I think that a 500 rpm minimum, 20" swing lathe is an accident waiting
to happen. Just my 0.02.

Bill

Bruce Barnett wrote:
Ralph E Lindberg writes:


The rub might be the 1-1/2x8 headstock


Or the 500 RPM minimum speed.

I get nervous roughing out a 12" bowl at 500 RPM, let alone a 20" to
24" bowl.