Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

I'm a relative newby, been turning for about a year and slowly getting a
little better. I'm working on a used Rockwell 11" lathe (Model 46-140) that
I bought from an experienced woodturner who was moving up. Now I think I'm
ready to move up, at least to something with some more modern conveniences.

Can you point me to any review(s) of mid-priced lathes, which for this
purpose, I'll define as between $800 and about $1500. I would like a full
size lathe with electronic speedcontrol that doesn't require rewiring the
shop, i.e., stay at 110V, which I think limits it to about 1.5 hp.
Everything else I think will be pretty standard everywhere, like lever locks
for the tool rest support (mine uses a wrench, and I have only scraped
knuckles once or twice), Morse #2 tapers, reasonable weight or the capacity
to take a shelf for sand bags.

I've searched and found a review from this price range on up, in FWW, but I
haven't been able to find anything comparing lathes in this price range.

Individual reccomendations on ones to look at, or avoid, will also be very
welcomed.

I think I am currently attracted to a Jet 1642 with the 1.5 hp motor.

I'm still experimenting and finding out what I can turn successfully. I am
working on bowls (of course) of various sizes, including miniatures (for my
wife's collection of miniatures), lidded boxes, goblets, small vases, etc.
I want to buy one lathe to last me indefinitely and don't want to limit my
options.

Thanks.

George

Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:54:39 -0400, "George" wrote:

What I found very helpful when buying my lathe (jet 1442vs) were the reviews at
the sites where they were sold..

Don't want to start a ****ing match here, but I was going to get the Delta and
save $200 over the Jet until I read the reviews of folks that owned both...
reviews made the Jet decision for me..

Also, if you have any brands/models in mind, Goggle is your friend... Just type
something like "Jet 1442" in and you'll get more info that you could ever use..
lol


I'm a relative newby, been turning for about a year and slowly getting a
little better. I'm working on a used Rockwell 11" lathe (Model 46-140) that
I bought from an experienced woodturner who was moving up. Now I think I'm
ready to move up, at least to something with some more modern conveniences.

Can you point me to any review(s) of mid-priced lathes, which for this
purpose, I'll define as between $800 and about $1500. I would like a full
size lathe with electronic speedcontrol that doesn't require rewiring the
shop, i.e., stay at 110V, which I think limits it to about 1.5 hp.
Everything else I think will be pretty standard everywhere, like lever locks
for the tool rest support (mine uses a wrench, and I have only scraped
knuckles once or twice), Morse #2 tapers, reasonable weight or the capacity
to take a shelf for sand bags.

I've searched and found a review from this price range on up, in FWW, but I
haven't been able to find anything comparing lathes in this price range.

Individual reccomendations on ones to look at, or avoid, will also be very
welcomed.

I think I am currently attracted to a Jet 1642 with the 1.5 hp motor.

I'm still experimenting and finding out what I can turn successfully. I am
working on bowls (of course) of various sizes, including miniatures (for my
wife's collection of miniatures), lidded boxes, goblets, small vases, etc.
I want to buy one lathe to last me indefinitely and don't want to limit my
options.

Thanks.

George



mac

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Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

Look up Fine Woodworking #191. The subscription website is
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki....aspx?id=28529
However, you may want to just check it out at the library.

"George" wrote in message
...
I'm a relative newby, been turning for about a year and slowly getting a
little better. I'm working on a used Rockwell 11" lathe (Model 46-140)
that I bought from an experienced woodturner who was moving up. Now I
think I'm ready to move up, at least to something with some more modern
conveniences.

Can you point me to any review(s) of mid-priced lathes, which for this
purpose, I'll define as between $800 and about $1500. I would like a full
size lathe with electronic speedcontrol that doesn't require rewiring the
shop, i.e., stay at 110V, which I think limits it to about 1.5 hp.
Everything else I think will be pretty standard everywhere, like lever
locks for the tool rest support (mine uses a wrench, and I have only
scraped knuckles once or twice), Morse #2 tapers, reasonable weight or the
capacity to take a shelf for sand bags.

I've searched and found a review from this price range on up, in FWW, but
I haven't been able to find anything comparing lathes in this price range.

Individual reccomendations on ones to look at, or avoid, will also be very
welcomed.

I think I am currently attracted to a Jet 1642 with the 1.5 hp motor.

I'm still experimenting and finding out what I can turn successfully. I
am working on bowls (of course) of various sizes, including miniatures
(for my wife's collection of miniatures), lidded boxes, goblets, small
vases, etc. I want to buy one lathe to last me indefinitely and don't want
to limit my options.

Thanks.

George

Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

Hi George

Here you go George, reviews of lathes that will last you a lifetime,
and are very sought after IF you start small and would go larger
later on.

http://www.oneway.on.ca/reviews.htm

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

On Jul 13, 9:54 am, "George" wrote:
I'm a relative newby, been turning for about a year and slowly getting a
little better. I'm working on a used Rockwell 11" lathe (Model 46-140) that
I bought from an experienced woodturner who was moving up. Now I think I'm
ready to move up, at least to something with some more modern conveniences.

Can you point me to any review(s) of mid-priced lathes, which for this
purpose, I'll define as between $800 and about $1500. I would like a full
I'm still experimenting and finding out what I can turn
successfully. I am
working on bowls (of course) of various sizes, including miniatures (for my
wife's collection of miniatures), lidded boxes, goblets, small vases, etc.
I want to buy one lathe to last me indefinitely and don't want to limit my
options.

Thanks.

George

Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

On Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:04:39 -0700, "
wrote:

Hi George

Here you go George, reviews of lathes that will last you a lifetime,
and are very sought after IF you start small and would go larger
later on.

http://www.oneway.on.ca/reviews.htm

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Not on my budget, though... maybe a Nova someday, but Oneway? Noway..



mac

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Where is there a Lathe Review?
 

mac davis writes:

Oneway? Noway..

grin
Is this one of those "remove one letter and reverse the meaning" puzzles?