ianmcairns
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I have been using a Record lathe now for a couple of years. Can't remember which model but it's the sort with the steel bars as bed. Cost me £100 and has been fine, 1hp with inverter and speed control, swivel head. I'm now thinking of getting a replacement - something a little larger and more robust. I'm thinking I could go for a new lathe, a Laguna or similar, or an old one like a Harrison Graduate with an inverter and speed control. I like having the swivel head for bowls but with something like the Harrison it wouldn't be necessary anyway as you can stand in front of the rear spindle although I'm guessing my existing chucks wouldn't fit. I'm sure both approaches have their proponents but I'd be interested to hear the pros and cons of both. Many thanks.