I want to upgrade my Jet 14 x 42 to a 20" lathe anybody have an idea?
Stubby was running a really good deal on their 750 and 1000 and may still be. Seems everyone forgets to mention them since Bill R passed away.
And with the currency rate right now it's really a great deal.
If you're up for a road trip, there's a Oneway 2436 with all the trimmings in Texas. Look at the "For Sale" forum here. You can also do outboard, so your capacity is actually > 24" diameter, and it comes with a bed extension, so I'm sure it's more than 36" spindle. The only thing you'd have to worry about is the spindle-height-above-floor; if you're taller, it's easy to put the lathe higher. It's much more challenging if you're shorter than the lathe legs.I want to upgrade my Jet 14 x 42 to a 20" lathe anybody have an idea?
Well I'm a huge fan of my Powermatic 3520 A and the new 3520C certainly seems to be an upgrade. However the first thing we should ask is why do you want 20" swing. It's hard to sell large bowls. Large platters however sell pretty well. I purchased mine mostly for the weight and horsepower. More mass just makes turning more enjoyable. Yes I did turn a few large things but mostly it's just a lot nicer when you are roughing 8 to 10" hollow forms or in my case my off center work.
Great lathe but don't care for the extended motor.Well I'm a huge fan of my Powermatic 3520 A and the new 3520C certainly seems to be an upgrade. However the first thing we should ask is why do you want 20" swing. It's hard to sell large bowls. Large platters however sell pretty well. I purchased mine mostly for the weight and horsepower. More mass just makes turning more enjoyable. Yes I did turn a few large things but mostly it's just a lot nicer when you are roughing 8 to 10" hollow forms or in my case my off center work.
Thanks for the info, checked internet, looks like a good machine.Stubby was running a really good deal on their 750 and 1000 and may still be. Seems everyone forgets to mention them since Bill R passed away.
And with the currency rate right now it's really a great deal.
If you're up for a road trip, there's a Oneway 2436 with all the trimmings in Texas. Look at the "For Sale" forum here. You can also do outboard, so your capacity is actually > 24" diameter, and it comes with a bed extension, so I'm sure it's more than 36" spindle. The only thing you'd have to worry about is the spindle-height-above-floor; if you're taller, it's easy to put the lathe higher. It's much more challenging if you're shorter than the lathe legs.
I've turned on a friend's Oneway. Really nice smooth movement of the banjo over the ways; nice toolpost clamp, very good speed control.
I have also used a friend's Oneway, great all around lathe. The Oneway is metric and all my equipment is standard, don't want to start over, too old.
Great lathe but don't care for the extended motor.
How come, Steven?
The motor placement is what allows the sliding headstock.......and, that should be a great advantage.
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So very true.
You more or less rule out all lathes with sliding headstocks if you don't like the motor placement on the handwheel side of the headstock. I have a Robust AB and like John Lucas with his Powermatic, I typically park the headstock somewhere around the middle of the bed unless turning a long spindle.
Question for John and Bill.....
Does the sliding headstock alter lathe vibrations according to placement?
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Bill, still not sure where you got that price since he doesn't have prices listed on his website. Unless you emailed Rod. He very well may still honor the sale price too. If someone is looking for one then all they have to do is contact Rod. The Stubby is a lathe that can fit some people's circumstances. I rank it right there with the Oneway and Robust lathes albeit in a much smaller footprint.The sale price ended a couple days ago.
The extended motor has never been a problem. I solved that by purchasing a bed extension and putting it on the motor end. Then I slid the headstock forward so the motor and bed extension stick out the same. This way the bed extension doesn't take up much more floor space and is there when I need it.
How come, Steven?
The motor placement is what allows the sliding headstock.......and, that should be a great advantage.
-----odie-----
Bill, still not sure where you got that price since he doesn't have prices listed on his website. Unless you emailed Rod. He very well may still honor the sale price too. If someone is looking for one then all they have to do is contact Rod. The Stubby is a lathe that can fit some people's circumstances. I rank it right there with the Oneway and Robust lathes albeit in a much smaller footprint.
You would never go wrong with a 25" Robust as I have one and love it.
Need to speak for yourself.Ditto!. There's nothing to not like about the Robust AB.
Ditto!. There's nothing to not like about the Robust AB.
Unless the Oneway has changed specifications lately, their lathes are still not offered in 1/1/4" x 8tpi spindle threads.......and have neither sliding, or swivel headstock. The spindle threads would be a killer right there, and my next lathe would have to have a movable headstock.
For most folks the switch to M33 3.5 and #3MT is not a big deal.
Involves buying a chuck insert... many folks have made the switch from 1x8 to a larger size.
I made the switch from 1x8 (ancient delta) to 1.25x 8 (20" woodfast) to M33x3.5 (Oneway 2436)
You have a large accumulation of faceplates and chucks that will be more of an issue.
The big advantage of the oneway is using the outboard for hollowing bowls and hollow forms.
It can be more convenient than sliding the headstock for many operations less so for some others.
Robust is available with M33 x 3.5 and a #3 taper.
#3 taper got to be less vibration......after my first upgrade I concluded that technique with your tools is as important as which lathe makes the wood go round.....I think we all lust for "the lathe"....but that is part of kicking the tires in the vendor room.......enjoy the new possiblities.....
Need to speak for yourself.
I enjoy turning on the AB. I think the AB is a terrific machine.
However 6 things I like a better on the Oneway are:
Banjo on the oneway is better all around.....
... 3 pulleys give a finer control of speeds than 2 ....
... Out board turning capability .
... Control pedestal at eye level....
... Spindle lock placement and ease of use ....
... Index wheel and lock are easier to use..
... Not a biggy but Onway's Extra weight and extra length of the bed come in handy once in a while....
... Things I like better on the AB
The AB changes height in minutes. Takes at least a 1/2 hour to change height on the Oneway
Like the AB switch on the spindle lock
Handwheel on tailstock is smoother
There are fewer things not to like on the Oneway 2436.
AB is a fine machine just won't be the best for lots of folks.
Learn something every day! I had no idea about this...It would be easy for Oneway to increase their market share.....if they offered 1 1/4x8tpi and #2MT......don't know why they don't do that......well built lathes tho........
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