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Katchin
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Lathe Upgrade
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January 23, 2013, 07:58:51 PM »
Hi all,
Been a while since posting!
I'm looking to upgrade my lathe from the £250 craft supplies one I started with, just wondering if anyone had any suggestions? I see Axminster are changing to hobby and trade levels these days, any thoughts?
Cheers.
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John Simon Lawrenson
Katchin
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 23, 2013, 09:01:10 PM »
about £10?
Upto £1000 I guess, or around there
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John Simon Lawrenson
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 24, 2013, 01:02:30 PM »
Hello,
I have a Record 1624-44 which is an excellent lathe and you can usually get a package deal that includes a few extras for less than £1000. Barry
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Bryan Milham
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 24, 2013, 05:40:58 PM »
I'll only add 2 things;
- that there is no lathe that fits all, consider if you want to turn spindles of bowls (mostly) and use that as a staring point, and
- definitely go for something with variable speed.
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Dave Atkinson
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 24, 2013, 09:37:09 PM »
Hi John
I agree with George and if you're quick and buy one of the white ones you can get it for £588 with an extra 5% if you buy in store
Cheers Dave
Ps see you at red rose next month?
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Katchin
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 25, 2013, 01:16:01 AM »
Thanks all, and yes Dave, looking forward to it!
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John Simon Lawrenson
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January 25, 2013, 09:24:56 AM »
we sell Jet and i cant rate them enough if i can help let me know
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Turners cabin
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 25, 2013, 10:13:37 AM »
this is true George But i have to give it to jet theat there customer service is second to none and the reseller suport is excelent 2
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John D Smith
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 25, 2013, 08:48:59 PM »
The AW1416VS is on offer at the moment for £585 Regards John
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 26, 2013, 08:19:29 AM »
If you are a member of a woodturning club, and purchase a lathe from Axminster through the club account you should get a 10% discount. Other woodturning items and the discount is up to 15%.
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malcy
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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January 26, 2013, 09:11:47 AM »
I would agree that if you are getting a new lathe a variable speed one is a must. I upgraded with an Axminster AWVSWL1200 a year ago, and I wouldn't be without the variable speed now at all. I would certainly recommend the Axminster lathes. My only niggle with the one I have is that when you switch on to start it there is a short delay before it starts to turn. I get around this by using the speed control to stop and start it. Hope this helps. Malcolm.
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Katchin
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Re: Lathe Upgrade
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February 03, 2013, 07:13:48 PM »
Thanks all, ordered the Axminster one, it arrived yesterday, but they have no stands in stock and my bench isn't really that sturdy, may have a little wait
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