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Hi, I’m Paul, I live in the countryside of Normandy. The 135 on my username comes from my Massey Ferguson 135 tractor (another on going project, though still usable in the yard and fields). Like quite a few people here whose posts I have read, I am retired. I am here for learning and sharing...

Stephan, Checking the 701 it looks like the digital readout referred to is the rpm display for the spindle. Loads of Chinese made lathes have what seems to be much the same display unit in roughly the same position just above the speed knob. Paul

Stephan, Take a bit of time for you and your wife to take some virtual shop tours. There are those on this forum and other forums. Look at the Youtube based shop tours as well. You will start to get an idea of what you like and don't like and also get to see other peoples machinery, its...

Stephan, I have been thinking about your lathe choice predicament. In the other thread where you asked for advice, members suggested the Craftex CX701. Why not go for a lathe such as that one? There is the excellent thread of Brian on his and you can buy it in Canada with local support. I...

Hi Mr Bugbums, I would absolutely agree with other members here; do not get a combination machine, you will regret it. I too used some pension money to buy my machines new, but on a small budget, but I went for the biggest I could both afford and get in my shop. Mine like most hobbyists these...

Hi Mr Bugbums, I would absolutely agree with other members here; do not get a combination machine, you will regret it. I too used some pension money to buy my machines new, but on a small budget, but I went for the biggest I could both afford and get in my shop. Mine like most hobbyists these...