My friend purchased the Record Power DML36SH-CAM last year and I wish I'd gone for the same thing. £250 and it allows you extra bowl capacity at a later date should you require it with the swivelling headstock. I'm stuck with a 10" limit on mine. :(
Hi Nick,
I made three large kitchen worktops from Elm about a year ago and have been really pleased with the results. They are hard wearing and look beautiful ( I was lucky enough to get a few burrs in there). I can send you pictures if you like?
Good luck with it.
Paul