By the end of this coming weekend, I should own a new lathe.
I am hoping to find a Jet 1236.
Now, barring that. Can anyone talk me into either of the following?
Delta LA 200 with Bed Extension (this will save me initial money and leave me with some left to get some add ons.)
Delta 49-715? This is nearly equal to the Jet except a little bit bigger swing. Both will do outboard. both have same motor size. I forget about the tailstock. I think the Delta can do an extra inch travel.
WIth buying any of these, what are the first 1 or 2 items I want to have as add ons. I have plenty of chisels etc.
FOr the LA200, is this a big enough drop in power to hurt doing fat spindles or bowls?