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Jam
15th October 2008, 06:09 PM
My workshop is looking at purchasing a second hand Record CL3 36x30 to replace a Symtec.

Is this a wise upgrade?

I've only been turning for about 6 months so need some experienced opinions.

I find that the Symtec gets up some nasty vibrations, possibly due to it's light-weight stand. As yet I have not required the use of the copier set-up.

The Record in question is selling for $3000 with a pile of chucks, chisels,a copier etc.

Is this a good buy?

I look forward to any feedback.

Cheers,

John.

orraloon
18th October 2008, 12:32 PM
Hi Jam,
Check thisRecord Power DML & CL Series Lathes (http://www.recordpower.co.uk/index.php?section=prodlist&cat=147&sef=DML%20%26%20CL%20Series%20Lathes)
You will see the new price in England. I think you are being had price wise. That being said Record make a good lathe.

Regards
John

Jim Carroll
18th October 2008, 02:27 PM
John for that sort of money you could buy a brand new Nova 1624 lathe, chucks and tools.

The record are a well built lathe just a bit behind the times with 3/4" shaft and 1mt tapers.

All current lathes have 2mt tapers with 30mm ot 1-1/4 shafts, a lot more robust.

Jam
20th October 2008, 10:53 AM
cheers jim,

i'll keep looking then!