BSea
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I'm getting closer to buying a new lathe. I want something that I can do larger bowls, and longer spindles.
I'm looking at the following:
Jet 16-42-2EVS
Laguna 18-36
Powermatic 2036B
The Jet is the longest lathe. I have some space issues for a larger lathe, but I can make a jet 16-42 fit. But that's a really long lathe. Good reviews and top notch support from what I can find.
The Laguna is shorter by 6 inches, but has a bigger throw. But I think 16 is plenty big. Especially since all 3 lathes have headstocks that slide. At least I think the laguna does. My main concern about laguna is the service and support. There have been some really negative reviews about their lathes, but most seem to be 5 years ago or longer. If anyone has a Laguna lathe, I'd really like to hear your thoughts.
The Powermatic is all positive except for the price. I know it goes on sale, but so does the jet. I don't know about the Laguna.
This is hard.
I'm looking at the following:
Jet 16-42-2EVS
Laguna 18-36
Powermatic 2036B
The Jet is the longest lathe. I have some space issues for a larger lathe, but I can make a jet 16-42 fit. But that's a really long lathe. Good reviews and top notch support from what I can find.
The Laguna is shorter by 6 inches, but has a bigger throw. But I think 16 is plenty big. Especially since all 3 lathes have headstocks that slide. At least I think the laguna does. My main concern about laguna is the service and support. There have been some really negative reviews about their lathes, but most seem to be 5 years ago or longer. If anyone has a Laguna lathe, I'd really like to hear your thoughts.
The Powermatic is all positive except for the price. I know it goes on sale, but so does the jet. I don't know about the Laguna.
This is hard.