Record DML305

[woodpig]

As soon as I can sell my large Axminster perform Lathe I'm looking at getting the small Record DML305 - any good?
I saw an example at the Yandles show and it looked very well made/finished and the price seems good. Should I look at anything else?

 

[marcros]

the jet mini or axi 1416 is worth a look. depends what your interest is really- if bowls, i would go towards the axminster. I have the jet and am very happy with it for what I do- the record is probably much the same in quality, and does have that extra 2" capacity.

 

[Dave Brookes]

Have you looked at the new Nova Comet II? It is variable speed and 1" 8tpi which may suit your existing Axi accessories.

Dave

 

[woodpig]

Thanks guys I'll have a look.

 

[chipmunk]

The DML305 looks a nice little lathe, apart from the spindle thread and 1MT.

The sooner Record abandon the 3/4" 16TPI spindle thread the better IMHO.
1" x 8TPI (or M33 x 3.5 - even better) as the Axminster or Jet lathes give access to 2MT fittings and are better all round.

HTH
Jon

 

[woodpig]

You're not wrong Jon. Record should have dropped the 3/4" spindle years ago.

 

[IHc1vtr+]

I have the above lathe and can't fault it, Also bought the nova chuck and jaw package. Does everything i need it to do. Very quiet motor as well. Only downside as mentioned is limited bowl turning ability due to non swivelling headstock. I personally have no trouble finding 1mt fittings, even found an old set of 1mt drill bit's on ebay for it.

 

[woodpig]

Provided it's in stock when I need it I'll probably go with the Axminster:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ho ... ning-lathe

It's a bit longer and I won't need to buy a new adaptor for my chuck.

I've seen someone make a short wooden bed extension to move the tail stock out of the way but can't find it now. Anyone else seen it?

 

[Doofusme]

To got the axy vs version and love it, bought one of there returns off of flebay, was delivered like new and cost 210
One just got sold for 185! Worth a punt imho
Regards
Phil

 

[woodpig]

Thanks Phil. :wink:

 

[Robbo3]

I've seen someone make a short wooden bed extension to move the tail stock out of the way but can't find it now. Anyone else seen it?

Alan Stratton at As Wood Turns, possibly,

- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoefzjlJrww

Edit: Also Bob Hamilton has a Oneway Tailstock swinger (12m 45s) in case you want to pinch the idea
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe473W_mneo

 

[woodpig]

Thanks Robbo, I'll take a look!