Oneway 2436 24 year review.

[Richard Coers]

With the growth of time reviews on Harvey's lathe, I thought I might add a review of my Oneway. No issues in 24 years now, original bearings, original belt, original everything! It's paid for itself at least two times over and I am wearing out before it is. But, I had a 46 year head start before I bought it.

 

[Dennis Weiner]

I bought my 2436 in 2000 as well. I have never had any repairs as well. It just keeps on running! The tailstock is still in perfect alignment and the runout is less than a thousandth after all these years. It was a joy to buy and 24 years later I am still smiling at it.

 

[Dan Marion]

This is very useful information. Having zero issues in 24 years is impressive, especially in contrast to having several issues with my 3520c in just 2 years. It was already likely to be my next lathe but this is just another point for getting one. Also being 35 currently, it would be nice to buy something for the long haul.

 

[Kevin Jenness]

The Oneways are very solid, reliable lathes with excellent customer service. The only drawbacks I see are a lack of innovation and flexibility (when they say Oneway they mean it). Their designs haven't changed in years, so don't expect to see a sliding or pivoting headstock in cream color. I think they limit their sales by refusing to offer a 1 1/4"-8 spindle. If it works, don't fix it, right? When I swapped out my headstock bearings the highly experienced industrial mechanic who helped me was impressed at the design and machining quality.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

They did at one time have a 1 1/4 option as our club had one. I have been told that you can order one with that option but that info is over 10 years old.

 

[Richard Coers]

The Oneways are very solid, reliable lathes with excellent customer service. The only drawbacks I see are a lack of innovation and flexibility (when they say Oneway they mean it). Their designs haven't changed in years, so don't expect to see a sliding or pivoting headstock in cream color. I think they limit their sales by refusing to offer a 1 1/4"-8 spindle. If it works, don't fix it, right? When I swapped out my headstock bearings the highly experienced industrial mechanic who helped me was impressed at the design and machining quality.

They don't produce a machine that is universally accepted by all turners, I don't think anyone does. They have been making a modern lathe for the longest period of time in North America. Must be okay with a pretty broad group of turners. It is the perfect machine for me. I don't want a sliding or pivoting head, and since I upgraded from a 1"-8 lathe, I had no concerns about the 33mm.

 

[Gregory Hickman]

I don't want a sliding or pivoting head

I understand this thought process very much. On the other hand these features will be required on my next lathe. I'm in a wheelchair and even without using these features I know they will assist me in turning many things. An upgrade for me is at least a year away, so I'll have plenty of time researching the right machine.