Powermatic PM2014 Lathe and Stand (1792014K)
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Yes, depending on the material properties and appropriate tooling. A wide range of materials can be used in lathe turning.
My cost was less than what I would have paid if I had purchased the items separately from Amazon.
Yes. A drive spur, a live center, a faceplate wrench, a faceplate, and a knockout bar are included.
They're made in Taiwan, but designed in Tennessee, as far as I know. I don't think you'll find a better-made product, regardless of where it's made.
Selected User Reviews For Powermatic PM2014 Lathe and Stand (1792014K)
I'm on several woodturning forums, and when I asked for feedback on this and other models, everyone was very positive. I used to own Powermatic equipment, and while they are no longer manufactured in the United States, the quality from Taiwan is just as good! The lathe is well-made, runs smoothly, and is sufficiently heavy to complete the task. Go gold!.
This lathe belonged to a friend, so I knew I had to have it. The machine runs very quietly and smoothly.
I mostly make bowls on this excellent short bed lathe. The extension was ordered to be used as an outboard turning setup.
All of the pieces are made of cast iron and are of excellent quality.
I knew exactly what I wanted in a new lathe after six months of learning to operate a 10x18 Central Machinery import. It needed to have a 14-degree swing. Approximately 16" in length. It needed a one-horsepower motor. It had to come from a reputable company with a track record of high-quality manufacturing and customer service, and it had to work with my existing 110v shop power. It also needed to be something I could work on alone in my basement shop. I'd spent the day setting up a friend's Powermatic 3520C and was blown away by the features and build quality. After stalling for a few months, I learned that Powermatic was about to raise their prices, so I decided to act quickly and placed my order just before the big price hike. br>br>I've had it for about a month and I'm really happy with it. Because the lathe is broken down into several parts, moving it to my home shop with a hand truck wasn't too difficult. It's just as good as the larger 3250 in terms of quality, and it's a joy to use. It's as if everything is made of stone. The electronic speed control is far easier to use than the belts on my old 10x18, and moving the belt only takes seconds when necessary. I only have one gripe, if that's the right word: I should have ordered the bed extension before the price increased, but I'll most likely do so next year. I'll be able to turn pieces up to 20" in diameter with the extension, which is probably the largest I'll ever need.
I've had this lathe for about a year and currently regret buying it, but that may change depending on how/if Powermatic resolves the support ticket I've had open for over a month. Positives: br>br> The lathe itself is sturdy and smooth, and the size is ideal for my needs. br>br>Contrary to popular belief, there are a number of disadvantages to using this method. The stand is a complete disaster. It's not something you should buy. If you don't want to do it yourself, use your money to hire a local carpenter to construct something for you. Sheet metal is bad enough, but the fact that it's "adjustable," which means it's joined in the middle, makes it even more unstable. Even Powermatic recognizes the inadequacy of this stand, as their tech support explained to me that a tailstock swingaway for this lathe would cause it to tip over. More mass and stability are required for the stand. pending: br>br>pending: pending: pending: pending: pending: pending: pending: I found tech support to be extremely unhelpful in response to what should have been a minor issue (the kind that any tool could have). I'm not interested in responding via email, but I do need to speak with you during the day. Those calls are met with *extremely* long wait times. When techs promised to call back with solutions, they didn't. And there hasn't been any progress in finding a solution. If they are able to resolve this issue, I would give the lathe four stars if I had to jury-rig it. If I rig my own solution, it'll be 2 and I'll try to unload it before any other problems arise. For the time being, three is sufficient.
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