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  1. 14th March 2008, 08:27 AM #61
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    Actually I think it's the electronics that are likely to go in the XP in the long run. Given mother boards in computers can die at the drop of a hat

    In any event one hopes that Teknatool does the right thing and keeps spares and repair manuals etc so it can be fixed or refurbished

    As Taffsmania says the smoothness is brilliant. The five set speeds are programmable and the change is quick. With the cast iron legs it is also pretty hefty but have had it jumping around. All in all I'm very happy with it and SWMBO has almost stopped complaining about the cost
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  3. 14th March 2008, 04:47 PM #62
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    This doesn't seem to be getting Stirlo any closer to his lathe but I think all this information has been wonderful for all of us thinking about a "new" or "another" lathe.
    I've looked at the DVR XP and heard about its wonderful abilities from lots of people.
    My only slight concern is its very small foot print once you start on somethig really big.
    The smaller footprint is a decided advantage in other ways.
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    Sorry to be picky, and glad to hear that the posts have been useful to some, but bottom line is you have to be clear on your 'must haves' and 'like to haves' or else advice can't be tailored.

    All lathes are good lathes cos they'll do something useful.

    And testamonials are not very helpful unless they specify what the user was and was not prepared to make trade-offs on.
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  5. 14th March 2008, 05:10 PM #64
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    It all depend on what you are trying to turn.
    The DVR can turn anything up to 740mm and quite capable.

    The biggest trouble you have is getting timber that big.

    As Ern indicates all lathes are a comprimise of what we would like to do one day.

    Most people rarely use any lathe to its fullest capability but it is there if we need it.
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  6. 14th March 2008, 10:21 PM #65
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    thanx for your replies fellas, ahh - the things to think about
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  7. 15th March 2008, 11:27 AM #66
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Carroll View Post
    ... turn anything up to 740mm ...

    The biggest trouble you have is getting timber that big.
    And then selling them when you do. There isn't much of an unmet demand for bowls that big. The market drops off at about 500mm.

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    Yeah probably... a 740mm bowl takes a lot of salad to fill!
    What about platters that size would they sell?
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