Search results

And me. Small world isn't it. The site looks great by the way.

Hmmm, he might, but I don't and I was thinking of jumping in for the first time this month. Could you elucidate please?

THanks to both for your thoughts...not the small Axi one then! I'll look out for a DX400, thanks again.

Morning all, I need an extractor for my small workshop that will sit under either of my benches. I have a small lathe, a medium bandsaw and an 8" p/t. Does anyone have any thoughts on the entry-level one from Axi: http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-ax ... rod794272/ The reviews seem to...

+1 for Ian. Very knowledgable and helpful.

Hello John. Sorry, I can't help, but someone will be along in a minute who will be able to.

Marcors, thanks for that mate.

Andy, beautiful looking bench mate. This is probably a stupid question, but hey oh...what are the handle-like things in the middle please? Oi you lot, stop sniggering...

Woody, I've never used SIP so I can't say anything about them. Jet lathes are well thought of and Axi do this one for a shade over your budget; http://www.axminster.co.uk/jet-jet-jwl- ... rod801450/ You probably know, but Axminster have incredible aftercare (they've just picked up my bandsaw...

Hiya mate and welcome to the forum. I started turning last year and I find it totally addictive. A few things really helped me and I'll try and give you the benefit of my experience as a recent beginner; - Visit (and join if possible) a local turning club. Turners seem to all be a great bunch...

Aren't Record lathes made in Sheffield?

Hiya mate. I started a few months ago with the Axminster AWVSL bench mounted lathe and I love it. Keep an eye on eBay as they seem to come up now and again. The only real drawback is the swing over bed, which is max 9inches. Great for starting out though, especially for the price. As everyone...

Cegidfa, I've just managed to catch up to date and I am blown away by what you have achieved! Thank you for sharing, it genuinely is an inspiration to me. I get down to Powys fairly often as I have relatives there (Llanidloes)...if you ever need a hand for a day with heavy lifting or...

Thanks Woodstain, I'll have a look at them.

Eugene, thanks for that, I'll have a look. Blister, no, it doesnt have to be new, but I don't really know how to judge a second hand one in terms of how robust it would be or on price. Any suggestions of what to look out would be gratefully accepted.

Mike, thanks for that. So that sounds like it might be a good intermediate step for me, given the price? Also, the chuck I've got will fit it, so that's £100 saves as well.

Eugene, around £500 at the moment.

Hi guys, I'm now looking for a new lathe as the Axminster AVWSL (the bench top one) does not have a large enough capacity for me, although I really enjoy using it. I want one with a movable and rotating headstock as I am limited on space and I want to be able to move around the workpiece. I...

I just wanted to applaud your sentiments. It's a great idea and, as the boxes are bespoke, then I can definitely see the benefits. As a customer, I would be really interested in returning packaging, because it drives me crazy having boxes lying about. Is there any mileage in an arrangement...

I use a 1/8th diamond parting tool almost entirely now, having not got on with my larger one (5/8ths I think). I have made a thin one from a thin bracket, which is useful for very thin parting and like was said upthread, I've ground the bottom to an angle to make it easier to use.