i am still in the market for a heavy duty lathe. i narrowed it down to two lathes, the VB36 and the SL2524, until i saw a video of the steinert maximo online. has anyone turned on one of these or seen one in the US?
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What's an SL2524?
The German Steinert Maximo seems somewhat like a one trick pony if huge is its main claim to fame. You won't be able to find them on this side of the pond. Heavy duty does not necessarily mean a machine that can turn bowls that are too big to be practical. There are a number of heavy duty lathes more reasonably priced.
The VB36 is a fine lathe for bowl turning, but rather expensive and not as versatile as more conventional designs.
The German Steinert Maximo seems somewhat like a one trick pony if huge is its main claim to fame. You won't be able to find them on this side of the pond. Heavy duty does not necessarily mean a machine that can turn bowls that are too big to be practical. There are a number of heavy duty lathes more reasonably priced.
The VB36 is a fine lathe for bowl turning, but rather expensive and not as versatile as more conventional designs.
A former member of our turning club is selling both a VB36 and a heavy duty lathe custom made by Gordon McMullen. I have no personal or financial interest in any transaction. The owner is Francesco, 406-925-3565. they are shown in the classified section of our club site NRWG.org.
If it was me I would go with the vb36 just take a look at those bearings and spindle, yep long bed vb36 for me! ( hopefully by this time next year) if you do a search there is a long video that explains all about it just watch that and you will see what I mean🙂