I always like seeing reviews on new lathes. I won't be buying one anytime soon but I am always shopping/looking at features for my next lathe! Thanks for the overview Dave! 👍
Afternoon Dave thanks for all the info you gave me and after 4 months waiting for my “midi pro lathe” it arrives on Wednesday so I’ve been without a lathe all this time as I sold my 1st lathe but looking forward to using this beauty once all setup plus I did buy the extension bed with the plate system should make life easier 😊 again thanks.
I'm impresed mate , it looks a great piece of kit, seems very well built and I like that the motor is behind the head stock rather than below it, It definitely gives the similar axminsters tradeAT350WL a run for its money. I would seriously consider purchasing one. Brilliant review mate, Cheers, Bram
You own a beautiful new lathe Dave👌! What nice possibilities do this Stratos has. I hope you will spend a lot of time behind this new lathe and have good fun with it. Good luck!👍 Frank.
Dave that looks like a dandy lathe. Lots of great features and very sturdy looking. I like the double Morse taper for lining the head stock and tail stock back up. Great review! Cheers, Gary
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Hey dave... congratulations to this wonderful lathe, ive also buyed myself one in may, very fine choice. I personal like it, even if you need a stable underground.... you can make bowls up to 350 mm... and more. It never lets me down. Good luck... you will have much fun vs a longliving machine. Greetings from austria. Lukas
no idea how i missed this video but sorry about that dave, gratz on the new lathe looks a good bit of kit hope it works well for ya and cheers u up a bit.
Great review Dave, I subbed to your channel a while back after seeing this review. Here are some of my thoughts on the Midi Pro and why I got it. (In addition to everything you said) I wanted to upgrade from my Charnwood W824. That lathe has a 12" bowl capacity but struggles to turn a 12" bowl. The motor loses power at lower speeds. However, I got the Midi Pro. At first, I was concerned that it wasn't rated as being much more powerful, but the 3 phase AC motor is constant torque. So, it doesn't matter what speed it's turning at it's always full power. It is so much better. I looked at a couple that were £200 less than this but felt they had compromised on features to get the price down. The RP Herald, with its none self-ejecting tailstock, the motor control fixed on the motor so is in the wrong place when you turn the headstock, the tailstock spindle comes out the back, I'd be wary of scraping my knuckles when winding it and the belt change is round the back (Compared to the Midi Pro.) The reverse switch on the Herald is also a game as well. The other one I looked at was the Laguna Revo 1216. The headstock doesn't turn and you'd need a pretty large floor space to turn off of the back of the headstock. More than I've got anyway. The RP coronet Envoy looked good but was £400 more and I didn't have space for it. Since getting the Midi Pro last August, I have honestly not regretted it for a second, it has done everything I have wanted it to. I haven't felt like it needs more power or capacity. I have made one simple mod on it, that is to turn a small thumbscrew for the belt cover so I don't need to fiddle about with an allen key (That said, I have pretty much left it on the middle pulley!) Oh, one honest niggle, the MT2 hole through the headstock spindle, doesn't go deep enough for my Jacobs chuck. That's not a deal-breaker for me, But it was a shock when I tried to mount the jacobs chuck on the headstock!
hi Richard thank you for the info same reasons i went for this lathe since buying it have not had any problems and have not looked back ps good idea about the thumb screw might try that myself take care dave
Nice !!! A fine looking bit of kit Dave. Should be happy with 😃😃👍 The rotatable headstock is a feature I predict you use on every bowl to do the inside - much more comfortable and safer than bending over and having awkward hand positions. I am envious! Can't wait to see it in action⏳ Stay safe. -Mike😷
Hi dave. Great video again. I'm starting to wood turn at Xmas. Is the draper mini lathe you have a good beginner lathe. Many thanks. Mick from Leicester 👍👍
Hi Dave, I know it's been a while, but your video is extremely useful as I'm now considering one of these. Now I have an existing bench, but I'm a little concerned over the height of the machine, as my bench is quite high!! I would be very grateful if you could tell me what the hight is from the point of the drive centre down to the bench? Many thanks
@@woodturningwithDave Thanks very much for such a prompt reply. As I suspected, it is a bit on the tall side!! Having said that, do you still have the feet on yours?? If so, I could remove those to lower it a bit??
I’ve just finished rebuilding my workbench so my lathe will sit at the correct height, and I’m waiting for HOPE WOODTURNING to have this machine back in stock to order, but the overall size may not fit? Would you be able to tell me the footprint size from each corner by the rubber feet please, many thanks
@@woodturningwithDave thanks Dave, but what is the depth and length from corner of the bed to the next corner, as web site is saying 1160mm x 420mm and I’m sure the measurements are out because the way they measure it, many thanks in advance 🙂
@@markrichardson9591 hi Mark could you send me your email address plz and i will send all the documentation on the lathe feet of lathe in width is exactly 1 feet corner to corner is 900
Im looking at this lathe, and the other one is the Coronet Herald, great video , someone out here who could give me some advises, a difficoult choice as always
hi John not sure what that other lathes like i get on really well with this lathe really good features as you can see in video hard choice between the 2 take care dave
Very nice lathe Dave very nice can I ask where you got it from and would you know if they have a website would love one like that as my first one I do like it it’s chunky big and beefy. Did it cost a lot cheers steve 👨🏼🦽
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I always like seeing reviews on new lathes. I won't be buying one anytime soon but I am always shopping/looking at features for my next lathe! Thanks for the overview Dave! 👍
thanks for your comment hoping to get turning on it soon take care dave
Woohoo! Very good improvement to Your workshop, Dave. I'm very happy with You. Have a years of good fun. I can't wait to see it in work. Cheers. Rav
hi Rav thanks for your comment hoping to get turning on it soon take care dave
Looks a great piece of kit mate happy turning with it
hi steven thanks for your comment take care dave
You're going to get many pleasurable turning hours with this Dave, congrats. Stay safe, John
hi John yes cant wait to do my first project on it take care dave
Afternoon Dave thanks for all the info you gave me and after 4 months waiting for my “midi pro lathe” it arrives on Wednesday so I’ve been without a lathe all this time as I sold my 1st lathe but looking forward to using this beauty once all setup plus I did buy the extension bed with the plate system should make life easier 😊 again thanks.
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Have many happy hours on that Dave. Great piece of kit.
hi fred thanks for your comment soon as i get time i will be turning on it take care dave
A lot of nice features on this puppy!!👍🤞
hi Luie thanks for your comment hoing to give it a good testing soon take care dave
I'm impresed mate , it looks a great piece of kit, seems very well built and I like that the motor is behind the head stock rather than below it,
It definitely gives the similar axminsters tradeAT350WL a run for its money. I would seriously consider purchasing one.
Brilliant review mate, Cheers, Bram
hi Bram yes mate well worth it hope to have plenty of turning on it as soon as i get the time take care dave
You own a beautiful new lathe Dave👌! What nice possibilities do this Stratos has.
I hope you will spend a lot of time behind this new lathe and have good fun with it. Good luck!👍
Frank.
hi frank yes looking forward to doing my first project on it take care dave
Dave that looks like a dandy lathe. Lots of great features and very sturdy looking. I like the double Morse taper for lining the head stock and tail stock back up.
Great review!
Cheers,
Gary
hi Gary thanks for your comment yes it seems like a really good lathe hoping to get time on it soo take care dave
Thanks for the review Dave this lathe is on my short list
hi Alan good lathe thanks for your comment take care dave
Great review Dave, very nice lathe, looking forward to seeing your first turning ,all the best mate
cheers nick 👍
hi nick thanks for your comment hoping to get turning on it soon take care dave
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@Alijah Kohen yea, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself :)
Hey dave... congratulations to this wonderful lathe, ive also buyed myself one in may, very fine choice.
I personal like it, even if you need a stable underground.... you can make bowls up to 350 mm... and more.
It never lets me down.
Good luck... you will have much fun vs a longliving machine.
Greetings from austria.
Lukas
hi lukas thank you for the info yes mate really enjoying the features on this new lathe take care dave
no idea how i missed this video but sorry about that dave, gratz on the new lathe looks a good bit of kit hope it works well for ya and cheers u up a bit.
hi Nick yes mate trying to cheer myself up im trying to get motivated to get back in the shop take care dave
Great review Dave, I subbed to your channel a while back after seeing this review. Here are some of my thoughts on the Midi Pro and why I got it. (In addition to everything you said)
I wanted to upgrade from my Charnwood W824. That lathe has a 12" bowl capacity but struggles to turn a 12" bowl. The motor loses power at lower speeds. However, I got the Midi Pro. At first, I was concerned that it wasn't rated as being much more powerful, but the 3 phase AC motor is constant torque. So, it doesn't matter what speed it's turning at it's always full power. It is so much better.
I looked at a couple that were £200 less than this but felt they had compromised on features to get the price down. The RP Herald, with its none self-ejecting tailstock, the motor control fixed on the motor so is in the wrong place when you turn the headstock, the tailstock spindle comes out the back, I'd be wary of scraping my knuckles when winding it and the belt change is round the back (Compared to the Midi Pro.) The reverse switch on the Herald is also a game as well.
The other one I looked at was the Laguna Revo 1216. The headstock doesn't turn and you'd need a pretty large floor space to turn off of the back of the headstock. More than I've got anyway.
The RP coronet Envoy looked good but was £400 more and I didn't have space for it. Since getting the Midi Pro last August, I have honestly not regretted it for a second, it has done everything I have wanted it to. I haven't felt like it needs more power or capacity. I have made one simple mod on it, that is to turn a small thumbscrew for the belt cover so I don't need to fiddle about with an allen key (That said, I have pretty much left it on the middle pulley!)
Oh, one honest niggle, the MT2 hole through the headstock spindle, doesn't go deep enough for my Jacobs chuck. That's not a deal-breaker for me, But it was a shock when I tried to mount the jacobs chuck on the headstock!
hi Richard thank you for the info same reasons i went for this lathe since buying it have not had any problems and have not looked back ps good idea about the thumb screw might try that myself take care dave
Nice !!! A fine looking bit of kit Dave. Should be happy with 😃😃👍 The rotatable headstock is a feature I predict you use on every bowl to do the inside - much more comfortable and safer than bending over and having awkward hand positions. I am envious! Can't wait to see it in action⏳ Stay safe. -Mike😷
hi mike yes mate that is one of the reasons i brought it to feel more comfy take care dave
@@woodturningwithDave 👍
Nice looking machine, hope you get many years of use out of it.
thanks for your comment hoping to get time to start turning again take care dave
Big like!👍👍👍👍👍✅💪Felicitări! Great video 👍
hi Gabi thanks for your comment take care dave
Hi dave. Great video again. I'm starting to wood turn at Xmas. Is the draper mini lathe you have a good beginner lathe. Many thanks. Mick from Leicester 👍👍
hi mick for your first lathe a good lathe to start turning on once you start you will get addicted all the best dave
I wish it was possible to build my own lathe and a small belt sander cuz I need one for this huge blank I'm working on
hi thanks for your comment there is youtube videos out there on building sanders take care dave
@@woodturningwithDave thanks
Thank you
thanks for your comment
Hi Dave, I know it's been a while, but your video is extremely useful as I'm now considering one of these. Now I have an existing bench, but I'm a little concerned over the height of the machine, as my bench is quite high!! I would be very grateful if you could tell me what the hight is from the point of the drive centre down to the bench?
Many thanks
HI Jon hight is from the point of the drive centre down to the bench 13 and half inch
drive center to bed 7 inch hope this helps take care dave
@@woodturningwithDave Thanks very much for such a prompt reply. As I suspected, it is a bit on the tall side!! Having said that, do you still have the feet on yours?? If so, I could remove those to lower it a bit??
@@joncooke2450 yes Jon take care dave
I’ve just finished rebuilding my workbench so my lathe will sit at the correct height, and I’m waiting for HOPE WOODTURNING to have this machine back in stock to order, but the overall size may not fit? Would you be able to tell me the footprint size from each corner by the rubber feet please, many thanks
hi Mark in feet its about 2 and half ft in cm its 80 hope this helps take care dave
@@woodturningwithDave thanks Dave, but what is the depth and length from corner of the bed to the next corner, as web site is saying 1160mm x 420mm and I’m sure the measurements are out because the way they measure it, many thanks in advance 🙂
@@markrichardson9591 hi Mark could you send me your email address plz and i will send all the documentation on the lathe feet of lathe in width is exactly 1 feet corner to corner is 900
@@woodturningwithDave email sent many thanks 😊
Hi Mark just sent you email with various details on hope this helps you take care
Im looking at this lathe, and the other one is the Coronet Herald, great video , someone out here who could give me some advises, a difficoult choice as always
hi John not sure what that other lathes like i get on really well with this lathe really good features as you can see in video hard choice between the 2 take care dave
Very nice lathe Dave very nice can I ask where you got it from and would you know if they have a website would love one like that as my first one I do like it it’s chunky big and beefy. Did it cost a lot cheers steve 👨🏼🦽
yes Steve hopewoodturning.co.uk/tools-handles/?p=3
thanks for your comment take care dave
Is the motor 3phase?
1 phase m8
Where are theese lathes made?
not sure were theyre made got mine from this site hopewoodturning.co.uk/
@@woodturningwithDave Germany.