon, Excelsior or another HF?
I really don't want to exchange it for another HF lathe, but for the price, I don't see anything close, except for the Excelsior from Rockler which is currently on sale for $199. This looks to be an exact copy of the HF. Does anyone know any difference between the two? I would have to believe the quality would be better from Rockler, but they look identical. I don't have a Rockler close, so I would have to pay for shipping or go for a drive. I need it for Christmas gifts, so time is precious.
The Rikon at Woodcraft is $300, but a coupon this week for $20/off. I do have a local Woodcraft. Is this one even another copy?
So...Rikon, Excelsior or another HF?
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