hmmmm.... y'all are making it tough, at this point we have almost a split between the mini vs and a full size lathe [:0]
What I am hoping to achieve with this survey is to help me make a decision on the purchase of a new lathe by finding out if there is a distinct advantage or disadvantage of turning smaller items on the larger lathe. If there is no advantage, I should probably stay with a mini sized lathe and just upgrade to vs. So far, no one has shown a distinct advantage other than being able to turn a large piece of wood which at this stage and time I have no interest in. Sure, smaller bowls are in my thinking, but again nothing over 10 inches. A mini bed extension will get me by just fine for longer spindle projects.
My goal is to find out from those who have used both sizes, what their opinion is on both lathes turning the same size smaller projects, is it better or about the same on either lathe?
Right now I am looking at the Jet 1442VS and the General International 25-200VS 12" maxi which is about to be released. I am hoping someone will punch me in the face and help me get off the fence [B)]
I really thought this poll would have had greater distance between the vote of lathe size and was I ever wrong. The mini is hard to beat apparently [8D]
Any additional input will be greatly appreciated.