Record DML-24X - Good lathe for starter?
Fred Holder
The Record Lathes are good lathes, it sounds like you got a fairly good deal. I
wouldn't worry about it when you've gained some experience you'll likely want a
bigger and better lathe. But that Record will give you a lot of pleasure. I
personally have two Record Lathes: a CL-3-48 and a RPML-300. I've had them for
several years and have been pleased with their performance.
Good luck
Fred Holder
<http://www.fholder.com/>
In article <371fb...@nnrp1.news.uk.psi.net>, "Ramendra says...
>
>Hi!
>I have been working with wood for about 3-4 years. No turning experience
>though. Always wanted to. So, when I got the opportunity to buy 18 month old
>Lathe (Record DML24X) and chuck accessories for £100.00 - thought it was an
>OK investment for suck and see venture. Good decision :-) or bad :-( ?
>Oh! For your info - neighbour sold because he needed bigger lathe to
>accomodate his project demands.
>Opinions will greatly help sustain confidence. I do get this lack of
>confidence thing when starting something new and relatively unknown.
>THANKS IN ADVANCE
>RS
>UK
>
>
Ramendra S Roy
Derek Warriner
I too bought a record DML24X from a neighbour who wanted to upgrade. I
personally believe that it is a good starters lathe. The only drawback that
I can see is the cost of record parts, they are very expensive so be sure
and shop around or make your own as I do.
Also think very carefully where you mount the lathe, if you mount it with
the tailstock end right at the end of your bench it will be possible to
exceed the 8.5 inch bowl turning diameter by sliding the headstock all the
way down to the other end. A kit can be puchased that will allow you to do
this.
I hope this has been of some help.
Derek Warriner
Ramendra S Roy
Thanks for the info. Hmmm... costs - yes they are a problem...
If I mount the lathe with the tails stock end flush with the end of the
bench - do I have to construct the bench (that is what I intend doing) in a
particular way or does it just need to be strong, heavy and level?
I am new (relatively) to news groups as well - so I hope my messages and
queries are as per the rules of this group?
Thanks again.
RS
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