Record DML320 problem

[ScouseKev]

I'm in the process of looking for my first lathe.

I went to ask about tutition at a local club and they were really helpful.

They have 4 Record DML320's only a few months old and i'm told they have had some problems with the speed controller.
Record replaced all 4 lathes no problem and put it down to a bad batch.

Has anyone else come across a similar problem?

The price of the Record is about right for my budget but obviously i want to get it right.

Any help appreciated. Thanks

 

[woodpig]

A mate has had a DML320 for about 9months. The motor refused to work a couple of weeks back and Record sent a replacement motor staight away. I think this model only came out last winter so perhaps a few have had some electrical issues? That aside its got a pretty good spec for the money with the largest spindle capacity in its class as far as I can see. The only other lathe in the price range is the Jet but it's of smaller capacity all round than the Record.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/jet-jwl-1015 ... the-508264

I've got the Axminster AT1416VS which is very nice but it's a lot more money.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-tr ... the-501214

 

[g7g7g7g7]

I had a wee alignment issue with the spindle bearings being out of whack but it was fairly easy to diagnose and fix, no other issues, been running for 3 months and doing a lot of heavy lifting for a little machine, overall I couldn't be happier for the price.

 

[ScouseKev]

Thanks for the replies so far, really helpful.

 

[ScouseKev]

Antone else had an experience of this lathe?