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Hors
16th December 2016, 12:13 PM
Anyone have any thoughts/experience good or bad on/with this lathe:

https://www.carbatec.com.au/woodturning/lathes-and-accessories/lathes/lathe-variable-speed

Thanks

Mobyturns
16th December 2016, 10:10 PM
The extension to the banjo / tool rest is totally useless!

Gary H
17th December 2016, 03:54 PM
G'day Hors,

I am not familiar with that model, but I have had a Carbatec CT-70-1000 EVS for 4 years and have been
very happy with it. BUT, if I ever buy another lathe it will be from a firm who manufacture lathes and
can offer parts, service, advice etc. Carbatec sell reasonable lathes at a reasonable price, but trying
to get advice, repairs, spare parts etc from them is almost impossible. This means that my next one
will be from a recognised manufacturer offering full backup, even if it means a second hand one for the
price of a brand new Carbatec model.

Gary H

powderpost
17th December 2016, 09:38 PM
The extension to the banjo / tool rest is totally useless!


I reckon that is an understatement.

Jim