Hi
I feel I have to post again to let all those
who advised me on the title question, I
took Woodshavings advice (amongst others)
and purchased the Axminster Perform CCL.
It was more than I had planned on spending
but isnt that always the way with a new hobby?
I am chuffed to bits with the machine, every
thing I wanted and more, solid, strong and
plenty of power.
Ive never heard of Axminster but they seem
a well organised company with very reasonable
priced equipment. The Sealey equivalent of the
the CCL lathe is £299 !!! plus VAT !!!!
I also ordered a book, Woodturning A Foundation
Course, very informative and well laid out.
My cheap chisels should be arriving soon, I feel
I would learn a lot from learning how to
sharpen/waste a set of cheap tools before buying
decent ones.

Thanks again for all the advice.

BoB