CL3 Lathe info

[Dalboy]

Has any one got a Record power CL3 lathe that could measure from the bench to the spindle centre. I am thinking of getting one

 

[Harry 48]

Hi the centre of the spindle is 11 inches from the bench top

 

[nev]

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/795 ... 0instr.pdf

 

[Dalboy]

Thank you both for that. Have I made the right choice well I'll just have to see

 

[petercharlesfagg]

Thank you both for that. Have I made the right choice well I'll just have to see

Of course you are making the right choice!

The CL3 is like the old Morris Minor with the "A" series engine, nothing exotic, speed could be slow but it was reliable!

If I can be of any help at all I have been using one for nearly 22 years and I have been using it for my business as well as a hobby!

It has it's limitations but then so do ALL the others, it can be a right pain in certain circumstances but it usually teaches you a way around the problem!

Go for it and have fun!

Regards, Peter.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

I've had my CL3, (converted to CL4 spec), for over 12 years - during that time I have yet to find an application it couldn't cope with. The best recommendation I can give is, that in the very unlikely event of it breaking irreparably I wouldn't hesitate to replace it with another CL4.

You've made a great choice.

Regards Mick