I'm shopping for my first wood lathe. I've been turning on a 7 x 10 metal lathe. I'm narrowing my search so far to a midi sized lathe with variable speed.
The "safer" option feels like the Jet 1221VS, it's been out for a while and a strong 5 year warranty.
I really like the features of the Laguna Revo 1216. The pulse width modulation speed control has better low speed torque. And the lathe can turn outboard for larger swing. However it's a brand new design and only has a 2 year warranty. Laguna doesn't have the best reputation for customer service from what I've read.
With Jet's March sale of 10% off, the price is a little less when purchased with the stand.
Any advice or experience with these lathes and companies? Is the low speed torque an issue at all with the Jet? And build quality differences or service experience between the brands?
Thanks in advance,
Danny
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The "safer" option feels like the Jet 1221VS, it's been out for a while and a strong 5 year warranty.
I really like the features of the Laguna Revo 1216. The pulse width modulation speed control has better low speed torque. And the lathe can turn outboard for larger swing. However it's a brand new design and only has a 2 year warranty. Laguna doesn't have the best reputation for customer service from what I've read.
With Jet's March sale of 10% off, the price is a little less when purchased with the stand.
Any advice or experience with these lathes and companies? Is the low speed torque an issue at all with the Jet? And build quality differences or service experience between the brands?
Thanks in advance,
Danny
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