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I agree re customer service and support, one of the other factors putting me off looking secondhand. Another quick Q: Are all these lathes able to fit a drill or forstner bit in the end to help hollow out stuff? Or would I need a separate chuck for that? (just noticed the Rutlands kit now...

Looks reasonable, add £220 for the chuck and £200 for a set of tools and you aer soon back to my £750 budget ;) The feeling I'm getting is that for a budget starter lathe people would prefer the Axminster over the Rutlands, and Clarke is nto even worth considering. As previously mentioned I am...

"...check around for other suppliers...." What are your views on Axminster, Sealey, Record, Draper?

THanks all for your views and opinions, very useful information for me. Rutlands are offering a 2000 lathe with chuck and set of tools for £719 which looks to me like it ticks many of my bixes in terms of size, power and cost. I think this could open me up to a very enjoyable and immersive...

Theres only one local club here that meets once a month and they have a mini lathe for penmaking. I guess its a good way to start but i definitely want to purchase a midi and turn bigger stuff. If there is little to differentiate the main manufacturers out there then I guess as a starter lathe I...

its in your signature, but i have same sentiment.

@Jameshow - do I know what i'm after? I am a newcomer to woodturning but am put off by - as your quote says - the sentimentality of an old machine that ceased manufacture in the mid-80's! My initial post outlines what I think I'm after but I'd prefer a new machine with service and spares options...

Budget - £750 tops, preferably around £500 then I have some spare for some tools. Not heard of Myford, I guess Axminster and Draper are advertised more but I got the impression Axminster were decent quality?

Not wishing to divert others threads on this topic I'm looking for lathe buyig advice after spending hours browsing the internet and watching youtube videos. Axminster vs Rutland vs Draper vs ?? any other makes to consider? Wanting: good chuck, be able to turn bowls up to 12" dia, and spindles...

With early retirement plans a couple of years away I'm looking forward to spending more time doing what I love - making stuff, be it metal, wood, electronics, instruments, bowls, fx pedals, you name it. New workshop build in a week should see me relocating from a very cramped garage to a good...