Stealth Pilot wrote:
Are the advantages of geared heads limited to convenience? Did any of
you buy the belt head and hate it?


I have a lovely old hercus which is an australian southbend clone.
the belt drives mean that I can go out in the workshop late at night
and turn to my hearts content and the neighbours hear nothing.

I've actually put off buying a geared lathe because of the effect the
gear noise would have on the neighbours at night.

That's good to know. The belt drive is also lighter and cheaper than gears.

Thanks!

Bill