I am thinking strongly about buying this lathe. It is 2hp, 1 1/2 spindle,variable speed, 20'' swing ,weighs 633 pounds. What do you think? will I be sorry.
The slowest speed is 300rpm
The slowest speed is 300rpm
stnick said:You also have a 1 1/2 x 8 spindle. Talon, Supernova and the smaller VicMark chucks do not show an insert for this size. You will have to use a Stronghold, large VicMark or other large heavy chuck. I don't know if you can buy the insert for the larger chuck and use in on the smaller chuck in the same family. Someone else may know.
John
odie said:The specifications are great. 20" over the bedways, and 24" over the gap is terrific.....but, I'd rather not have a gap bed lathe. That gap may add to impressive specifications, but it prevents you from positioning your tool rest on the backside of your turning......something I appreciate very much.
The slowest I can go on my step pulley Woodfast lathe is 370, and if truth be known, I'd prefer something even slower than that. The Grizzly website lists their lathe at 500rpm.