It also seems that any second hand options are like rocking horse poo. The search continues, unless anyone has any ideas? Where is the best place for second hand gear? Any shops in the South West which can be recommended?
Small wood mini lathes... anyone had one?
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SVB":yp5l0d1a said:
Been turning once a week almost since May, a few hours each time.
I have burnt my fingers on a few occasions... just thought i was applying too much pressure... and yes i do go through a fair bit of sand paper.
OK... ignore everything i said in my last post about new vs second hand... and how a guarantee wins.
Had spoke to SWMBO and kept her informed of what was said here and my thoughts about what i would like/want/need etc and she went on ebay this afternoon and seen an Axminster lathe that was only different in colour to what we seen in store.
A quick look and a little research later it seemed ok but again i was worried about having issues being second hand... then she brought to my attention that she buys many electronic items second hand and doesn't have problems so it should be fine with a second hand lathe.
Inevitably i won this... (AWSL 700241)
Cost me £8 more than the cheapest Axminster non VS... and other than the 0.5HP it just appears to be the older version of the new version £329 model.
Collect it Tuesday so will let you all know how i get on.
Specs...
Above lathe...................................... £329 model
Power
375w ...................................... 550w
Speed
500-2040/100-4080 ...................................... 650-3200 (5 speed variable)
Distance between centres
440mm ...................................... 457mm
Diameter over bed
240mm ...................................... 305mm
Both are 1" 8tpi thread and MT2.
Had spoke to SWMBO and kept her informed of what was said here and my thoughts about what i would like/want/need etc and she went on ebay this afternoon and seen an Axminster lathe that was only different in colour to what we seen in store.
A quick look and a little research later it seemed ok but again i was worried about having issues being second hand... then she brought to my attention that she buys many electronic items second hand and doesn't have problems so it should be fine with a second hand lathe.
Inevitably i won this... (AWSL 700241)
Cost me £8 more than the cheapest Axminster non VS... and other than the 0.5HP it just appears to be the older version of the new version £329 model.
Collect it Tuesday so will let you all know how i get on.
Specs...
Above lathe...................................... £329 model
Power
375w ...................................... 550w
Speed
500-2040/100-4080 ...................................... 650-3200 (5 speed variable)
Distance between centres
440mm ...................................... 457mm
Diameter over bed
240mm ...................................... 305mm
Both are 1" 8tpi thread and MT2.
SVB
Established Member
Well done!
Look forward to seeing many and varied interesting projects soon then.......
Look forward to seeing many and varied interesting projects soon then.......
Lons
Established Member
Looks good from here =D> A much wiser choice than the Clarke imo.
8squared":sr6amlul said:
By the time you've burnt your fingers you will have already damaged some woods (yew is notorious for this) - your finger warming tells you when to stop.
Well......... i am now the happy owner of a lathe and a good one too.
It belonged to a man who unfortunately has now gone into a care home, his wife used it a bit before selling it via a friend of theirs who i bought it off... obviously it has a few paint chips and the speed display doesn't work but other than that all is good with it.... no rust/dings on the bed and nothing important bent/broke/damaged.... it also had new bearings fitted.
Here is a photo of it in my workshed........ a little higher than i thought it wold be so to give it a test (although i had already seen it working on collection), i laid down some wooden planks to create a platform for standing on.
What is the ideal height to have a work piece?
And of course... as i don't have a chuck yet and it being nearly Christmas i had to turn my first snowman and a Christmas tree.... with cheap tools for now till i start picking a few up at my wood turning club.
It belonged to a man who unfortunately has now gone into a care home, his wife used it a bit before selling it via a friend of theirs who i bought it off... obviously it has a few paint chips and the speed display doesn't work but other than that all is good with it.... no rust/dings on the bed and nothing important bent/broke/damaged.... it also had new bearings fitted.
Here is a photo of it in my workshed........ a little higher than i thought it wold be so to give it a test (although i had already seen it working on collection), i laid down some wooden planks to create a platform for standing on.
What is the ideal height to have a work piece?
And of course... as i don't have a chuck yet and it being nearly Christmas i had to turn my first snowman and a Christmas tree.... with cheap tools for now till i start picking a few up at my wood turning club.
Robbo3
Established Member
8squared":8yagoo95 said:
The commonly quoted answer is that the centres should be at elbow height. Mine is about 3" higher which saves stooping over & helps to prevent back ache.
If mounting the lathe on a bench, as opposed to a stand, allow room for your feet so that you are not forced to stand further back than is comfortable.
