I was fine until the possibility of a used 3520B came into my life. The guy is about 5 hours from me so I have only seen pictures. Thinks it is a 2009, he said it was used regulary the first two years, but then only occasionally after that. It looks in new like condition. He hasn't come up with a asking price yet.
What would you think a fair price be?
i can get a new Laguna for about $2400. I guessing the 3520B would be in that range. The Grizzly G0766 is less dollars, but I am concerned about the height from floor to center being almost 48". I think it is too tall for me and don't think I want a platform. Would you choose a new Laguna over a nice used 3520B?
What I have now is a PM 90. The good; I have raised it to 18" swing, I have 5 Robust tool rest, two banjos, also the offset banjo that allows me to take full advantage of the 18" swing, nice add on indexing. The bad; single phase 1 hp motor, minimum speed is 350rpm, maximum speed is 2100, 1 1/2" spindle thread, wrench needed to lock down tailstock, no reverse, headstock fixed, it's old. Not a bad lathe and for $400 I could upgrade to a 2hp VFD, but to me the hp is over rated as I believe you only need it for coring and heavy roughing. I'm thinking I could get $1400 for it. Just keep it and resist the urges above?
I know only myself can finally decide, but would appreciate your input on the possibilities.