I have been turning for about 2 years and have a Delta 46-715, 3/4 hp so it's time for an upgrade. I'm leaning towards the Jet mainly due to price, although the Nova or PM would definately not break the bank. The Jet, currently on sale at $1400 compared to Nova at $2300 incl stand and PM3520B at $2700, it just seems like the Jet is too good of a deal to pass up. From other posts, I know that the PM is well regarded but is it worth almost double the price of the Jet? (not sure how many bowls over 16" I would turn but what little I might could be turned outboard) The other factor is my shop is in the basement so getting the the heavier PM down the stairs might be a challenge. From what I've learned, the Jet comes disassembled so that tells me it's not a problem to bring down in pieces and assemble, whereas the PM comes assembled which leads me to think that it must be a chore to disassemble and reassemble (otherwise why wouldn't it be shipped disassembled?) The only advantage to the Nova that I can see is the pivoting head which is the one feature I like with my Delta. Bit is there a disadvantage to that feature? (why don't others have that feature, there must be a logical reason)
So that's where I'm at in my deliberations, and would appreciate some comments from other Jet / Nova / PM users.
Dennis
So that's where I'm at in my deliberations, and would appreciate some comments from other Jet / Nova / PM users.
Dennis