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Hi thanks to all once again for all the advice. I am now favouring the maxi 1 but I am just a little concerned that it is only 1.5hp compared to the 2hp of the axi. Thanks again

Hi yes I want this to be the last lathe I buy. I think the Axi and Maxi are fairly much a muchness in most of the above details. Not sure about the bearings though. I think both have had issues with bearings in the past but I would not know a good or bad bearing if I saw it, so how do I tell?

Hi much thanks for all this advice and information. I did look at the Killinger and it was very nice but it seemed to me to be just like the Axi. Admittedly I did not try them both but they did not look a lot different. No doubt the build quality of oa Wivamac is excellent but the thing is the...

HI yes a Wivamac is a beautiful lather but I think one with 2hp is about £3,000 which is to much money

Hi thanks for info. So Record is 1.5hp and the Axi is 1.5kw. What is the difference in these figures?

Hi thanks for this information. It looks good to me and its nice to hear a very satisfied customer. Anyone out there used the maxi 1?

Hi I am a new member and have been woodturning for about a year with a Jet 1221VS. I am looking for a bigger heavier lathe for larger bowls and spindle work. Am looking at Axminster 1628 or Record Maxi 1. Tried to find either secondhand but with no success so might have to fork out the hard...