Thanks very much for posting this. I have been toying for a little while now about moving onto a variable speed lathe and this was the one I had my eye. Very helpful unboxing video and has helped me make my mind up.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

your very welcome John glad to be of some use

Great video. I've ordered the same model, should be arriving tomorrow. so this video was very useful. Thanks for sharing.

@TheBeardx16

Жыл бұрын

Thats great your not going to be disappointed

The lock device should never be used to change things in the Chuck. It is for indexing work and if like me you don’t intend to do this type of work, do not install the insert in the top. If used to change chuck etc it may damage the lathe. The spanner’s are for changing tools etc in the chuck end.

Great looking lathe Rich cant wait to see your first real project on it

Oh mate that's a sweet machine, really pleased for you and can't wait to see what creations you can come up with next!😁👍

Those stickers looks awesome! Hope Cheryl starts getting some relief soon! Love the new lathe! Can’t wait to see what you create with it! Xo to you all!

Cool! Congrats on the new lathe, buddy!!! Can't wait to see some cool things coming off it. Billy

I'm sorry to hear Cheryl is under the weather, with that said... Happy New Lathe Brother!!!

To fit the Jaws you should fit them loose bring them to the centre and when all 4 Jaws have the faces touching then tighten them up this centres the Jaws. You can see from the image that they don't look Centred. The Axminster Team have Videos on the web site and show you how to doe this. Hope this helps.

@TheBeardx16

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice

So Sorry Cheryl is not feeling well! Praying for you Cheryl! AWWW thank you for the kind words (Shout out) I can not wait to see the unicorn poo bowl being turned!! Doug hooked you up there, Richard! LOVE IT!!!! have a blessed day!

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks kim im starting the unicorn poop bowl today before my Tuesday night live

@JensWoodworkingThings

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 i cant wait for the video for that bowl to come out!

Just got mine 305 still in the box.

Good lathes, had mine two years, no problems 👍

seems a solid little lathe for the money, the headstock bearings are nicely spaced....interesting to see future jobs done on it. nice.

very nice love that worm screw plate much better than the plug in one I got with my record

nice video pal i just bought the 240v today i wish i got this one now with the speed dial 👍

Great unboxing and testing. Might just have made my mind up on my next lathe! Cheers bud.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Thats great Paul i think you wont be disappointed

@paulsutherland6302

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 Today I picked up a 305 variable speed lathe from Screwfix, can't wait to get started!

@paulsutherland6302

4 жыл бұрын

Err Axminster that is (been a long day)!!

Very nice video. Good review.

Hope Cheryl feels better soon :) if you fancy sending Suzy one of your lovely new stickers she’d love it

Great video 👍

nice unboxing buddy! Hope Cheryl is feeling better soon

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

Very useful thanks Rich. I just bought a second hand Perform (5 speed) that i think is the predecessor of this lathe. Doing a bit of research and your video popped up.

@michaelbuckingham716

3 жыл бұрын

I have just received a perform 5 speed and have been looking for videos. Did you find any good ones?

@danceswithaardvarks3284

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbuckingham716 Not a thing I'm afraid. It is identical to some other mini-lathes including an old harbour freight one. In one video the chap upgrades to a variable speed, reversible, motor from a treadmill.

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE INDEX PIN WHEN REMOVING THE FACEPLATE OR CHUCK OTHERWISE THE PIN COULD BREAK! This message is printed in an Attention coloured box on page 11 of the correct manual for the AC305WL There is another similar warning on page 13 under 'Removing the Faceplate'. I put the above text first in my comment to make sure it gets seen easily, but would have normally begun by thanking you and saying how helpful it was to see you go through the setting up of the same machine that I actually did yesterday. I too wondered about the odd plastic bits - for which I could see tapped holes on the back of the base, so was pleased to see one of the posts explain that they were cable tidies. My chuck came with what I thought was a set of smaller jaws already fitted and I did think that the screw plate did not fit in the jaws at all securely. Seeing you attach the actual jaws and then fit the screw plate made me realise my silly mistake, so you have probably saved me from a nasty accident. I did find that the grub screw holding the actual plate screw came loose, so that might be a candidate for some Loctite! I must admit my heart was in my mouth when you kept popping that index pin, in in case it did break - and in view of the warning, I think I will only fit the stop plunger when I actually need it. I must say I like the lathe very much, particularly the easy locking/unlocking and moving of the toolrest - I disliked this feature on the Charnwood mechanical variable speed lathe that the AC305WL replaced, and also the roughness of the casting and general finish on the old machine. I love the quietness of the motor and the electronic speed control. Since you said you 'popped in' to Yandles, I guess you might also be down here in the South West - I'm near Bridgwater - to where I retired and started woodworking some years ago.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don im glad this video helped in some way for you ,i found recently that the 2 black plastic things do screw to the back are infact for holding the 2 black spanners close by so you can use them to remove the chuck instead of using the indexing min lol , yes im only in poole and maybee i could buy you a coffee sometime .

@donjohnson24

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 Hi Rich, you obviously didn't fit those plastic bits yet, since you would have found that the tapped holes in the lathe bed are oriented vertically, so the plastic bits go on 'sideways' and therefore would not support the spanners. And to confirm - 'cos I got the CORRECT manual - the picture on page 9 shows them captioned as 'Power cable hooks'. I've now mounted the chuck jaws and the screw chuck plate fits very securely, so again, thanks for that. Also, thanks for the offer of coffee, but I'm one of those weirdos who doesn't drink coffee - or tea - but, No, I'm NOT a Mormon (look for donjohnson24 to get more boring info' about me)

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

@@donjohnson24 Thanks Don it looks like someone has told me a fib and im sure i would of found that out if i had bothered to try and fitt them lol Im hopefully going to be invading Axminster soon so i will grab an instruction manual for my model lathe

Nice ...New lathe and A Unicorn poo to turn on it sweet the wax is for your lathe bed to make the banjo and tailstock move and reduce things sticking to it.. major green eyed envy lol

Hi Rich, the machine wax is for the lathe bed

I like the Axminster lathes good quality. Great unboxing video fella. When I got my lathe I had the wrong instructions also lol. Only thing I would recommend is get rid of that tool rest and get the round Axminster ones👍

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Yep thats my next purchase man thanks for the comment

Arite mate nice long video just want I need in crazy times rite now How's the AC305WL HOLDING up

It looks good on Ya brother

PS: You now have a new subscriber... :) :)

I'm thinking of getting this lathe too and I think I can see the Savannah carbide mini chisels on your wall there! I'm thinking of getting them too! Great minds ay lol

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

You wont regret it man can you pm me on insta or facebook before getting your chisels

@colincampbell7923

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 appreciate it, I'll be working in Holland until Xmas so probably when I get back. I think the cheapest I found them is on US Amazon, do you know somewhere in the UK or Europe?

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

yes try turners retreat Colin

@colincampbell7923

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 cheers buddy

Can I make a suggestion based on my chuck instructions? May want to see if yours is the same. Mine says to leave the jaw screws loose, tighten the chuck all the way to center so the jaws all push together with no gaps and perfect alignment, and then tighten the screws while it's like that. I, personally, totally missed that bit of the instructions the first time I assembled mine.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Jen il check that out

@HarmonicGrunt

2 жыл бұрын

You are right.

The brackets should be attached to the back of the lathe to wind the lead round when moving it.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

Ah that makes sence lol

@gbwildlifeuk8269

4 жыл бұрын

When all else fails - read the instructions.

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 lol yep if you have the right instruction booklet

@gbwildlifeuk8269

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 its 2019 - download it!

@TheBeardx16

4 жыл бұрын

@@gbwildlifeuk8269 true !! Thanks

How u find the machine?I hear it running smooth .greetings from Greece .very helpful video

@TheBeardx16

Жыл бұрын

Its a really nice machine, Even now after using it for a few years i dont have any problems at all

@apostoloskokalis3431

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 I have seen that Axminister and Record have quality lathes.thank you for your information

magic, does the 305 comes with the chuck?

@TheBeardx16

Жыл бұрын

mine did as i chose the package option

I send Doug those flags!

hallo, I am thinking of buying this one, is it a good one for small projects?

@TheBeardx16

Жыл бұрын

Its great for every project where you only need to turn a 12 inch max diamiter

@Chris-vc1dh

Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardx16 do you think that 355 is way better?

@TheBeardx16

Жыл бұрын

@@Chris-vc1dh Sorry Chris i cant really say as iv not tryed a 355WL . Looking at the specs though it has a coulpe of nice fetures like the numbered index and the speed read out.

240w