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Thanks for that. I think the Axminster will be the one.

Unfortunately, space is very tight- the Axminster is a nice fit, but nothing bigger.

It's probably mostly spindle work with some smaller bowls. That Denford lathe is a mighty beast, not really suitable but thanks for looking. I have a Denford CNC milling machine and it is a superb bit of kit. Thanks for the thoughts.

UIlleann pipes are pretty complex to both make and play. My day job was making Northumbrian pipes for many years. Smaller than uilleann pipes but still pretty complex.

Thank you Richard. I already have a half inch scraper, forgot when I wrote the previous post. I think the gouges are bowl gouges, I'll check. They cut pretty well messing about with a piece of pear wood in the metal lathe. I have a Scheppach wet sharpener as well as an ordinary bench grinder...

I have quite a lot of experience on a metal lathe, thinking of moving into wood turning. The Axminster AW305WL looks good in terms of budget and available space in the workshop. Does anyone have any comments or opinions on this lathe? I'll be looking for a budget chuck- possibly the Record Power...

Thanks for the replies! Phil: Julian Goodacre (on the left in the video) is an old friend and his Youtube videos have inspired me to take an interest in hand turning. Lons: was that Lance Robson? Profchris: I CNC my bellows sides, but the leatherwork is a bit of a craft in itself.

Just joined the forum. My background is a pro maker of a small bagpipe called the Northumbrian pipes. I use a metal lathe, as do most makers. I'm thinking of getting into more traditional wood turning by way of a change, so I'll be looking for some information and advice!