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Anyone else on here have a Regent or Envoy lathe and noticed that there is a little play when the indexing pin is engaged (ie the spindle isnt completely tightly locked?

I am Looking to sell my Record Coronet no3 lathe which I recently fitted with Haydock variable speed and remote power switch. The lathe is 48”, fitted with the bowl turning attachment and is mounted on a solid welded steel stand with a fitted drawer. Looking for advice on how much i should be...

I have decided to buy the Haydock Kit for my Record No 3 lathe but cant decide whether I want the digital readout or remote control module (I cant afford to go for both). Im thinking that while the digital readout is a nice touch, I will likely get used to what speeds I am running at over time...

I currently have an old Record Coronet CL3 which serves my purposes very well as I mainly turn small to medium items, but I would like to have variable speed. Im in a bit of a dilemma as to whether to get a new lathe (perhaps new Coronet) or upgrade the CL3 with a Haydock convertor or the...

I'm looking to buy (get my wife to buy me) a pillar or bench drill to compliment my lathe and bandsaw. Budget is approx £300-350- I want something accurate and well built. I called at my local hardware store who do Record and Sealey but the guy in the shop was steering me towards sealey- he...

Can anyone please recommend a good gloss finish for bowls (up to about 9" diameter). I'e been trying Mylands friction polish with very mixed results and know that its really only recommended for smaller turnings (Even with small pieces I've found it difficult to get consistent results). Ive been...