Penturners Oasis

When deciding upon a lathes, there are numerous options and sometimes it can be overwhelming picking out the right one. If you have still not decided upon a brand, there are the 3 most common ones to decide from. they are Jet, Delta, and Powermatic.

First is the Jet 1014 VSI Mini Wood Lathe

It is kind of short, but if the maximum length of wood you are going to be turning is 14″ you should be fine. There is an optional bed extension, but if you are going to want more length, you might as well get more power too. It is very Smooth and Quiet and for a price under $400, its hard to beat!

Next we have a Delta Model 46-460

This machine is a bit larger than the above jet and would be more centered around turning larger items and bowls. It is variable speed and can be found for about $600

If you are looking for a bit more power and size there is no other way to go then up with the:

Powermatic 3520B

This powermatic lathe boats a 2 horse-power motor. It can handle industrial sized turnings and is far more versatile than the other models above. This lathe weighs 630 Lbs and has a price tag of about $3400 so you better start saving.