> Oddly, greater rigidity is touted as one of the advantages of the steel
> lathe over iron. I guess it's a bit more of the grinding controversy > all
> over again.
>
> Though with stands almost universally cheesier than the lathe, I'm > betting
> it's the stand that makes the difference.
>
> >
> > I'm curious that no one responding to this post has said anything > about
> > the "welded vs. cast" question. The Stubby is a cast
> iron/steel machine,
> > and the OneWay is welded up from tubing and plate. I have never > used a
> > OneWay myself, but have heard a number of pro turners say that they > don't
> > like to turn for long periods of time on the OneWay because of the
> > harmonic vibration in the weldments. Supposedly cast iron is better > at
> > dampening vibration.
>
>
>
I live a couple of hours away from the Stubby manufacturer and have just put a deposit on a 1000. I have to wait 3 months but am very excited. I am sure I have made a good decision but enjoyed this thread.