I own a Jet 1014 mini and an old Walker Turner 1236.
I'm a beginner turner with enough knowledge to be dangerous. I've read more than I've turned so most of my knowledge is head knowledge and not machine experience. I spend a lot of time reading posts on various turning boards but now I need to put my money where I haven't much experience. I think I will enjoy many aspects of turning so I don't want to be severely limited by equipment.
I recently bought a nearly new Jet 1442 that I will pick up when I travel from Arkansas to NJ when I visit some family in May.
I have recently been offered a nearly new Powermatic 3520A that I can pick up on a trip in early April.
The powewrmatic is several hundred dollars reduced from new price and I can pick it up so no delivery $ are involved.
All of the spindle accessories I have for the Jet mini will fit the Jet 1442. They won't fit the 3520.
I haven't turned much on the mini yet but when I do spent more time turning will I not like the reeves speed control on the 1442?
Is the spindle height on the 3520 too high for my 41 inch elbow height?
Other things I should consider?
Thanks,
Clem Wixted
Jonesboro, AR
I'm a beginner turner with enough knowledge to be dangerous. I've read more than I've turned so most of my knowledge is head knowledge and not machine experience. I spend a lot of time reading posts on various turning boards but now I need to put my money where I haven't much experience. I think I will enjoy many aspects of turning so I don't want to be severely limited by equipment.
I recently bought a nearly new Jet 1442 that I will pick up when I travel from Arkansas to NJ when I visit some family in May.
I have recently been offered a nearly new Powermatic 3520A that I can pick up on a trip in early April.
The powewrmatic is several hundred dollars reduced from new price and I can pick it up so no delivery $ are involved.
All of the spindle accessories I have for the Jet mini will fit the Jet 1442. They won't fit the 3520.
I haven't turned much on the mini yet but when I do spent more time turning will I not like the reeves speed control on the 1442?
Is the spindle height on the 3520 too high for my 41 inch elbow height?
Other things I should consider?
Thanks,
Clem Wixted
Jonesboro, AR