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Hi, Having had a lot of fun turning a few candle stick holders and even a goblet with just the basics on my Record RPML 300 mini lathe I'm keen to get a chuck for doing some bowl turning. There seem to be a great number of options available for these and I'm not too sure where to begin... Is...

Well, after some research and online trawling with the occasional flutter on FleaBay I got the wife a 1998 Record RPML 300 mini lathe for £90. Seems just the ticket, weighs about 40Kgs and is solid as a rock... thankfully I steered clear of the cheap/lightweight models. Has 3/4 x 16TPI and MT1...

You haven't met my wife! OK - think I might go for an Axminster at £209

Thanks - we have all of the above (other than a chuck) as I do a lot of green woodworking

Great idea - but alas it's not really an option... work/family means it will be short periods of dipping in and out of the garage. Thanks for the advice on the book. So, reading into your response, Charnwood is a more respected brand? Perhaps I could push to £200 for a W815 Mini Lathe if it...

Hi, I’m sure this question has been asked a thousand times so I apologise for potentially covering old ground. Buying second hand isn’t really an option at this point in time so making the most of a new lathe is what’s on the cards – your advice is greatly appreciated. Having used a lathe in...