Hi Again
The CL1 and CL2 don't have the oiler that was added for the CL3 and 4 larger lathes. So mine has the sealed bearings and maintenance free. Before I got it, the owner only turned a handful of small items before deciding turning wasn't for him, so I got a fantastic deal on an almost new lathe. I sold my previous lathe which I bought from new (Record Power DML36, so the smaller brother to the CL1) for about the same price I bought the CL1 which also came with a Vicmark chuck, some tools to add to my armoury and a good number of turning blanks. If it hadn't have been such a good deal, I probably would have waited some time and upgraded to a VS lathe later.
Anyway, I'll think some more and speak to the Haydock guys before making a final decision.
Cheers
Steve