Ok I'm longwinded.
tl;dr;
Does a 1997 ownway 2036 have the same features as a 2020 and is it got more life in it or will it have problems. And how much to you think it would cost to change the bearings and upgrade the motor.
Hi, I almost hate to post this here because I'm sure it happens all the time, but as usual I'm torn and don't know what to do.
I am eventually, either now or maybe in 6 months in the market for a new lathe. I have an old 12" that has lots of character, but is just under powered and sized. I've had my eye on the Laguna 1836 for ~$2500
However, I found this used lathe for sale, I'd post it but theres no data just a pic and it'll probably be a dead link before long.
The lathe is a 1997 Oneway 2036, 1.5 hp, no stainless steal ways, original ( probably the noisy kind ) bearings. On owner, retiree, so not professional use but not light use probably. It comes with 24" extension, Outboard extension, extra banjo and tool rest. Asking price is $4000. ( I got all that info besides the price from a phone call ). Seller received lathe in trade from son of original owner who inherited it.
I suspect I could get him down a bit, but it's still pretty far above the price of the laguna. I know oneway lathes are great and last forever, but this one is some 23 years old. I have an old lathe and I really can't handle a new bag of problems. Granted my lathe is 70+ years old but things ain't made like they used to.
A couple of things I can see needing to do is a) replace bearings which means sending the spindle to one way to replace them ( I just replaced the bearings on my 1950 lathe and I almost had to shoot the thing in the head ) and b) upgrade the motor. I don't know what would be involved with that.
I don't need the 24" extension but the outboard is pretty sweet.
Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated,
R
tl;dr;
Does a 1997 ownway 2036 have the same features as a 2020 and is it got more life in it or will it have problems. And how much to you think it would cost to change the bearings and upgrade the motor.
Hi, I almost hate to post this here because I'm sure it happens all the time, but as usual I'm torn and don't know what to do.
I am eventually, either now or maybe in 6 months in the market for a new lathe. I have an old 12" that has lots of character, but is just under powered and sized. I've had my eye on the Laguna 1836 for ~$2500
However, I found this used lathe for sale, I'd post it but theres no data just a pic and it'll probably be a dead link before long.
The lathe is a 1997 Oneway 2036, 1.5 hp, no stainless steal ways, original ( probably the noisy kind ) bearings. On owner, retiree, so not professional use but not light use probably. It comes with 24" extension, Outboard extension, extra banjo and tool rest. Asking price is $4000. ( I got all that info besides the price from a phone call ). Seller received lathe in trade from son of original owner who inherited it.
I suspect I could get him down a bit, but it's still pretty far above the price of the laguna. I know oneway lathes are great and last forever, but this one is some 23 years old. I have an old lathe and I really can't handle a new bag of problems. Granted my lathe is 70+ years old but things ain't made like they used to.
A couple of things I can see needing to do is a) replace bearings which means sending the spindle to one way to replace them ( I just replaced the bearings on my 1950 lathe and I almost had to shoot the thing in the head ) and b) upgrade the motor. I don't know what would be involved with that.
I don't need the 24" extension but the outboard is pretty sweet.
Any thoughts and/or experiences would be appreciated,
R