IS THIS WORTH A BID FOR BEGINNER

[bonny]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/37-WOOD-WORKING-L ... otohosting.

 

[PowerTool]

Looks like the old Ferm/screwfix 36" lathe,which I believe is the same as this one from Machine Mart,to give you an idea of spec/new price.

I have had the smaller Clarke lathe for about 18 months,and have enjoyed it,but a recent four-figure bonus from work means I am now waiting for my new Record CCBL to arrive

Mine's been good value,and a good starter lathe - I'd just never buy anything from anyone in Hartlepool :wink: (It's a Teesside thing - those damned monkey-hangers :lol: )

Whatever you go for,try to get some HSS chisels instead of the cheaper carbon steel ones - I got these to start with,and have added a couple since as I have discovered a need for them.

Hope this helps,

Andrew

 

[mailee]

I had one of these for many years Bonny but was very unhappy with it. I have recently changed it for a Record one thank god! I found that the sigle round bar bed clogged up with dust no matter what I did to it and the tailstock would jam. I actually broke one tailstock trying to hammer it in frustration! I bought a new tailstock thinking maybe the old one was machined wrong only to find the same problem all over again! Mine was badged as Draper although they are all the same machine. I would definitely NOT buy another of these but would go for a twin bed lathe every time. My old one is gathering dust under one of my benches now. :wink:

 

[JFC]

I agree a twin bed is the way to go . Ive a clarke single bed and look forward to the day i upgrade and ive only used it a few times . And yes i have used a hammer :twisted:

 

[Colin C]

I have use JFC's one and it made me glad I did not buy one.

I got an old elu one for £100 and have been very happy with it plus I have scroll chuck on it, Chuck
You can get some good second hand deals be I dont think that is [/url]

 

[bonny]

Thanks chaps.
Would i be buying right with the clarke one that Power Tool mentioned.As you may gather i am a complete beginner,i used to make furniture and use a fair few machines(spindle moulder,planer/thicknesser,various saws etc) so i do think i would enjoy turning,especially as it won't be my job with a boss lurking around in the workshop,it will just be a hobby to start with.

I really am stuck with the options of buying a lathe,i think i would go up to maybe 150-200 quid for starters as it will be a hobby to start with.

Are there any brands to avoid ?

Sorry for all the questions but i would like to use the skill i think i have,instead of driving a van all day.

Thank you

 

[Colin C]

Hi Bonny,

Well from what has been said about it ( all good ), you could go for one of These.
It would be a good place to start and all of the bit in Here are turned on one if I have it right

 

[bonny]

looks good,do i need to buy all the other things listed below it to get me started.

Thanks for you response

 

[mailee]

I agree with Colin about the CCL. I would have gone for this one myself if the Record hadn't come up when it did at the right price. Most of the Perform stuff seems to be pretty good quality for the money I have to say. You will need a set of turning chisels and a good chuck of course although if you are just starting to turn the chuck can wait awhile. I had my first lathe for a couple of years before I bought one of the Record 3000 chucks as most of my turning is spindle work and I found the supplied drive centre good enough for a while. I did invest in a good set of turning chisels a few months after I bought the lathe as the ones which were supplied with mine were rubbish. I paid almost £100 for a set of Henry Taylor chisels but I have had these for over 15 years now and are still as good as new. I am certainly not in the same league as some of the turners on here but have learned a lot from others who are and of course from this forum too. Hope this is of some help. :wink: