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Thank you Barry! That confirms that they redesigned the lock. The new one seems like a pretty big step-down from the old design. shame.

Update: almost got it completely out via easy-out, will have to tap the threads and clean them up but i think it'll get out.

One thing to note; other owners of the 1836, does you quill lock go...

SO, I've had it for 4 days, and today while tightening the lock for the quill on the tailstock, the bolt snapped clean in half. I do not believe i was applying very much pressure, but she sure is...

So, thanks everyone for your input and advice. I'm a flip-flopper to the core and went with the Laguna 1836 that I had been turned off of. Picked it up locally yesterday; what a solid machine. Just...

I have not ruled out the harvey, today is actually the first time i'm legitimately considering it. Thanks for adding it to contention.

Grizzly seems to have a lot of hate/love but i feel like I've...

Hi folks,

I've been turning for a little less than a year now on an old Delta/Rockwell 46-???. 11" throw, belt changes for speeds, banjo stickiness... it's time for a new lathe.

After reading...