New toy..........

[johnny.t.]

Got a couple of boxes delivered

The bottom one had this

The other one had this

It all went in the shed like this

Lines up pretty good

Just got to wait for the chuck insert to turn up now. It all works and everything

I am now poor

JT

 

[head clansman]

hi

nice toy hc

 

[wizer]

wow that brings back some memories. In a funny way I miss my old Maxi2. I've looked over the new one and it's definately not as chunky as the original. But still a very nice lathe.

How is is bolted down? Right into the joists of the shed?

What happened to the bunker idea?

 

[gasmansteve]

Nice piece of kit there J have you christened it yet ? :wink:
Steve

 

[loz]

Oh very nice !!!!

 

[johnny.t.]

Cheers guys 8) I've not used it yet other than starting it up and playing with the variable speed control :lol:

How is is bolted down? Right into the joists of the shed?

What happened to the bunker idea?

Headstock end is over a bearer,tailstock end didn't come over one. There is a sheet of 18mm flooring chipboard screwed on the shed floor to take out any bend,20mm ply over that srewed both into the chipboard and then with 3" screws through both into the shads bearers then 2 strips of 20mm ply under each leg to put it up to the correct height srewed down into the layers below. The lathe itself is coach bolted down through to the floor.

Should be a 'bunker' update next week,its still happening,I've just been a lazy winter avoiding sod :lol:

JT

 

[Richard Findley]

We like toys Johnny!!!! Let us have a full review once you've put it through it's paces won't you!!

Cheers

Richard

 

[Blister]

Johnny

That's GRAND

or should I say That's 2 GRAND 8) 8)

I owned a original Woodfast , then It went to Tom :wink:

 

[The Shark]

Hi JT,
Nice!
Welcome to the Record lathe owners' club. Some love 'em, some hate 'em!
I'm sure you are at the start of a long and meaningful relationship!
Look forward to seeing how you get on with your new toy.

Malc

 

[George Foweraker]

The Maxi 1 an 2 are great lathes you will get a lot of pleasure from owning this one i am sure.
Look out for the Maxi 1 reveiw in the woodturning mag soon.Next month i think.

Regards George

 

[Ad de Crom]

Johnny, nice toy you got there.
What is the maximum diameter you can handle on this lathe?
Record Power lathes are very nice machines, as I noticed, did some turnings on a Record Power lathe in Goes (Zeeland)
Ad

 

[cornucopia]

About time J.T- i hope this new one isnt going to get coverd in paint :roll: :lol:

 

[Paul.J]

So that's what the tidy up was for :lol: Looks very nice.
We had a quick look at the Maxi1 at Yandles and it looked a nice lathe.
All the parts seemed to operate nicely on it.
So am now looking forward to seeing what you produce on this more substantial lathe JT.
Enjoy it

 

[johnny.t.]

Thanks chaps

Richard, I may do a WIP on the first thing I make with it as a little review type thing.

Ad, 20mm over the bed 720mm outboard.

About time J.T- i hope this new one isnt going to get coverd in paint :roll: :lol:

Who me,paint :shock: This one should be safe,the poor old Axi ones only crime was to be white, so when I wanted to try the colour in the airbrush.... The fact this one cost nearly 10X as much should make me a bit more respectful :lol:

So that's what the tidy up was for :lol:

:wink:


I'm still waiting for my chuck inserts Ordered them Tuesday from Yandles but they're not here yet They managed to get the reciept here though :roll: Not that I'm complaining about them,we had a deal on the lathe and they ring and let you know whats going on with orders,just wish they'd get a move on :lol:

JT

 

[loz]

520mm swing Johnny ;-)

 

[johnny.t.]

520mm swing Johnny ;-)

I missed the 5 key :lol:

 

[Nick Arnull]

WOW!
A super clean workshop then a new lathe,what an improvement I may have to call again and see just what it can do.

Nick Arnull.

 

[johnny.t.]

You are most welcome to come and have a play Nick As for a tidy workshop, I've even got Henry on hand to clean up after each session :shock:

 

[richburrow]

That is one good looking lump of metal. I hope you are very happy together

 

[Turn It In]

Hi Johnny,
Thats a fine looking piece of kit!!
I wondered like many others about the clean up campaign and now we know.
I've been rather busy to get on recently but I must say I like some of your output recently and this new machine is going to expand your range without doubt.
I recon this is a match made in heaven and you will be very happy together.
Regards,
Ian