I am going to purchase a larger lathe, I currently have a NOVA DVR XP and I has pretty much made up my mind on going with a Laguna 24-36 but I scouted around on the internet and found a lot of complaints about Laguna's customer service. Most all this was from 3 or more years ago, I don't know if it represents the current state of Laguna's CS, I called the 800 number and talked to a very knowledgeable and helpful fellow, which made me feel pretty good about the current Laguna CS.
I've also looked at the PM 3520C, but it's $700-800 more and has 1HP less of a motor. I have looked at the 18-36 at the local Rockler and it is rock solid, and the Rockler guys like it a lot, I just wanted to inquire here with you folks and ask if you had a budget of $3500 were there other lathes you think I should look at, or would you just go with the Laguna???
I appreciate any input/feedback!
I've also looked at the PM 3520C, but it's $700-800 more and has 1HP less of a motor. I have looked at the 18-36 at the local Rockler and it is rock solid, and the Rockler guys like it a lot, I just wanted to inquire here with you folks and ask if you had a budget of $3500 were there other lathes you think I should look at, or would you just go with the Laguna???
I appreciate any input/feedback!