Lathe choice again?

[Paul.J]

Yes Steve i had a SN2 chuck for my Perform lathe which i was hoping to keep for the Hegner,but i decided to buy another SN2 as i was told that the exsert would protrude too far and can cause a slight wobble,there was no insert to fit.
As i was going to be turning bigger pieces i didn't want this so opted for a direct fit.
I phoned Sorby up who gave me a code number for a SN2 that would fit the Hegner,but it was just about the same time that Record started dealing with the Nova range,so i had to get it from Record.
I believe that the new Sorby Patriot chuck will fit direct.If you go down that route of course.
I think your spare jaws will fit the new PC.

 

[gasmansteve]

Thanks for that Paul. I wasn`t aware the SN2 jaws fit the new Patriot chuck.
Hope the sticking tailstock is sorted now?
Cheers
Steve

 

[robo hippy]

As far as the Jet lathes go, I had a Powermatic 3520A for 8 years and abused it severly. I am a production bowl turner. Powermatic is owned by the same company that owns Jet, and there is a comparable model available over where you are that is sold as a Jet. It runs on 220 current and is 3 phase with a converter. Excellent torque on all speeds, and on both speed ranges. Being made in China, it is cheap for what you get, probably the best buy for the dollars, now about $3,000. They have a 16 inch 1 1/2 hp model as well, and is nice, but I liked the extra hp. I don't think I could turn without the variable speed that you get with the 3 phase converters. I now have a Robust lathe which is more custom made here in the US. Paid too much for it, but it is worth it to me. I do prefer the sliding headstocks, you get a bowl and a spindle lathe in one machine. No more having to bend over the bed of the lathe to turn anything. Haven't really tried the pivoting headstocks, but the idea of putting a tool rest extention on a banjo doesn't sit well for me. I don't think it would take my agressive style of turning.
robo hippy