Allen Mattsen
Contributor

UPDATE: And the winner is... I've ordered the Laguna 2436 and 3" riser block kit and the ETA is reasonable. I spoke with a number of people...

Makes sense. I could see drilling with a Forstner bit to provide ideal space for the adjustable feet - or- remove the feet altogether and bolts into...

Reed also brought up 4x4s on another forum and it seems plausible. Wouldn't having some steel plates or something be stronger? I don't know. I did a...

I'm down to the PM3520C or the Laguna 2436. The max spindle height from floor is a key number for me. PM3520C specs I read are "Spindle height...

I went ahead and ordered the #5 Badger tool and a Jimmy Clewes box scraper. Probably will order the swan neck version of the Badger tool. I can plug...

Which Hunter tools are in the far left (top photo)? I want to get a couple Hunter tools to hollow boxes and begin trying some hollow forms. I've...

Great info, thanks Mick. In fairness, the PM hadn't been used at all and the 1836 was worn significantly as a demo / floor model.

Update: I checked out a Laguna 1836 (I'm considering the 2436) and PM3520C side by side today at Woodcrafters. My observations: Powermatic vs...

I appreciate all the feedback. Measuring my shop space I think the Harvey may actually be too big! Specs say 90". Surely that can't be right? I'm not...

Question: how important is weight in a full-sized lathe? I'm having trouble navigating the differences in weights as some are 300-ish lbs and some...

I need 45"+ floor to spindle height. Ideally the riser blocks and feet would extend the 3520C up toward 46 or more. I'm nearly 6'3. My Laguna 1216,...

Someone gave me a video demo of the Record Power Coronet Regent lathe and it's definitely a contender for me due to its ergonomic features. The bed...