Have been looking at these 2 models. I've found these prices:
New laguna $2,250 when on sale at woodcraft 220vversion
Used powermatic $3000 asking price. 2008 build date. Looks in good shape in pictures. I think this is high price wise. Maybe should be $2,500?
new powermatic is on sale this weekend at my nearest woodcraft for $3,599 but that really out of the budget by too much.
I played with both a little at woodcraft yesterday but didn't use them. The PM seems to have a little nicer build refinement when it comes to things like the hand wheels, etc but they both feel stout. I want to be able to turn large pieces of cut green wood and the 24" models and brands like robust and one way are above the budget now.
Any thoughts? Is the PM worth paying more than the Laguna for used? I'm a long time from retirement so I won't say this is my last lathe but it should hold me untill I buy my forever lathe one day.