I am in the market for a new lathe...

[Chrisjan]

Hi there,
I just about had it with unbalanced drive shafts, ill aligned tail stocks which are not center height and a damn VVT transmission loosing torque. Therefore I am in the market for a new lathe. South Africa doesnt offer much in terms of different manufacturers and models. What should I choose and why:

1. JET 1236
2. NOVA 1624
3. Other

 

[Jim Smith]

While your two choices are fine machines, I think the Oneway is even better. If you're going to all the trouble of having it shipped in, then I would go with the Oneway 1224 or 1640.

Jim Smith

 

[Chrisjan]

Sorry Jim... forgot to say... these are my local choices - I'm not shipping. But boy would I like a Oneway instead...

 

[Mack C.]

While your two choices are fine machines, I think the Oneway is even better. If you're going to all the trouble of having it shipped in, then I would go with the Oneway 1224 or 1640.

Jim Smith

My sentiments, exactly!

This is my Oneway 1224! I just love turning pens on it. It currently lists at $2500.

 

[David M]

I can not commet on the jet , I have the nova and it does a very good job . Solid machine , the belt last me about a year and a half . I would get a nother nova again - vs would be nice but its easy and fast to change speeds. Both should be solid machines.
David

 

[dankc908]

I'm very happy with my JET!

 

[yorkie]

I am very pleased with my Delta Midi Lathe. it goes in revers too. I've turned hundreds of pens on it and have been very pleased. I had a Jet before it but the Delta is better.

 

[Leatherman1998]

If you are doing pens and small boxes and bowls I love my wilton mini. Now I am turning larger items I use a King machinery lathe.

Levi Woodard
Woodardwoodworks.com

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[The Penguin]

I have a Jet 1236...and the the thing I dislike about it most - no hole through the headstock for a knockout bar!

you have to remove the handwheel first, then you can use a knockout bar to remove a drive center.

 

[Whaler]

I can't speak for any of those listed but I have the Nova DVR-XP and it is a fantastic lathe.