taz442
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I'm in the market for a new lathe as my current bed is too short. While on another thread the discussion included the Rikon 70-220 vsr (which is currently on sale at Woodcraft). Looking at the specs for the Rikon the area of concern for me are the speed ranges. It looks like I would have to switch belt pulleys going from turning to sanding. I know it's easy to change pulleys, but if I buy a vs lathe I was hoping to just use the knob.
The ranges are as follows:
Low: 250 - 750
Mid: 550 - 1650
High: 1300 - 3850
Here are the Jet specs:
Low: 60-900
Mid: 110-1800
High: 220-3600
My current lathe (vs) on the middle pulleys runs 300 - 3500
I usually turn at 2800-3000 and sand at 300-500 to keep the heat down. I guess for now I'll stay with my current lathe until a viable option, or a great deal comes along for the Jet.
I guess I do not have a question. Just an observation as the Rikon is suggested as an option on numerous occasions.
The ranges are as follows:
Low: 250 - 750
Mid: 550 - 1650
High: 1300 - 3850
Here are the Jet specs:
Low: 60-900
Mid: 110-1800
High: 220-3600
My current lathe (vs) on the middle pulleys runs 300 - 3500
I usually turn at 2800-3000 and sand at 300-500 to keep the heat down. I guess for now I'll stay with my current lathe until a viable option, or a great deal comes along for the Jet.
I guess I do not have a question. Just an observation as the Rikon is suggested as an option on numerous occasions.