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Lathes in stock (usually)


If you visit the shop you can see most of these lathes on show and we can run them for you. You can take a lathe away with you as most are in stock. We are sometimes able to take your old lathe in part exchange. Most lathes are boxed (flatpack or as flat as they go) ready to fit in your hatchback/estate car.

"Perform CCL" Pivot head variable speed lathe £167.79. Chinese copy of the M900. Not bad for the money. We have sold plenty with few complaints!

Axminster M900 Pivot head variable speed lathe. Taiwanese engineering makes this a much better quality engineered machine which is worth the extra money for serious turners. £336.00

Axminster M950 Pivot Head variable speed lathe. Similar to the M900 but has more swing over the bed, heavier castings and a head which pivots and also slides along the bed to enable the lathe to be used in the corner of the workshop £383.44

Axminster M330 latheAxminster M600 lathe

Axminster M330 and M600 fixed head 6 speed lathes. These grand little lathes are perfect for the small workshop. With a powerful 1/2 horsepower induction motor they will make short work of even 10" bowls and are delightful to use for small turnings such as pens. They have sturdy cast construction and run quietly and smoothly. The M330 is easily carried about in a car so is popular with travelling demonstrators. They have the same specification except the M600 has a longer bed.

  Price Between centres Power Spindle Weight
M330 £155.23 325mm x 250mm 1/2 H.P. 1" x 8 2MT 28 kg
M600 £183.55 580mm x 250mm 1/2 H.P. 1" x 8 2MT 35 kg

This is the Supernova MKII chuck. We might just be persuaded to included one with the lathe especially if you are able to collect the lathe from the shop.

Nova DDRXP. Heavyweight, powerful computer controlled beltless 2 horsepower pivot head lathe for the serious enthusiast. This will tackle anything but takes up little space in the workshop. If you can lift it you can turn it. Fantastic value at £1595 for lathe only plus carriage.
Summer 2008 offer - lathe plus stand plus chuck plus outrigger for bowl turning all for £1799.95

Normally in stock and can be seen being used during our free demo's.  Free woodturning demo's twice a month

Specification. Advanced, programmable (it's easy!) 2 HP drive with speed readout, variable 100 - 3500 rpm. Five programmable preset speeds available plus reverse. 100% torque boost at low revs. 16" swing over bed. 29" outboard with optional rig £165. 24" between centres extendible in 20" increments with bed extensions £135 each. 1,1/4" x 8 thread, 2M.T. 24 position indexing. Stand extra £110.


Remember we have workshop facilities and keep spares for many lathes especially those Ratchet handles (Bristol levers)

Carriage is extra (Nova XP £40) and varies according to where you live. Please ring for quote. We would prefer you to collect if you are local in which case there is no carriage charge.

This page updated May 08 - contact us for latest prices and offers Back to home page