• July 2025 Turning Challenge: Turn a Multi-axis Weed Pot! (click here for details)
  • Congratulations to James Seyfried for "NE Red Oak II" being selected as Turning of the Week for July 21, 2025 (click here for details)
  • Welcome new registering member. Your username must be your real First and Last name (for example: John Doe). "Screen names" and "handles" are not allowed and your registration will be deleted if you don't use your real name. Also, do not use all caps nor all lower case.

Want to purchase another lathe, which one?

S

Steve Dunkel

Joined
Nov 3, 2022
Messages
19
Likes
7
Location
Kingman, AZ
I have Oneway 2436 and 1640 lathes and would like to trade in the latter for a smaller one, possibly a Oneway 1224. I'm particularly fond of how Vicmarc lathes are made and might consider one of those as well. Any recommendations for a smaller lathe. I would like to be able to locate it on the mezzanine of my shop and have it set up for the grandkids to use if they show an interest.
 
The problem is I have two large lathes that essentially accomplish the same thing. Both are not needed. The Oneway 2436 accomplishes everything I want to do with a big lathe. Another smaller lathe would be nice as a second lathe and would seem to be better suited and less intimidating for grandkids.
 
So perhaps something to keep in mind is how big the grandkids are. Personally I'd prefer a nice heavy duty stand, but my daughter who I turn with is 4'10". So I currently use a cheap amazon adjustable height stand set down to her height. After that I suppose my next thought would be part compatibility. Suspect finding a M33x3.5mm spindle in a small lathe is hard to find, but a 1" toolrest post would may be a good idea.
 
I think the Jet 1221EVS has a lot of big lathe fearures in a small lathe package.
If you're looking at Vicmarc, the 240 has a rotating headstock, which you may want to explore.
 
I'm really leaning in the direction of a Vicmarc. They're available with the M33 spindle threading. The Vicmarc 240 is tempting but would be too heavy to use on a mezzanine, the intended location for a second lathe.
 
Will u keep the jet 1640 for the grans to grow into?
 
I agree with Ed. The Oneway 1224 we have at the high school shop is stable, smooth, and nice to turn on. Without the casters, it's a little lower height that the full sized lathes, but it couldn't be lowered any further. We use a platform for the really petite students to stand on.
 
After you've been married to a beauty-queen it's tough to go back.
But a Vicmarc is a great piece of equipment - my first was a Vic-200 which is the 16" - was a great lathe.
Lathes are like fly-rods - when you escape to re-create yourself, go all the way - life's short.
 
One area club had the 12 inch Oneway, and it always seemed to be very underpowered and that was with the 1 hp motor. They switched to a Jet 16 inch lathe. I think it runs on 120, and though not as strong as the 220 version, it still is good.

robo hippy
 
robo hippy said:
One area club had the 12 inch Oneway, and it always seemed to be very underpowered and that was with the 1 hp motor. They switched to a Jet 16 inch lathe. I think it runs on 120, and though not as strong as the 220 version, it still is good.

robo hippy
Click to expand...
This from the guy who can stall any lathe made in the last 20 years.:D
 
I have a Oneway 2436 and picked up a lightly used VL150 (the older model) about 6 months ago for a great price. I wouldn’t hesitate to get it again and the new version is even better. It’s a great compliment to the full size Oneway.
 
My clubs 12" Oneway has always been a pain, shuts off in the middle of a demo more often than not. Some members preferred to bring in there own lathe for a demo than use the Oneway.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top