Woodfast Midi Lathe (M305)

[DuncanH]

Hi All,
Does anyone know of any places that have these in stock? All of the places I've called won't have any stock for quite a while and Steve from Woodfast said their next load of stock comes in about 5 weeks I'm willing to spend more if it means I can get my hands on a decent mini/midi lathe sooner than that (all the comments about centres not lining up and paper shoved in to make things level etc in regards to the Jet has scared me away from those however ).

[Big Shed]

I assume you have tried Carbatec, perhaps Adelaide has stock as they have just opened a branch there?

[DuncanH]

Yeah I tried Carbatec. No M305 stock until mid September I'm happy to spend a fair bit more on an alternative lathe to the M305, it just has to be small (my shed is microscopic ). Any suggestions?

[lubbing5cherubs]

What about Jim Carrol I don't know if he has any in stock but I do know that he sells woodfast and I have got 2 lathes up from him (mini and a Nova 16:24) and he uses pretty economical freight and you get the best service
Toni

[DuncanH]

Yeah I've asked Jim as well, and he's in the same situation. Can you recommend a similar (or better) lathe that is around the same size?

[artme]

Jet Midi.

[DuncanH]

Jet Midi.

Yeah I've looked at the Jets, but I'm not too sure because of people's experiences of things being misaligned on them

[funkychicken]

Jet Midi.

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[DuncanH]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

That's a fairly determined answer What would you recommend funkychicken?

[lubbing5cherubs]

Leda are brilliant. I have loved mine and so have others I know. Never seen any complaints but the one I was having but it was not the lathe it was the surface it was on
hope that helps
Toni

[funkychicken]

I would recommend anything but the Jets. I have one...

I reckon Woodfast would be the go. Or a Vicmarc mini if you're rich

[DuncanH]

Leda are brilliant. I have loved mine and so have others I know. Never seen any complaints but the one I was having but it was not the lathe it was the surface it was on
hope that helps
Toni

Thanks Toni. They look fairly similar to the Jets, but for the price it looks like you can't go wrong. Where did you order yours from? (I assume this is the model you're referring to?)

I would recommend anything but the Jets. I have one...

I reckon Woodfast would be the go. Or a Vicmarc mini if you're rich

Yeah I don't think I could justify getting the Vicmarc to myself at this stage, although it would be nice . I've looked everywhere for the Woodfast but nobody seems to have one. I'm an impatient sort, so I don't really want to wait 5 weeks for new stock to arrive

[Tankstand]

Hi, Have you tried the source? Woodfast

[DuncanH]

Hi, Have you tried the source? Woodfast

Yep, that was one of the first places I tried. They don't get stock for another 5 weeks.

[lubbing5cherubs]

Thanks Toni. They look fairly similar to the Jets, but for the price it looks like you can't go wrong. Where did you order yours from? (I assume this is the model you're referring to?)

Yes that is the model I have been referring to but mine come from Jim Carrol
But I can't see them on his site might have to shoot him a email
Toni