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« on: June 08, 2012, 10:19 AM » |
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OK so this has been on Powermatic's web page for a few weeks now....
Been in every Powermatic employee's email signature....
Just a little over a half hour away - I'm definitely curious - kind of like waiting for Apple's new product announcements.....
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« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 10:44 AM » |
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Got an email, it's their biggest lathe ever.  |
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« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2012, 10:49 AM » |
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Thanks Shane! Thought it would be something "bigger" though - I think most people knew the old 4224 was being discontinued and would be replaced. That being said, the 3520B is a great machine and I know a lot of people wanted the 4224 for the size but liked the sliding tailstock of the 3520B and ended up going with that.
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« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2012, 10:52 AM » |
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You're def right - just logged into Powermatic's dealer portal and pricing is already in there for this monster. It's not cheap!!!!
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2012, 10:56 AM » |
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I've been drooling over their latest bandsaw ... I'm starting to believe they probably make good stuff ??
Are they some how aligned with JET? I asked because the same distributor here in Oz does both Jet and Powermatic (I'm thinking it's a bit like Felder and Hammer).
That's a nice looking lathe.
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« Reply #5 on: June 08, 2012, 10:59 AM » |
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Kev, what size bandsaw? Jet and Powermatic are both owned by Walter Meier Holding Company. I don't even know how much Powermatic stuff there is in the rest of the world. A lot of their stuff is just branded Jet. I'm pretty sure there is a Jet 3520B floating around Europe - all White instead of Powermatic "Mustard" Gold....
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« Reply #6 on: June 08, 2012, 11:37 AM » |
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Kev, what size bandsaw? Jet and Powermatic are both owned by Walter Meier Holding Company. I don't even know how much Powermatic stuff there is in the rest of the world. A lot of their stuff is just branded Jet. I'm pretty sure there is a Jet 3520B floating around Europe - all White instead of Powermatic "Mustard" Gold....
The Powermatic PM-1800 ... http://www.jet-tools.com.au/Machinery/Bandsaws/PM-1800.htmlUnfortunately the wife would notice me sneaking one of those in - too big to conceal in a systainer!  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 08, 2012, 11:43 AM » |
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That one is a monster! Have had good feedback from it. If you're looking for some feedback and can't find any let me know and I can reach out to some people who have bought it from us and ask what they honestly have to say about it. Just let me know!
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« Reply #8 on: June 08, 2012, 04:39 PM » |
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Boy, is it big! You short guys are going to need a platform to get to the toolrest.
Oops, sorry, my bad. That picture was taken from about six inches below the floor.
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« Reply #9 on: June 08, 2012, 05:41 PM » |
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 From that picture it looks like you could fit an entire planet on that thing. Makes me think of the title of a story I read once - "The Lathe of Heaven".
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« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2012, 08:09 PM » |
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That thing is tiny. Measly 900 pounds and only 42" between centers.
Must be for old guys that want to turn large bowls and pens.
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« Reply #11 on: June 09, 2012, 04:48 AM » |
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That thing is tiny. Measly 900 pounds and only 42" between centers.
Must be for old guys that want to turn large bowls and pens.
So ... how do you go about making an ocean liner's prop shaft?  |
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