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1. 
   KeithNewton | Nov 02, 2004 05:43am | #1

   Mac, I don't have any knowledge of either, but if you are planning to turn anything over 12" or near that 16", you will be a lot happier with at least 3 Hp.

   You might also post your question at http://www.woodturners.org or maybe .com .

2. 
   jim | Nov 02, 2004 02:52pm | #2

   Mac;

   I have the Delta 16x42 - 1 1/2 hp.  The power is fine for 15" work.  The biggest advantage I saw was the hollow legs can be filled with sand or concrete.  I used concrete, so now if I put a large hunk of green wood on the lathe, spin it,and the lathe the does not move at all.  I know you can add a shelf, with bags of concrete, to the Jet, but mostly that a dust and chip collector.

   Good luck'

   Jim

3. 
   jptenberg | Nov 03, 2004 06:49pm | #3

   Mac--

   I purchased the delta about a year ago, and have been very happy with it, but for the same $, I think you can get the x5 lathe, which is the same as the steelbed, but with a 2hp motor and a 5 yr warrantee.  It is 220v though...

   Nothing against Jet, but their lathe looks to be a clone of the powermatic(they are owned by the same comopany), in which case, I think I would spend the xtra$ to get the powermatic.

   Good luck,

   Peter

   jpswoodworking.com