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General International Lathes

General International appears to be offering a new lathe model 25-650. It has electronic speed control, 16" swing, swivelling headstock, and

42" between centers. It looks like a green Jet 1642 or a smaller Powermatic 3520a. I have absolutely no experience with the General or General International brand. How does the quality of this brand stand up to a Nova DVR (my first preference) or a Poolewood DVSL (my second preference but I am not even sure in available in N. America). Any feedback appreciated.

Doug D

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Doug D
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them. I think my powermatic 3520a is a better lathe though. it s should compare well with the DVR I do not know about the Poolwood. you may want to contact David Ellsworth about the Poolwood. Walter

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walter

I'm not 100 percent on this, but I understand there are two different Generals. One is Canadian and one Chinese or Tiwaniese. I don't know which is General International but I would make sure about which I was looking to buy.

Stuart Johns>> Geneeral makes a good lathe. I have turned on a couple of

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Stuart Johnson

Years ago General and Poitras has their own foundry. Now, like many others, they get all their castings and assemblies work done in China and Taiwan. At one time, the motors and drives were installed in Canada. Now they may well be installed in China or Taiwan. I did ask General International for information but to no avail. They do not have a strong marketing approach in Canada. Dealers are getting higher markup on other imported lathes.

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Denis Marier

I'm under the impression GI is imported, while General is Canadian.

I have a General 650 table saw that was made in Quebec. Much of the General International stuff looks like every other import. In fact, some casting look interchangeable.

Barry

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Bonehenge

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