trainee bodger
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I am looking to buy a new lathe (my first) and wondered if anyone had either the axminster m900/950 or the fox 717.
The axminsters have a good reputation but the motors are only 1/2 HP so I am concerned about them turning any larger bowl blanks.
The Fox seems to have a little bit more umph in the motor but I havent been able to find as much info about them from actual users.
With a budget of about £500 for the lathe alone, any advice is greatfully received
Howard
The axminsters have a good reputation but the motors are only 1/2 HP so I am concerned about them turning any larger bowl blanks.
The Fox seems to have a little bit more umph in the motor but I havent been able to find as much info about them from actual users.
With a budget of about £500 for the lathe alone, any advice is greatfully received
Howard