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Hey guys, I have finally gotten enough time on the lathe to write a review. I have been machining all manner of parts over the last few months and the latest was a vice handle for my horizontal bandsaw. I am so impressed with this machine that I believe I won't ever upgrade again. I have found the variable speed to be a fantastic feature and the surface finish it gives to be nothing short of stellar.
For such a relatively small and light machine, it has a strong 3HP motor and can take some serious cuts. I usually don't push it as I want it to last the long haul. I wrote an in depth review on my blog and uploaded a heap of pictures. I didn't feel like re-writing it all so if you want to see the Chipmaster in more detail, you can see it here:
http://wanderingaxeman.blogspot.no/2013/09/colchester-chipmaster-review.html
I have not found much info on this lathe aside from lathes.co.uk, and not really many photos so I figured what the heck!
Paul.
For such a relatively small and light machine, it has a strong 3HP motor and can take some serious cuts. I usually don't push it as I want it to last the long haul. I wrote an in depth review on my blog and uploaded a heap of pictures. I didn't feel like re-writing it all so if you want to see the Chipmaster in more detail, you can see it here:
http://wanderingaxeman.blogspot.no/2013/09/colchester-chipmaster-review.html
I have not found much info on this lathe aside from lathes.co.uk, and not really many photos so I figured what the heck!
Paul.