Wilson rod lathe

[Gamakatsu]

Hi all,
I am about to purchase my first rod lathe & wondering if anyone here uses the rod lathe advertised by MO Tackle, Coffs Harbour NSW, page 129.
I believe the brand is actually Pacific Bay & is distributed by Wilson.
It doesn't actually state wether it has a drying motor as well.
Any help,
Regards,
Brian

[Ross van Enckevort]

Brian,
You better check out my front page before you do anything.

Regards,

Ross. www.therodworks.com.au

[Gamakatsu]

Thanks for that Ross,
Apart from the brand name, there appears to be no difference between the two. ( except for the $275.00 price difference )
I assume you or your rod builders are using your advertised Alps brand lathe for your brilliant rods.
Cheers,
Brian

[grave41]

I use one and find it great. I have upgraded the chuck to a solid alloy for more strenght when making cork handles.
Graham

[Gamakatsu]

Graham,
Is it the Pacific Bay ( Wilson ) you use or the Alps from Rodworks. Both look identical, exact features, $275.00 less from Ross at Rodworks.
Cheers,
Brian

[sid_fishes]

brian, mate i have an alps and i cant fault it. i,m about to do some cork work so ill see if i need to up grade the chuck or not. but if i was going to save $275 i know which way i would going cheers ian

[tobig]

if in brisbane pro catch in sunnybank had some for $499 alps