Wivamac Lathes

[big soft moose]

Mine arrived in bits on a pallet and I had such fun assembling it by myself!!!!!! still I can just about walk upright again now.

GT

tell me about it my new axminster 1200 (which incidentally mark is 2hp and can turn 18" over the bed) is still in the crate because i cant assemble it on my own

just waiting for either a mate or my father in law to come down and give me a hand with the lifting.

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Mark,

I'm in a similar position to you, in that I am at the stage where I need a bit of extra capacity to make life just a bit easier.

Because most of my work is spindles it's more length than diameter that I'm after (as well as power and Variable speed) I am a little torn between 2 lathes, the WM1200 and the Jet 3520B with bed extension. The stats between the 2 are very close but I think I am swayed toward the Jet for 2 reasons:

1)Weight, the Jet is 326Kg Without the extension!!
2) I already own a Jet and am very pleased with its performance

Also I believe that because of the strength (or not) of the £ vs Euro the Wivamac is likley to be quite dear at the moment.

Thoughts always welcome!!

Cheers,

Richard

 

[wizer]

I know of a 2nd hand Woodfast M910 for sale.......

 

[user 5053]

They do some huge stuff in the USA and I think the machines must be custom built. Some of the old stuff like Wadkins can be really massive for doing stuff like telegraph poles. We have a very old Victorian lathe which I used to make snooker cues on.

 

[Harlequin]

I know of a 2nd hand Woodfast M910 for sale.......

pray , tell more - am interested

 

[Neil Dyball]

Hey Tom,

It's not in Erith by any chance?

If not I know of one that is!

Cheers,

Neil.

p.s. hint - try eBaying 'woodfast 910'

 

[wizer]

Yes, thanks Neil

My woodfast is for sale. I've decided that working over the bed of the lathe is a bit dangerous for me. I need a swivelling head. It's a super lathe and I'll probably loose money on it. But needs must.

Offers via PM

 

[big soft moose]

We have a very old Victorian lathe which I used to make snooker cues on.

you must have one hell of a big workshop soulfly - according to recent threads you have a hegner, a baby record, this big victorian thing and a home made lathe that you started turning on. who needs four lathes ?

perhaps you should post a workshop tour and show them off ? :roll:

 

[mark sanger]

Hi all

Thank you very much for all the replies.

My apologies for not replying earlier but I ticked the box to send me a message when someone replies to the message. But the thing is I obviously did not tick it and forgot.

I think I will be going for the WivaMac. I have looked at all the others Vicmarc, Oneway, VB, Jet.

The Jet and the Wivamac are the two I narrowed it down to on price.

Due to space I need a swivel head lathe so that discounts the Jet. So I am off to the Tool Post to have a bash on a Wivamac before I finally say yes.

I know a couple other full time turners that have the Wivamac and they say they are brilliant. Especially what you get cost wise compared to some of the others.

I will let you know how I get on.

Thank you all again

 

[paulm]

Sorry not to have replied before, noticed the thread and then completely forgot about it !

I have had the large DB1200 for a few years and am very pleased with it.

Like yourself Mark I looked at the competition at the time but found you seemed to pay significantly more for little discernable benefit.

Also the Wiva's were available in short order rather than having to wait in some cases several months for the other brands.

I'm sure you'll enjoy a session at the Toolpost, Peter is very helpful and knowledgable.

Cheers, Paul

 

[boysie39]

Mark ,Good to see your feature in the August Woodturning. You Pro's have a lot to contend with as you state,glad to see you included Hobbiest's in your article as well. From what I have seeen of your work you are certainly making the effort to move fwd. Good article and great to see one of the forum members in Woodturning. By the way are all the great woodturners tall.
OH! well I can always stand on a box like Willy Carson when he's on TV. The lathe looks in good shape still after what has been said about you aggressive cuts :lol: :lol: Congrats. REgards Boysie

 

[mark sanger]

Mark ,Good to see your feature in the August Woodturning. You Pro's have a lot to contend with as you state,glad to see you included Hobbiest's in your article as well. From what I have seeen of your work you are certainly making the effort to move fwd. Good article and great to see one of the forum members in Woodturning. By the way are all the great woodturners tall.
OH! well I can always stand on a box like Willy Carson when he's on TV. The lathe looks in good shape still after what has been said about you aggressive cuts :lol: :lol: Congrats. REgards Boysie

Hi Boysie


I am glad you liked the article.

Not sure about us all being tall. It was the camera angle I think.

I included hobbiest's as we all have and part to play and can all benefit from moving ideas forward even if it is just how we present what we are selling.

Aggressive cuts. It is all rumours. But I do have to change my bearings, guess they must have been doggey to start with :roll: :roll:


Thanks again