Hello,
Every now and then a Conover rolls by and I get a tug in my heart. I like so much about them, from solid build to styling to versatility. I am guessing the 16" swing will more than meet any bowl turning requirements I may have, but I wonder if this lathe could be configured as a larger Bowl Lathe (either by mounting it to a workbench edge or modifying the bed)? Maybe this 1 1/2 hp motor is not be suited for turning larger/heavier blanks. Anyway, just musing on a Sunday.
Every now and then a Conover rolls by and I get a tug in my heart. I like so much about them, from solid build to styling to versatility. I am guessing the 16" swing will more than meet any bowl turning requirements I may have, but I wonder if this lathe could be configured as a larger Bowl Lathe (either by mounting it to a workbench edge or modifying the bed)? Maybe this 1 1/2 hp motor is not be suited for turning larger/heavier blanks. Anyway, just musing on a Sunday.