Robert Sorby twin bar variable speed lathe

[okeydokey]

Good afternoon
Has anybody got one of these? are they any good? any reviewing comments welcome please
thanks

 

[Chris152]

I have one of these (RS2 with variable speed):
http://www.lathes.co.uk/sorby/If that's the one you're thinking of, it's a great lathe, I think - really well built and works well for me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

 

[okeydokey]

Thanks that's the jobbie I have been offered one price not sorted yet but maybe £450. Who knows what its worth but good to get your comment. Better or worse do you think than a Record two bar later?

 

[Chris152]

If it's in good condition, I'd say 450 is a bargain. I used a Record when I was learning, but tbh can't compare properly - I was just doing simple, small things as I learnt and once I got my own lathe, stopped going to the club (which had all Records). I've turned up to 24x5" bowls on mine, it handled that well. It's a solid bit of kit (I'd imagine solid beds have less movement, but I've not had any issues at all).

 

[okeydokey]

Thanks again will see how I get on price wise - any issues with chucks is it 1"

 

[Chris152]

Yes, 1x8, easy enough to get chucks. I use an Axminster SK114, RP SC3 and some older ones that came with the lathe.

 

[Blister]

£15 buys you one of these ,
1" x 8tpi Internal to M33 x 3.5 External
https://www.ockenden-timber.co.uk/w...1-x-8tpi-internal-to-m33-x-35-external-p-2907

 

[okeydokey]

Thanks Blister good to know.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Or get yourself one of these Beaufort Ink - Versachuck wood lathe chuck bodies with a 1" x 8 backplate.