His YouTube channel is coming soon.You turn naked???
His YouTube channel is coming soon.You turn naked???
The Record Power Coronet Regent is an interesting machine. Rotating/pivoting & sliding headstock, outrigger capability for outboard turning, and 2HP/220v. The only drawback of concern may be that it's a bit 'lightweight' across the board in terms of build and actual weight (less than 400 lbs overall). Around $2,400, though I haven't found one in stock for certain, yet. I could see making use of the pivoting headstock a lot of access and saving the old man back that I have . Default swing is 18" but it's easy to get more via slide, pivot, or roatate to outboard of I understand correctly. Interesting feature set but I've zero experience first or second hand about Record Power machines or the company.
You own one, Larry?Allen, received an email yesterday from Tim at Turners Warehouse in AZ saying they just received the Envoy & Regent lathes.
No I don’t Allen. During my search/research for a new lathe, I came across these models but they weren’t available yet. Contact with Ed at Highland Woodworking in GA, Chad and Tim at Turners Warehouse in AZ and Mike Davies from Record Power were my contacts during the awaited release/arrival of the lathes. The email yesterday was just my notification of there arrival. Rusty Nesmith has a new Envoy.You own one, Larry?
The only drawback of concern may be that it's a bit 'lightweight' across the board in terms of build and actual weight (less than 400 lbs overall).
Ironic there is a Laguna 1216 in the backgroundAllen, received an email yesterday from Tim at Turners Warehouse in AZ saying they just received the Envoy & Regent lathes.
I'm a shortie, so that doesn't make as much difference to me........I'll have to find out how tall that lathe (Regent) is and how tall it can get. One attractive thing about the PM3520C is the riser blocks. I'm 6'2...
Doug, that is perfect! I belong to a small, local photography club, I'm going to share this with the group. Thanks for posting!Food for thought on equipment, the best lathe, the perfect lathe for you......
The well know author says to the equally well know photographer "I've always admired your work, what kind of camera do you use"? The photographer pauses in thought, then replies "your books are my favorites, what kind of typewriter do you use"?
Well saidFood for thought on equipment, the best lathe, the perfect lathe for you......
The well know author says to the equally well know photographer "I've always admired your work, what kind of camera do you use"? The photographer pauses in thought, then replies "your books are my favorites, what kind of typewriter do you use"?
If you phone company to prices clarify I believe it’s 5300 for t60 and 3500 for t40.Someone gave me a video demo of the Record Power Coronet Regent lathe and it's definitely a contender for me due to its ergonomic features. The bed extension and outrigger are affordable. 18" swing (39" w/ outrigger). Slowest speed is 200rpm. 2hp motor and a 3 step pulley system. The included under bed shelf can be loaded up with tools or bags of cement/sand to add weight, if needed. The 320~375lb weight is one of my main concerns. How much of one I don't know? A less than $3000 price tag with outrigger and bed extension is nice. Some concern about ability to use a vacuum chuck with it.
That brings me back to the Laguna 2436. Outboard turning, sliding headstock, side mount or end of lathe lowered extension all are features and two of those include the tailstock being able to be used. Laguna sells a vacuum chuck for their lathes, a plus. 610lbs. 3hp motor. 50rpm lowest speed. Only 2 step pulleys. Spindle lock will require a workaround. I do really like the look and feel plus my experience w/ Laguna lathes. $4000 price tag is fine.
The Harvey T60s has sliding headstock but no outboard turning and the motor still is a bit of an unknown. Swing away tailstock a nice feature. 24" swing, 2hp (servo) motor, 60rpm lowest speed, 726lbs. Still need to find out the truth about cost. Only 2 step pulleys. Looks great and very solidly built. Listed at $5300 in some places and $3500 in others.
Everyone knows the 5yr warranty, weight (700+lbs), and gereral info on the Powermatic 3520C. $4000 price tag
Mass/weight vs power vs ergonomics....
Also, turning outboard or on the end of some lathes is done tailstock-free. While others find a way to incorporate being able to use the tailstock at the end and/or outboard, or even on the side near the headstock with a lower bed extension for additional capacity. Important or not for some lathes vs others?
I believe someone phoned them and they said it was the T-40 a mistake. But I could be wrong. I looked on every store that seems to sell them and the 5t40 is 3500.At Woodcraft it is 5k+ but this is Harvey's website: View attachment 37923
I'm getting ahead of myself but the Harvey website will let you add the t60s to a cart at that 3.5k price...interestingI believe someone phoned them and they said it was the T-40 a mistake. But I could be wrong. I looked on every store that seems to sell them and the 5t40 is 3500.
That’s a good sign! Just make sure motor isn’t optional!!!I'm getting ahead of myself but the Harvey website will let you add the t60s to a cart at that 3.5k price...interesting
ROFLThat’s a good sign! Just make sure motor isn’t optional!!!
My T-40 was $1590. Buy direct. JMHOI believe someone phoned them and they said it was the T-40 a mistake. But I could be wrong. I looked on every store that seems to sell them and the 5t40 is 3500.
I rough turn max size bowls, and core on my nova saturn quite often without any real issues. It's only around 300 piunds I think. More weight would be a help and I may get around to it some day. If I make my lathe dance with an out of balance large blank i don't blame my lathe , I just need to slow down.Question: how important is weight in a full-sized lathe? I'm having trouble navigating the differences in weights as some are 300-ish lbs and some are closer to 700 lbs. Feedback needed on this please.
I understand stability and vibration to some extent and I won't be doing gigantic logs necessarily, but I will be hollowing and mounting some logs and larger pieces, probably coring, as well as doing some resin work. Can I get away with a lathe on the lower end of weight or is it simply: the heavier the better?
I own two Oneway‘s. I would not even consider a light lathe.Question: how important is weight in a full-sized lathe? I'm having trouble navigating the differences in weights as some are 300-ish lbs and some are closer to 700 lbs. Feedback needed on this please.
I understand stability and vibration to some extent and I won't be doing gigantic logs necessarily, but I will be hollowing and mounting some logs and larger pieces, probably coring, as well as doing some resin work. Can I get away with a lathe on the lower end of weight or is it simply: the heavier the better?
Weight is good for stability. But it's all relative - if you are going to be turning mainly spindles and small things, then weight is not so important (and it limits your ability to reorganize/rearrange your shop). Larger off-center bowls need a heavier lathe to keep it from dancing around (even at reasonable slower speeds). Well-balanced bowls (like maybe segmented work), even when larger, probably fall somewhere in the middle.how important is weight in a full-sized lathe?
Yes they are. Even free deliver from gB offered.Glenn, are Axminster lathes available in BC?
Thanks Glenn...guess the ugly Americans aren’t worthy!!Yes they are. Even free deliver from gB offered.