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  1. 25th February 2008, 10:07 PM #1
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    Default decent lathes under or around 3K

    well, after that vl300 on ebay went way out of range. i have a new plan.

    dad told me that mums main concern is: buying second hand stuff off ebay without seeing it etc...considering how much it was.

    but, i have been told i can buy a new lathe within limit.

    i rekon 3 grand will do me, but there is nothing around in that range that i like.

    woodfast - awesome, but its 6 speeds and headstock doesnt move.
    carbatec. looks great but 450 lowest speed
    vicmarc - vl175- 4K. to much

    what about a leady i hear you say...i will research that abit but in the mean time, any one got comments on them.

    any other lathes around?

    also will keep an eye out for second hands ( close to me ).

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  3. 25th February 2008, 10:08 PM #2
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    btw, how much is the nugget stubby worth?

    no one seems to have any prices avail, so i will shoot an email off tonite.


    http://www.cws.au.com/cgi/index.cgi/..._id=1107369642

    dvr 3000 xp.

    that is another option i guess.

    http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com...._id=1107219996

    or a jet perhaps


    http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/d...the-13029.aspx

    doesnt seem that bad...across the country
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  4. 25th February 2008, 10:10 PM #3
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    Check out Jims sight - send him a pm or email - another opinion will help
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    Gack That orange colour, I'm blinded!

    Take your time Stirlo, we'll keep an eye out for you too.
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  6. 25th February 2008, 10:32 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Groggy View Post
    Gack That orange colour, I'm blinded!

    Take your time Stirlo, we'll keep an eye out for you too.
    kinda is bright.

    no need to buy it straight away. i will probably end up waiting a few months.
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  7. 25th February 2008, 10:37 PM #6
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    DVR 3000... You get second to none service. Jim you cannot fault for after care.
    hope that helps.
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    This VL175 is a bit under 4K, bit of a drive though.
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    Wivamac look really nice.
    DB801 & DB1000 look to be in your range.
    http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Wiva...ac_lathes.html

    Don't know if they are available in Oz though - somehow doubt it. Scared off by Vicmarc and Stubby's.
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    $3k... DVRXP
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    Check out the DVRXP at Trend stand this weekend - Newcastle Woodies show at Entertainment centre at Broadmeadow.
    Talk to Adrian.....
    The people learning to turn at Artisans Retreat just LOVE the DVR!
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  12. 26th February 2008, 11:06 AM #11
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    You can often bargain at shows. Demonstrators don't like shipping their gear back home.

    The DVR is a lot of lathe for the money.

    The Nugget won't be cheap; as a guide the S1000 is around $7.5k.
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  13. 26th February 2008, 12:04 PM #12
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    Stirlo

    Quote Originally Posted by ss_11000 View Post

    woodfast - awesome, but its 6 speeds and headstock doesnt move.

    cheers
    I have been waiting for the new C-series lathe that Woodfast will have out in about 2 months. Maybe include that one in your considerations. It's in your price range at $2,475 and has swivel headstock and variable speed 20 rpm - 3500 rpm.

    It has some advantages over the DVR XP, including lower initial cost, lower min speed, movable on/off switch at no extra cost and perhaps lower repair cost if the motor goes after warranty. No doubt it will also have some disadvantages compared to the DVR XP... depends on what you need/want.

    The following details are from about half way down this page.

    Model C1000X
    Swivel Headstock 0 - 30 - 90 degrees
    Spindle Lock
    Indexing 24 Divisions
    Camlock Toolrest Bracket & Tailstock
    Electronic variable speed 20 rpm - 3500 rpm
    Spindle thread 30mm x 3.5
    Distance between centres 950mm (37 1/2" )
    Swing over bed 520mm (20 1/2")
    Motor 1.5Hp (1.1Kw)
    Movable On/Off Switch position


    Although it doesn't state the max outboard diameter, it looks to be about 750mm.

    The usual disclaimer: no connection to Woodfast other than being a long time satisfied user of their lathes.

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    Stirlo,
    3K will get you something decent for sure. I am a big fan of the Leady and it is only about $1400. For that I also got a chuck and 3 tool rests. The lowest speed is 450rpm however but I find it does everything I need except chase threads and I don't know if I have the skill for that anyhow. You could fit a var speed to it and still have almost a grand left.

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  15. 26th February 2008, 01:41 PM #14
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    You would not regret buying the Nova DVR XP.
    I didn't, such a joy to use, so smooth, never have to change a belt again and a big plus is it beeps when you press the buttons

    Growing old is much better than the alternative!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ozartisan View Post
    Check out the DVRXP at Trend stand this weekend - Newcastle Woodies show at Entertainment centre at Broadmeadow.
    Talk to Adrian.....
    The people learning to turn at Artisans Retreat just LOVE the DVR!
    If you're talking turkey with Adrian from Trend make sure he throws in a Supernova 2 chuck and the cast iron legs (I also got a hat out of him!)

    and yep I'm very happy with his service and especially with the DVRXP, lovely and smooth to use

    And SWMBO has finally, I think, got over me bringing it home
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