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

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

Please remove splinters before emailing

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

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

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

Please remove splinters before emailing

mac davis writes:

Oneway? Noway..

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