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19th March 2019, 08:32 AM #1
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Woodfast M408H short bed
Hi all,
I have a Vicmarc VL200 6 speed which I use for bowls and platters and, naturally I'm very happy with it.
However, space is at a premium and I don't need the long bed...
I am considering selling my Vicmarc and buying an old Woodfast M408H 4 speed.
Does anyone have any experience with them?
I'll appreciate your comments.
FryersLast edited by Fryers; 19th March 2019 at 08:36 AM. Reason: Should have been posted in Woodturning general
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19th March 2019, 07:04 PM #2
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One issue you have is going from 6 speed to 4 speed, the gaps in speed range will be frustrating.
The woodfast lathe is a great lathe, very comparible with your vicmarc.
Depending on the thread of your Vicmarc probably M30, the Woodfast may be 1"x10tpi so changes to your chucks as wellJim Carroll
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20th March 2019, 09:57 AM #3
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Thanks for your note Jim. I'll give serious considerations to the 4 speeds, although I rarely seem to change speeds, using slow for unbalanced logs and for sanding, and medium for turning just about anything else... I may be lazy but it works for me.
Luckily both my vicmarc and the proposed woodfast have 30x3.5 spindle thread.
Cheers,
Rony
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20th March 2019, 12:12 PM #4
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Fryers,
I have the 20 inch swing version. Wonderful lathe. I found this: Woodfast M408
https://forum.canadianwoodworking.com/forum/woodworking/turning/35107-woodfast-latheSo much timber, so little time.
Paul
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20th March 2019, 03:18 PM #5
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I have a M908 early '90's model which originally had the 6 speed and has 1" headstock spindle thread. I pestered Bronte at Woodfast to set me up with the EVS M910 unit which has served me very well. I agree with Jim Carroll - easily the equal of a Vicmarc VL200. If the 408 has an M30 headstock spindle thread then grab it fast!
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20th March 2019, 09:49 PM #6
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Thanks Paul & Mobyturns for your comments. I'm about to have a good look at the lathe tomorrow with a view to buy.
Now, I will need to prepare my Vicmarc VL200 for sale. It shouldn't be too difficult.
Cheers,
Rony
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