Comments on: What to Know About Powermatic’s New Lathe

By: DANIEL SEYMOPUR

DANIEL SEYMOPUR — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:11:48 +0000

In reply to Wayne R Miller. HOW MUCH WHERE TI BUY

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:15:48 +0000

In reply to Jay. Sorry but a Jet is not a Powermatic

By: Customer Service

Customer Service — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:08:21 +0000

In reply to Wayne R Miller.

Hello Wayne,
Thank you for your feedback. I have forwarded your comment to the proper department. We value your opinion, and it will help with the development of our online streaming community. We will continue to listen and work hard for your complete satisfaction.
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By: Jay

Jay — Mon, 31 May 2021 16:01:55 +0000

This is way over-priced for a midi-lathe. The Jet 1440 is $1700+ and is frequently on sale for 10-15% off. It’s length is adequate for anything you are likely to turn except for maybe 7′ tall, canopy, bedposts (which are safer to turn in 2 sections, anyway). The adjustable height of this Powermatic is nice, but the shear weight of the lathe will make raising it or lowering it without a shop crane very difficult. Being “vertically challenged” myself, my Jet lathe is too high for me, so I made a long step stool/bench to stand on when using it – problem solved! It’s functionally better to use a lathe on a workbench where you then will have access to your turning knives, ruler, caliper, sandpaper and light source. There is absolutely no need for a DRO. Whether the lathe speed is 1200 or 1250 RPM makes no significant difference. If the speed is too fast, you just slow it down, etc.

By: Wayne R Miller

Wayne R Miller — Mon, 31 May 2021 12:21:25 +0000

Would like more information on Powermatic other lathes