First lathe

[beejay]

i've recently joined a local club and the decision has been made to buy my first lathe.
Space is a real consideration for me so i've got to go for a lathe that will go on the benchtop. i've looked around and the only one that seems to be available with the specs I want i.e 24", variable speed, swivel head, is the DVR Nova which is priced way beyond what Im prepared to spend.
Does anyone know of a lathe similar in spec etc to the above but at a more affordable price?
Many thanks.
beejay

http://community.webshots.com/user/eunos9

 

[PowerTool]

No.Swivel head and variable speed aren't cheap.
Have you looked at Record Power range? - they seem to have had a few offers on recently.
And how big is your budget ?

Andrew

 

[CHJ]

Does anyone know of a lathe similar in spec etc to the above but at a more affordable price?
beejay

Don't know about similar spec. but if budget is tight then the Axminster Perform Lathes Work (see my Gallery) and some of their others are not too expensive.

 

[jasonB]

As Chas says the Axminster Performs arn't bad. I've got the Nu-Tool version of their CCL, Knocked this lotout on it. I/ve got it mounted on a benchalthough it did come with legs.

Jason