Hello everybody,
I am looking to buy a lathe and 2 options have come up. It's either a vintage powermatic model 90 lathe(that's in spectacular condition) or an older oliver model 20 lathe (needs some tlc). I'm not concerned about having to put some work into fixing anything up. Just would like...
I'd been planning to order grizzly's new 22" lathe, but checked craigslist one last time before calling to order. And lo and behold, there was a 1960s Oliver No 20a Patternmakers lathe. I'd missed one a month or two ago for around $1200 and had been somewhat regretting it. Since there was no...
I am about to relate a bizarre convergence concerning Powermatic 3520A and an Oliver 51K.
I got the Powermatic several years ago when a large discount was in effect. There was a problem with the spindle, but that was eventually resolved and now it works fine. Except the bed is too doggone...
Hi all,
First let me state it's a great find to meet people who are kind, helpful, and knowledgeable like (you), the members of NC Woodworker. I'm proud to be a new member and and hopeful of learning a lot.
Every thing I have learned about woodworking, I have learned on my own. I'm sure...
I have my eye on a Oliver 4230 8" jointer and it comes stock with a carbide helical cutterhead. Cost $1560 new. Has any one worked with this brand before. All that I have read has been positive. Just looking for a little more info. Thanks
I am a new member this year and find the site very enjoyable, I have been moving into a new shop so I have not been able to get as involved in the site as I want to, almost done moving so pictures will be soon to come,
I bought a old oliver 3 stage lathe and was wondering if any body knew...