Carba Tec lathe

[turboguard]

A few years back I owned a Carba tec mini lathe, variable speed, cont duty motor with the blue paint job. I went and sold it which I now regret. Does anyone know where I can get hold of a similar machine within the U.K? In my opinion nothing beats them for small turnings and they now seem very scarce.

 

[CHJ]

to the Forum turboguard, have you had a look at the Axminster smaller offerings?

 

[turboguard]

Hi Chas,
Thanks for the suggestion, but yes I have given that a look already.

I'm a bit naff with a computer so bear with me if I'm not getting across correctly. Cant work these smiley faces out yet!

Regards Richard

 

[Woodmagnet]

Turbo. :wink:

 

[cornucopia]

hello and welcome

 

[Jenx]

Hiya TURBOGUARD ! :lol: :lol:
Great to see you 8) 8)

 

[boysie39]

Welcome Turbo, and hold on tight. REgards Boysie

 

[wizer]

Welcome Turbo. What's your budget?

 

[rsser]

Carbatec won't have made it, just badged it. It'll have been assembled in Taiwan or China.

You'll prob find several that look like it as the assemblers source look-alike parts from a range of manufacturers, sometimes only on the basis of lowest price.

Woodfast do an EVS midi; dunno whether it's sold over your way. http://www.cws.au.com/cgi/index.cgi/sho ... 1107453948
The manual speed-change unit is popular in turning clubs Downunder.

If you are well-heeled and these are imported to ole blighty:
http://www.carbatec.com.au/woodturning- ... mini-lathe

Good luck with your quest.

 

[mikec]

Welcome Turbo

Mike C