What wood lathe or CNC lathe needed to make a quality wood bat?

I am looking to make wood bats out of maple and ash, I dont have a lot of money to spend (around 2500) to buy a lathe to make baseball bats. I dont have much experience with them do you have any recommendations?

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Sorry to say this,but if you do not have a lot of experience with a lathe,you should probably get the experience first,this isn’t a cheap woodworking tool,and can be quite tricky.Although I applaud your enthusiasm,this is a skill very few master,and you should find someone to teach you the finer points before indulging.
Again,I am in no way wanting to discourage you but this can be a major undertaking.
Good luck,and God Bless your creative mind.

by Jan on July 18, 2010 at 6:42 am. #

delta , jet , grizzly , lots of good brands out there…anything that will turn a 36 in. piece or longer…good turning chisels are the key though…

by Dan the brick man on July 18, 2010 at 7:33 am. #

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