Oliver 2018 lathe

[Ziffy]

Just wondering if anyone is familiar with this machine... http://www.olivermachinery.net/index.php?node=machines&type_id=4&model=2018

I know Oliver has a great reputation for big, heavy-duty machines, and this looks like a nice machine. anyone ever use it?

thanks,

ziffy

 

[MichaelMouse]

Generic Pacific Rim with a revered old American name attached. http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/wood-lathe.html Will give you an idea how many foundries make differently badged but familiar-looking lathes.

It's a crapshoot.

 

[Odie]

If I'm not mistaken, it sort of looks like a Reeves mechanical variable speed drive on that lathe.....although, it does appear to have two speed ranges. I had a Northwood lathe with a single range Reeves variable drive. (Northwood was a machinery importer that came and went in the 1980's.) If I could go back to that method of variable speed, I would not. It is slow to change speeds, and wears out belts quickly.

MM is right.......It appears to be capitalizing on a once trusted name in lathes......but, is nothing more than a knock-off cheaper version.

ooc