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Hi, just checking on price, have an old clarke 37" I have done up. However, just checking on the best lathe for a beginner for a budget of about £300, any thoughts would be appreciated.
If you have ever wanted to take up woodturning this lathe will meet all your needs and give you hours of turning enjoyment in your workshop. It is well suited to anyone with a limited budget or only enough space enough for a small lathe. The AW240WL...
I have an Axminster (Axi) Perfom lathe and its been faultless for years... I have only recently had to service it when the belt crumbled away, it was £30 for new bearings and belt....
I do like the look of the Record stuff and have there pillar drill, but not tried their lathes yet
I have a old pro-form lathe, over 20 years old and a new Axminster Workshop AW305WL lathe. I tried the record power and they seemed a little fragile. I have already turned a block of 8 inch oak on the Axminister lathe with no problem. If possible go for a variable speed one.
Kelvin