Hobby Lathe

[muldonach]

My young fella is looking for a woodworking lathe from Santa - budget is around £300 so we are in the hobby class - there looks to be a number of choices in that price bracket - any recommendations from the knowledegable chaps on here?

 

220V 13A - no 3 phase available

 

Cheers

mac

[se7enthdevil]

if he's just starting out then get a second hand one.

 

ebay is a good resource for this.

 

Record dmx 24 woodturning lathe Scottish borders | eBay

[slackbladder]

Totally agree with Steve go down the second hand route

If you find a local woodturning club some one usually knows of one for sale

[dervishcarving]

second hand, record power are decent enough, id suggest find a swivel head if youc an, allows him to turn bowls as well if he wants

[Ilnumero]

Go secondhand, perhaps a Tyme Cub, usually several on ebay for anything from £50 to £150.

 

A very popular machine that you wouldn't lose any money on when it's re-sold.

 

I have a 'serious' lathe but also jump on my Tyme when doing small jobs. Also has a swivel head so a versatile machine.

Edited November 9, 2016 by Ilnumero
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[Lazurus]

Its gotta be Fleabay, look for someone selling up so you may get chisels gouges and importantly a sharpening system to. the sharpening can be a game breaker leading to disappointment. I had an Axminster 900 for years with a swivel head, great starter lathe and can be cheap second hand.

 

Most importantly is the fun of doing it, not resulting galley pieces.

 

best of luck

 

S.

[bigbud]

Tyme Cub is a great litlle machine, only issue with it is the thread is metric so non-standard but you can a record SC4 chuck with the correct insert to fit.

 

This was my Cub

 

 

Think I paid £80 with a few tools.

 

Then get a full face shield and some books, biggest hurdle will be sharpening. 6" grinder and a couple of jigs is basic stuff.

Edited November 10, 2016 by bigbud
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[muldonach]

Ok folks - many thanks for your responses - obliged

 

cheers

mac

[mickdundee]

If you're on Facebook have a look at this page. Usually something available on there. As already said you're better off with second hand.

 

 

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Forgot the link! https://www.facebook.com/groups/517604488430829/

 

 

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