Axminster Craft AC240WL Bench Mounted Lathe Review
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2021
- I purchased this lathe because I my wife asked me to make some christmas ornaments. I wanted a bench mounted lathe that I could place on my work bench, use and put away again. The AC240WL is perfect for that. I am very pleased with this machine for the price I paid, £309. Unfortunately two days after I bought it the price went down to £262! LOL Such is life.
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Very informative and honest review. Always like watching your videos. Enjoy your new machine, stay safe and happy lathing!
Cheers Joey. I was in the workshop today making my daughter a christmas present and turning a tree ornament for Mrs. P. I love my new lathe! Thank you for taking the time to comment. Merry Christmas! :-)
@@RussellPlatten Merry Christmas to you as well. Would love to see a future project on the lathe!
Thank you for this,I'm a beginner and bought this 2nd hand last year,and I love it.
It is a great lathe for a beginner, you made a good choice! :-)
Thanks for the review. It inspired me to take plunge and buy the same! I am so impressed with build quality and real value for money (in, let's face it, an age where things are increasing by the day!) and the speed which Axminster delivered it. Now to look forward to next months pay cheque so I can get me a chuck! In the meantime I got a roughing gouge and skew so I can practice how to use them with that pallet wood :) Thanks again!
It is a great lathe to start on Doug. Be carfeful with the skew and expect to get plenty of 'dig ins' it is a difficult tool to master. I would spend some of your hard earned cash on a 1/4" gouge and a parting tool. I started off with those 4 tools back in the '80's. You will need to have some method of sharpening your chisels too. My advice would be to learn to spindle turn first and then move on to bowls and goblets etc.. I hope you get as much of a kick out of wood turning as I have over the years! :-)
Thank you for the video, very interesting and nicely presented with some good points raised.
Glad you enjoyed it Simon! :-)
Thanks for review Russell, it was a great review, have maybe a chance to get this lathe soon and would suit me, as i never owned a Lathe before..👍
I think that it is ideal to start on Walter. The only issue I can see is that the belt is difficult to change, but apparently Axminster send out detailed instructions if you ask. Belts usually last a very long time though. :-)
Great review 👍🏼
Hi Russell thank you for this demo. I've just got myself a Lumberjack Model WL 305 which is similar to the Axminster you demonstrated. And you have given to me the best example how to set up and use the lathe. Any more videos would be appreciated. Terry.
Glad I could help Terry. You never know, I may get around to making something on YT, I have got a bit lazy over the last couple of years. Good luck with your turning and persevere with it, I made a lot of mistakes when I first started! FYI pine and soft wood is a lot harder to turn to a decent finish than hard wood: -)
Cool Demonstration Russell :-) Hope your good mate and enjoy your weekend :-)
Morning Russ. Going to be turning and crafting this weekend all being well. Looking forward to it. Make sure you enjoy yours too. :-)
Perfect, thank you.
You're welcome! :-)
Interesting review thankyou 👍
You're welcome! :-)
Great Video Buddy. i want one!
It is a great way to get into wood turning. :-)
@@RussellPlatten hi Russell, can you fit a drill/chuck in tail stock for drilling holes.?
@@HarmonicGrunt Yes, you can get a chuck and morse taper for the lathe. I am sorry for the very late reply, I do not receive notifications for some replys and missed yours. :-)
@@RussellPlatten no probs 7 thank you.
Hi Russell, as a retired centre lathe turner i just have to ask why you have the headstock to your right, as every lathe i worked on the headstock is always to your left, this just looks so strange to me.
Hi John, it is only on my right for the first section of the video to show the Axminster name plate. When I use the lathe it is turned around. :-)
Thank you for a great video. I am a novice latherman, I have settled on AxM, but size.....the ability to make 9" plates sounds good, but should i start smaller and buy a large years later, or go for a sort of middle option, I doubt I will want to make more than one pen!
I would start with an inexpensive lathe and learn how to turn proficiently Boris. If you enjoy it you will probably end up with a better lathe. I have a large lathe, but bought the smaller one for tinkering about on. :-)
@@RussellPlatten being delivered today the AWL240 wood lathe 😁 £225 squid, should be enough to get me started. I will have to learn about chucks, don't really want to spend on add ons now, as I've spent far too much on tools and renovations this year !!!!
@@borisgulliver4970 Enjoy your new lathe Boris. My advice would be to practice spindle turning until you can use a skew chisel without a lot of 'Dig-ins'. If you have gone for the carbide tip tools, it does not matter. I prefer standard chisels, I made myself a set of carbide tipped chisels to try, but am used to the standard tools. Remember there is a wealth of information on YT if you are having problems. Good luck, I hope you will get the same feeling I got when I turned my first decent spindle - many years ago! :-)
@@RussellPlatten thank5for your reply and sage advice. I have cut down a lot of birch and willow, so I could store it or turn it whilst still green. I also have plenty of hazel and ash anytime I want. What is your advice on maturing or turning different woods. I guess holly is too hard, giant redwood is too brittle?
@@borisgulliver4970 Green wood is much easier to turn, but the project can distort and crack badly as it dries out after turning. If you have lots of wood I would experiment with both green and seasoned wood. As for which wood to use, generally speaking, the harder the wood, the better it turns. If you learn to turn soft wood and can achieve a good finish you will find hard wood much easier. I started out on cheap pine as I did not have access to hardwoods. At first my work needed a lot of sanding, eventually it needed very little sanding, that is what you should be aiming for, a neat turning that requires minimal sanding. Save any bits of wood you think will make good projects until you are reasonably proficient. I have ruined some fine pieces of wood, especially whilst learning how to turn. Also, try turning any wood you can get your hands on, you may be suprised at the results. The only issue is that some woods are pretty toxic so research online if you want to try something you are not sure about! Good luck Boris and enjoy! :-)
I just got this one but I shan’t get the wood to stop spinning between centres
Sorry Tony, I don't understand your comment. Is there a problem? :-)
You sound ex army. Great video.
Cheers Lochlainn, I worked offshore before I retired. I was at sea for a while in the merchant navy when I left school. :-)
Great JOB, how to know what speed I need, it it for type of wood or...?
The speed you turn at will change the more you use the lathe Chris. A general rule is - the narrower the work piece the faster the speed. My advice would be to start off slow and see how you get on. You will soon realise that you are ready to speed up as you get more confident. Large pieces should always be started slow and can be increased when you have turned them cylindrical so that there is no lateral imbalance to rip them off the lathe. :-)
@@RussellPlatten thank you 🙏
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omg why did I watch this- now I really really want one lol! Thanks Russell! lol ..... Is there not a speed dial at the front? ps dumbo here
No speed dial, the lathe uses the old fashioned stepped pulley system to change the speed. :-)
@@RussellPlatten Thanks for the reply Russell - I checked since and the one I was looking at is the AW205WL. It's actually a model below your one but I think it 'does' have a speed dial... maybe I'm wrong - I'd have to go back and read it or watch the video.
What is machine prise?
Look on the Axminster Tools web page. :-)
How much please
Goggle 😂it
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My email address is on my channel details. :-)