odie
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I see the 3520c is now available from Packard in the most recent catalog, page 51.
Still seeking input from those who own this lathe.
Price $4500 w/free shipping.
-----odie-----
You might call CraftSupplies. My Oldtimers prevents me from recalling the fellow's name, but their equipment guy is really knowledgeable and helpful.
You might call CraftSupplies. My Oldtimers prevents me from recalling the fellow's name, but their equipment guy is really knowledgeable and helpful.
Odie.....I had a rotating head stock on my 1st lathe....Reeves drive full size delta......the head stock was not the problem.....it's the tool rest......they give u an extension for your tool rest which is bolted on to the tool rest.....you cannot tighten it enough.....it gets pulled into the turning......u think I got to tighten this.....forget it......accident waiting to happen
Odie I know that most of us end up liking the system we have but I find that sliding the tailstock so I can work off the end of the lathe sure is easier on my back. I have a swing away now which makes it easier. I also have the lathe mounted buffing and it gives me more room to buff without hitting the ways. With larger bowls it helps a lot.
You know Fred, when I say I think the rotating headstock would be good for me, it's because I have become accustomed to leaning my hips against the lathe while doing interior work on bowls. This is how I've learned to do it, and I do like it. It gives me great stability, while still allowing freedom of movement through back, shoulders, and arms. Admittedly, I have never turned on anything but a longbed with fixed headstock......so, my thoughts on changing that is theoretical. I'd probably adapt, if I had a sliding headstock, but I know I'd lose that sense of stability I've grown to like.
-----odie-----
I think the rotating headstock would be good for me, it's because I have become accustomed to leaning my hips against the lathe while doing interior work on bowls. This is how I've learned to do it, and I do like it. It gives me great stability, while still allowing freedom of movement through back, shoulders, and arms.
Emiliano,Has anybody try to call Powermatic? I have called and talked to Omega lathes owner Rod Caddaye. Super friendly and good service even for lathes that are way out of warranty. I would not want to buy a lathe from a company that is not reachable. Also, called Vicmarc in Australia, 2 rings and you are on... Looks like this secrecy launch date and no one knowing what’s going on is only hurting business. Is this powermatic build in China?
Chris Ramsey did a demo at our club last month. ...however He won't turn on anything but a Oneway. He brings his own lathe when he demos. Great demo.