need new lathe advice

[kaysa]

Hello everyone,

I finally have enough money in my pocket for a new wood lathe. I'm looking for a proper bowl lathe - one that can accommodate at least 10-12" diameter pieces. I'd prefer it be under $3000, but I'll spend more if its worth it. I also don't mind having to manually switch the belt speeds.

Does anyone have any brand / model suggestions? Also, are there any used shop machinery forums around where I might be able to find one used? Keep in mind that I've been turning with a Delta midi lathe for 6 years, so its not going to take much to impress me.

Thanks!
Seri (almost done with that PhD, too!)

 

[woodnick]

You should be able to get a good used Oliver for less then those $$$$

 

[Mike Davis]

Oneway 1640 1-1/2HP Lathe Price $4,250.00

I have never seen a used Oneway lathe for sale.



I think people must love them too much to let them go. :rotflm:

 

[FredP]

powermatic 3520B new right at 3000.00 and dont look back.:icon_thum

 

[NCTurner]

powermatic 3520B new right at 3000.00 and dont look back.:icon_thum

+1 check www.toolnut.com for best pricing, you will have to email for quote, but Sean there got back to me in mins. They are also the best pricing I found on Jet 1642EVS both 1.5hp & 2hp.

 

[kaysa]

+1 check here for best pricing, you will have to email for quote, but Sean there got back to me in mins. They are also the best pricing I found on Jet 1642EVS both 1.5hp & 2hp.

Link didn't work. Try again? :help:

 

[FredP]

http://www.toolnut.com/

 

[WoodWrangler]

+1 on a PM3520
+1 on Oneway 16"

 

[woodArtz]

PM3520B... always high in the tool ratings. I love mine.:gar-Bi