Grahamshed
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Well no, of course not. If I just wanted 'a lathe' I could get one, I want a GOOD lathe.
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Spindle":2njrx1je said:Grahamshed":2njrx1je said:The way things are going by the time I have persuaded SWMBO that I need one ( Axi 1628 that is ) they will be out of stock.
Bet you don't tell her that the CL4 package would be £800 cheaper :twisted: :twisted:
Grahamshed":1544qx0p said:Interesting points woodfarmer ( I am afraid we have hijacked this thread ) All worth thinking about but not enough to put me off. I really don't see that there is any competition in this price bracket.
Grahamshed":3cn74423 said:The extended bed cannot be used in 'big bowl' format without buying the legs as well
Woodmonkey":2ijwvtku said:I think that's wrong Mick, you need the legs and the outboard attachment, you don't need to buy the extension as well.
Grahamshed":s05zhejp said:The one problem I do see with the 1628 is the extended bed / legs combo. The extended bed cannot be used in 'big bowl' format without buying the legs as well and the new price Axi are charging for them seems a tad extortionate. I am planning to put it on a bench and hope I never want to make anything wider than 16 inches.
Duly noted about asking for Jet tool rest(s)woodfarmer":2tct4o1c said:Grahamshed":2tct4o1c said:The one problem I do see with the 1628 is the extended bed / legs combo. The extended bed cannot be used in 'big bowl' format without buying the legs as well and the new price Axi are charging for them seems a tad extortionate. I am planning to put it on a bench and hope I never want to make anything wider than 16 inches.
It is neither difficult or expensive to make up a free standing toolrest. With that you are unlimited to the size you can turn. Just be sure you make a sturdy and heavy stand for your lathe. and ask axi if you can have a jet toolrest instead of the one supplied. ( you can buy a 6" jet toolrest as an optional extra. ask for the 12" (300mm) as well.
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