hegner hbd

[stubrowner]

Hi there, I'm new to the site and just wanted to say hello. I've had a lathe a few yr back which wasnt the greatest but it certainly got me interested in turning, skip forward a few years and far to many ales over the weekend I purchased a hegner hbd200 for £1100 with chucks face plates bowl turning attachments etc..do you good folk think that i have paid a fair price? I think, now im sober and that in cold light of day Im having a mild panic attack.
I was also wondering if any one could reccomend a wood turning course for deep hollowing, as im interested in this disicpline.
thank you stu..
p.s im based in cornwall..

 

[Paul.J]

Depends on the condition of the lathe and what chucks and extras you have had with the lathe.
This lathe has a lot of extras that can be bought seperatly that all cost a fair bit,such as the legs,outboard turning attachment,does it have those.Also some of the early models had a 3/4hp motor which was underpowered by all accounts and most owners upgraded to the 1hp motor,which was optional if buying from new.
Remember though-DON'T DRINK AND TURN

 

[Paul Hannaby]

For the course, how about either Don White, Nick Agar, Tobias Kaye or Colin Simpson? all are in Devon & Cornwall.