Hi Doug, I just ordered the 18/36 and will try to keep you posted. I have tried it out at a Woodcraft Store in rockville, MD and I especially like the height ( I am 5'-7" tall), the banjo which is...
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Hi Doug, I just ordered the 18/36 and will try to keep you posted. I have tried it out at a Woodcraft Store in rockville, MD and I especially like the height ( I am 5'-7" tall), the banjo which is...
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I reviewed all of the options shown and commented on in this thread and I thank you all for your great inputs.
I did end up ordering a Laguna 18/36, even though it has only the one bearing...
Rockler has it for 10% off right now. Just got the email ;)
Only one comment here, the Laguna 18/36 has only one bearing on the inboard (stock side) side of the spindle, not two as on the Grizzly's, Powermatics, JET and Nova lathes.
David, Thank You! Love the spreadsheet!
Scott
Roger, you and Keith have convinced me. I am adding the Grizzly G0766 to the list and now it is at the top of my list. I want to go to the wood show in Baltimore on the 5th of Jan next week first....
Roger, that is great news and I am happy to hear it. Is it still 25mm or 25.4mm for the tool rest?
Thank you on the Laguna comment. I checked over the bearing types, and not only is there only one bearing each end, the load ratings on them are about 1/2 to 1/3 of those on the other machines.
I...
OK, I have looked at the Grizzly G0766 Lathe as well per a comment below. Lots of nice stuff to see there but the only down sides include:
Banjo is bored to 25mm and not 25.4mm for a 1" tool rest...
Oh, and a question, is there any play in the tailstock quill shaft before you tighten it down? Also, is it possible to get a Oneway Banjo to fit it? I have heard these are the best banjos out there.
Oh, and a question, is there any play in the tailstock quill shaft before you tighten it down? Also, is it possible to get a Oneway Banjo to fit it? I have heard these are the best banjos out there.
OK, I will look at that one as well. The Laguna has an end of year markdown now so its $2,250.
OK, here it is, I am looking to upgrade from my old Sears Craftsman lathe to something in the $2,500 to $3,500 range. I have examined various lathe threads and manufacturer data; here are teh...