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Originally Posted by ed morini
Those lathes have a very good reputation amomg the heavy hitters. Very well constructed and not cheap, as you probably know by now. I would not recommend the as a first lathe, simply because of the price points, or for the occasional turner. You can achieve respectable results with other makes and models for considerable less money. It all depends on your experience and pocket book.
Ed
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I've been turning for about 15 years now, all of which has been for my reproduction furniture pieces. I like the way the Oneway's are constructed and would like to try one, Hey I might not even like it!
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Originally Posted by tobias
For those prices, you could get a Powermatic 3520 or save more money and get a Jet 1642. The Powermatic is 700#'s and the Jet is over 400#'s. I've got the 1642 and have been very happy with it.
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Powermatic is my second choice, I've had and have Powermatic equip. now and you can't beat their stuff.
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