Ive been collecting and drying wood for years in anticipation to jump from my jet mini up to a big bowl lathe.
Right now I am looking very closely at an oliver model 2018 and the Oneway 1640. I have never used a large lathe and really dont know what to look for and what to run away from when it come to quality and features. Im open to other brands and I think my max budget will be about $4,500. The oliver comes in way under budget and seems to weigh alot more than the one way. Other than that I do not know very much. Can you please share thoughts and opinions? Id also love to hear feedback from users of similar sized lathes using other brands. Its a big purchase for me and these things are so heavy I want to make sure 100% I make a good choice. Thanks!
Right now I am looking very closely at an oliver model 2018 and the Oneway 1640. I have never used a large lathe and really dont know what to look for and what to run away from when it come to quality and features. Im open to other brands and I think my max budget will be about $4,500. The oliver comes in way under budget and seems to weigh alot more than the one way. Other than that I do not know very much. Can you please share thoughts and opinions? Id also love to hear feedback from users of similar sized lathes using other brands. Its a big purchase for me and these things are so heavy I want to make sure 100% I make a good choice. Thanks!