Record Power Lathe Review

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

This lathe is now sold by several vendors in the USA. The spindle in the USA model is 1 1/4" and M33 for Europe. The Tailstock has been redone and now has a larger handwheel and is self ejecting.

[@I-Love-Taylor-Swift]

That is a very smooth, quiet lathe. Very nice!

[@TheMessyStudio]

Good review, Mike. I'm looking forward to this one being available here so I can upgrade my small lathe.

[@MichaelMassimino]

Great review, I'm thinking about this one hard. Automatically turning off reverse seems like it would be really annoying, I wish it was a physical switch

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Totally agree.

[@glencrandall7051]

Nice review Mike. It looks like this lathe could handle 95% of most turners needs. If your estimate of a price of $1000 is in the ball park it will be a great buy. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I figured they would be targeting folks who would buy the Jet 1221 or Laguna 1216

[@shug831]

Would love to upgrade to that lathe. I have a Record CL1 36 twin round bed lathe since 1999. Its got the swivel head and turn 15" x 36" between centres but it only a 3 speed and its a bit light for heavy off balance wood.

[@icespeckledhens]

The Herald now has two bigger brothers, the Envoy and the Regent. Hopefully I will see them all in the Harrogate woodworking show next week. Thanks James

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Excellent. Enjoy the show.

[@danhealy7341]

Thanks Mike. If you watch Craft by Afshin you can see this lathe in action. I believe he got it recently. It appears to be very well made. I would certainly consider it when it comes time to replace my old Delta midi. Space is a consideration for me and this looks to be just right.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

It certainly has a smaller footprint then a full size lathe. It is a bit longer than most minis because of the motor is extended out instead of below the lathe.

[@claypigeon001]

Looks a decent lathe with some handy features 👍 there are very few decent reviews out there on lathes so THANK YOU 😊

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I appreciate that.

[@jpwoodwork]

i have this lathe and its great :) i know theres already a few people excited about it coming to the USA :)

[@ptcruiser2012]

Excellent video. Thank you for doing this.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glencrandall7051]

It's been two years or so and this lathe is now available in the US. Price is $1300. Still not a bad price. Mike, how do you feel about the lathe now that you have been using it for a couple of years?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I think it provides a lot of capability for the price point being a 14" lathe with a swivel head. I was not happy with the non ejecting TS which required a knockout bar to remove the live center originally. They have corrected that in newer model.

[@theogburner]

110 HP! That thing's got a Hemi in it. I appreciate how you catch your mistakes and correct them with a bit of humor, Mike.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

"To err is human, to forgive, Divine."

[@kenkay40]

Interesting lathe, thanks for this review, Mike.

[@casperscuts2627]

Great information Mike, thanks!

[@markashlock9017]

Late to the game, but there are 2 really important features (to me at least) that you didn’t mention. Firstly, you can reverse the head and tail stock, effectively making it a Left Hand Lathe. Secondly, the fact that the headstock is easily removable makes it much easier to disassemble for lighter transport. Good vid Mike. Thanks!!!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Thanks. Left handed lathe - umh. Wouldn't that be the same as turning on the other side? Still an issue operating the controls either way.

[@ronh9384]

Good video Mike.... I have been wanting to ask you a lathe question for a while now and this video gives me a chance with out having ask a question unrelated to the video or Segway into it. Q 1. What different brands of lathes have you turned on? Q 2. What did you like or dislike about each lathe? Q 3. If you were buying a full size lathe today which one would you buy and why? And pros and cons? Q 4. How much of a difference 110 volts vs 120volts. I know most of the larger units are 220volt Looking to upgrade soon. Thanks Mike. Ron

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I will do a video on lathes soon. Great idea, thanks.

[@jeffrosen8237]

110 hp!! I thought you had let Tim Allen from tool time modify it!! Those are great lathes!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Now that they fixed the goofy non self ejecting tailstock.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

A RP rep says this lathe will be sold in the USA in late 2019 or early 2020

[@masjabrikdiy8422]

Alat yang sangat bagus sekali .

[@christofix]

This is interestingg, thanks for this review!

[@curtisstacy5829]

Mike, have you had the time to review the SC2 chuck with the rounded jaws? I am sitting on the fence to buy the Beal collet system or the Record chuck and jaws. The Record cost a few dollars more but it would seam you get a lot more. Your thoughts....Thanks Again and Merry Christmas.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I have not seen an sc2. A collet is great for rounds smaller than 7/8".

[@curtisstacy5829]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Funny, just now Pete at Twisted Trees just did a review ...LOL. Here is the link and I am going to purchase. Thanks again. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZyVhWuniNNlfrs

[@JohnClothier]

A fantastic lathe! I have been using it for 18 months now and I cant recommend it enough. I discovered a hidden feature of the lathe that I did a video on. I dont wish to hijack your comments so I will message you a link to it on Facebook. Feel free to share with your viewers if you wish

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I did watch your videos before doing this John and they were helpful. I just added an end card link to your hidden feature to my review. I meant to do that earlier but forgot. Thanks for your support.

[@JohnClothier]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning thanks Mike. Glad you found it useful.

[@icespeckledhens]

The problem I am having, is that if I put a worm screw in the chuck and then wind a bowl blank onto the worm screw, the handwheel unwinds and will come off, making it impossible to use a worm screw. Any ideas, it is a problem on an otherwise good lathe? Thanks James

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

There should be some way of fastening the handwheel on with some kind of locking nut or grub screw similar to fastening a chuck on the spindle for turning in reverse. Or use the spindle lock that all modern lathes have. I have never seen a lathe without a spindle lock but there may be some old model out there that does not have one.

[@icespeckledhens]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I didn't 't say but it's the Coronet Herald. There are not any locking grub screws, which surprised me. Recordpower say they are unnecessary because if you fit the bar, that comes with the lathe, through the handwheel and secure it behind the nut that allows the headstock to swivel, then the spindle is locked solid but the bar goes through the handwheel not the spindle and the handwheel and bar unwind together. I thought that as you have the Coronet Herald you may have come across the problem or maybe it's me. Thanks Mike

[@hawkeye10100]

I want one. LOL I have a Jet 12/21 and I like it but this Record Power lathe is in a class by itself. Of course, there is the small Robust lathe that is to die for. So do you have an idea what the US price will be? I am thinking $2000 plus. Am I right?

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

It sells for about 1000 GBP so I am guessing about $1000 base price plus the legs.

[@hawkeye10100]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning I think $1000 or so would be a great price. It looks like a great lathe.

[@markschattefor6997]

@@hawkeye10100 I bought one recently for 999Euro , in the Netherlands. Here you can find more about the lathe and its options; www.baptist.nl/ Click in the link in the right top to switch to English.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

@@markschattefor6997 thanks for sharing.

[@ezeddie9747]

Is the 1hp motor strong enough for bowl turning

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Yes.

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

👍

[@DustySplinters]

Mike, great review. Any idea who is going to be the importer of Record Power tools here in USA? Keep the great videos coming.

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

Likely Craft Supplies. They are the ones that handled judging the contest and shipping out the awards and may have been the first vvendor to carry Record Power chucks in the USA.

[@DustySplinters]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Sounds great!

[@MikePeaceWoodturning]

I mispoke. I called Craft Supply and they have no plans to sell the Coronet Herald lathe. So who knows?

[@DustySplinters]

@@MikePeaceWoodturning Hmmmm....

[@davidanderson5767]

Unfortunate correction from hp to volt. 110 hp lathe would be rather exhilarating.