Powermatic 90 Lathe or Oliver 20 lathe

[Mike Davis]

Man, that Oliver is a beast. I was thinking if you don't get it maybe I will.
But, I really don't have room...

I don't think it has a lead screw, looks more like a rack and pinion with a hand wheel to move the carriage.

 

[mkepke]

Man, that Oliver is a beast. I was thinking if you don't get it maybe I will.
But, I really don't have room...

I don't think it has a lead screw, looks more like a rack and pinion with a hand wheel to move the carriage.

Yeah, I don’t see a clutch lever for a lead screw.
But it’s a pattern makers lathe alright.

The Powermatic is an oversized monster too..that’s an extra long bed and several pricey accessories including a compound rest (?) and a duplicator.

-Mark