Ok so I'm contemplating a new lathe, and I am limited to 110v. Not many used ones around. Was hoping to get something for $1k but not many 14" lathes that have outboard capacity come that cheap.
I like the looks of the Rikon 70-1420vsr and the Jet 1440. Rikon has outboard capacity with purchase of the extension, the Jet has swiveling headstock and 20" longer bed.
Most of what I do would be just fine on a 20" bed so I'm not sure I need the 40" length of the Jet.
Rikon has a 1.5hp motor that's true vs, and reversible... Jet has a 1hp Reeves drive which I'm OK with other than not being reversible. I doubt I'll be turning THAT many bowls over 14" anyhow so I'm not entirely sure how big of an issue this is. Most of what I do will be in the 8-12" range.
I'm leaning towards the Jet due to known build quality reputation. But do you think that extra half horsepower on the Rikon makes it a better choice?
If anyone near the Lowcountry of SC has a 14" or bigger lathe for sale, I may be interested.
I like the looks of the Rikon 70-1420vsr and the Jet 1440. Rikon has outboard capacity with purchase of the extension, the Jet has swiveling headstock and 20" longer bed.
Most of what I do would be just fine on a 20" bed so I'm not sure I need the 40" length of the Jet.
Rikon has a 1.5hp motor that's true vs, and reversible... Jet has a 1hp Reeves drive which I'm OK with other than not being reversible. I doubt I'll be turning THAT many bowls over 14" anyhow so I'm not entirely sure how big of an issue this is. Most of what I do will be in the 8-12" range.
I'm leaning towards the Jet due to known build quality reputation. But do you think that extra half horsepower on the Rikon makes it a better choice?
If anyone near the Lowcountry of SC has a 14" or bigger lathe for sale, I may be interested.
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