PaulH
Established Member
I’ve been looking out for a second hand lathe and have come across many which are located in GB mainland. However, being from Northern Ireland, the postage rates are often prohibitive.
Basically I’m looking for a something suitable for an absolute beginner to give turning a go. There’s a second hand Record Power DML-36SH available at the moment not far me. It’s about 5-6 years old and apparently in good condition. It also comes with the leg stand for the Record Power lathes.
Three specific queries:
1) I am aware that many on this Forum would no longer recommend Record Power as a manufacturer. However, would this be a suitable lathe for a beginner? (I anticipate the lathe will be mainly used for small bowls and spindle turning, but then who can anticipate the future!)
2) What would be a reasonable price to expect to pay for this particular lathe?
3) What should I look for when I go to look at it to ensure it really is in “good condition”?
Thanks as always,
Paul.
Basically I’m looking for a something suitable for an absolute beginner to give turning a go. There’s a second hand Record Power DML-36SH available at the moment not far me. It’s about 5-6 years old and apparently in good condition. It also comes with the leg stand for the Record Power lathes.
Three specific queries:
1) I am aware that many on this Forum would no longer recommend Record Power as a manufacturer. However, would this be a suitable lathe for a beginner? (I anticipate the lathe will be mainly used for small bowls and spindle turning, but then who can anticipate the future!)
2) What would be a reasonable price to expect to pay for this particular lathe?
3) What should I look for when I go to look at it to ensure it really is in “good condition”?
Thanks as always,
Paul.