New Lathe Purchase - Jet 1642EVS or ???
I am looking at the Jet 1642 EVS 2HP 220V Single Phase lathe and wondered if there are other lathes in that same range that I should consider?
I would like to be able to turn larger bowls and some segmented items as well.
I have been turning on a Jet Mini for 5 years - small platters, bowls, boxes, way too many pens!, etc.
I just want to be sure that I get the most bang for the buck - any help would be appreciated!
Brad K.
Powermatic vs Jet vs Oneway
I agree with all of your advice on buying the most that I can talk myself into.
My Woodcraft store here in Lexington has a Powermatic as the teachers lathe and Jet 1442's as student lathes. I don't have access to a 1642 but would imagine that it is much more substantial than the 14" models.
I plan to take some wood up there and give the PM a spin on Friday.
I'm sure that I will then either order a PM for what I hope is a very good price or I'll order the Jet 2HP 1642.
I usually try to be loyal to my local suppliers, but some of the prices online with free shipping (and no tax) look pretty good. Any qualms about ordering from Tool Nut or someone like that? Are service issues handled by Woodcraft or do they just go back to the manufacturer like a mail order house would?
I feel like I'm a little closer to a decision at this point and really appreciate all of your good advice.
Oh, and 1 last question. That small Oneway 1224...how does it measure up? Does the quality of a big Oneway follow all the way down to the 1224? And is it worth losing the extra 4" of swing for about the same money as a 1642? Doesn't seem so, but I hear so many excellent comments about Oneway.