woodshavings
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Ordered the CCL on Sunday via the Web, was delivered on Thursday. As previously posted, the next day service (Tuesday was when I expected it), has been discontinued.
Lathe is supplied in a carton on a small pallet; Axminster do not appear to make any inspection or checking - the Lathe is as supplied from Shandong factory in China. ( this is normal for almost all importers of simular machines)
Assembly instructions reasonably clear. Really need two people to lift it onto assembled stand.
Checked all bolts tightened etc and run up.
Ran very smooth at mid to high speed but was noisy and seemed to vibrate at low speed. After rechecking handbook to make sure I had followed instructions, took drive belt cover off and discovered problem.
One of the variable speed motor pulley flanges was cracked and distorted at the outer edge.
Phone call to Axminster, they are sending replacement pulley set and belt (which was chewed up by the damaged pulley.)
Not a great start but providing this fixes the problem, the lathe seems very good value. Very sturdy, cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock assembly.Steel stand.
Important to ensure swingable headstock is clamped accurately in line with bed by checking centre to centre with tail stock. Do not rely on the headstock detent to position correctly - it will not.
Will add to report when replacement parts arrive.
Lathe is supplied in a carton on a small pallet; Axminster do not appear to make any inspection or checking - the Lathe is as supplied from Shandong factory in China. ( this is normal for almost all importers of simular machines)
Assembly instructions reasonably clear. Really need two people to lift it onto assembled stand.
Checked all bolts tightened etc and run up.
Ran very smooth at mid to high speed but was noisy and seemed to vibrate at low speed. After rechecking handbook to make sure I had followed instructions, took drive belt cover off and discovered problem.
One of the variable speed motor pulley flanges was cracked and distorted at the outer edge.
Phone call to Axminster, they are sending replacement pulley set and belt (which was chewed up by the damaged pulley.)
Not a great start but providing this fixes the problem, the lathe seems very good value. Very sturdy, cast iron bed, headstock and tailstock assembly.Steel stand.
Important to ensure swingable headstock is clamped accurately in line with bed by checking centre to centre with tail stock. Do not rely on the headstock detent to position correctly - it will not.
Will add to report when replacement parts arrive.