Grizzly 642 lathe

One of those things that people say is so but logically shouldn't be. If you reverse a circular object, what was up goes down, down goes up. Nice to set and sand against fuzz in flat work where you can find it and trim the climbing grain, but really tough to do in lathe work. Think most benefit other than psychological comes from the fact that extra sanding is done, not the direction.

Most people power sand larger pieces, so the benefits become even more vague. Notwithstanding, the next five posts will undoubtably extol the virtues of reverse.

Best, as always, to final sand with, rather than across the grain. That way you can stop sanding sooner. That takes stopping the work.

The G0642 looks pretty familiar. Says horse and a half, but that's already more than required for it, I'm sure. Only weakness I see, other than suspicion of Grizz castings bred of experience, is the middle-post banjo. I've really come to like the one on my 3000 set to one side. Which brings up the question, why not a 1624? One extension and you're there. same price range.

Thinking of getting back into turning, Been MANY years....Anyway, = this lathe is a 16" swing, 2hp, but not reversable, nor a spindle lock. = How important is the reverse when sanding/finishing. I seem to remember = it's handy during sanding. =20 Thanks, Rick