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Guys, thank you so much for all your feedback and suggestions around this topic. You have given me plenty to consider. Thanks for ending in you photos as well. They look really nice and is something I would definitely like to try. Thanks all. Dave

Hi all, A friend asked me to turn him some wooden vase and said he would like to use them for fresh flowers. Is it posible to water proof the inside so it won't rot. Please may I have your thoughts on what's out there without breaking the bank! Many thanks Dave

Yes those drive cones do have a bit of a ring to them

Thanks for sending this manual. I did read from it that it is possible if the lathe has been standing for a 30 days, the spring tension on the pulleys can cause the belt to compress. This could possibly be causing my belt to flex up and down 10mm as it runs. I have a new belt ready so just for...

Yes, the stand that come with this lathe is really thin gauge and twists alot. If after I bolt it down to the floor it still has movement I will look to bracing it up with some steel maybe.

Thank you for all your ideas. One of the reasons for wanting to run slower even after trying to round off and balance the blank is to eliminate the scary factor of 'whats going to happen when I turn this on'. Is it going to shake itself to bits as there is no soft start!!! I will bolt the legs...

Thats a good point about the legs contacting the ground now you've come to mention it. I have recently got 4 anchor bolts to fix the legs down tight to the concrete floor in my shed. I have been mounting some chunky bowl blanks for green turning and it has been bouncing around a bit for the...

Hi all. I have an Axminster AC370WL and was wondering if there is anyone who has modified one enabling it to run at slower speeds for turning 12inch blanks safely as well as sanding and finishing. My slowest speed at the moment 480rpm. Thanks in advance. Dave

Hi guys thanks for your reply. I removed the drive belt and run just the motor. The vibration wasn't there. After refitting the belt I run it again I did notice that there was approximately 8 to 10mm of deflection on the belt at the longest stretch. When stopped the belt tension is nice and...

Hi all, I am looking for some advice please regarding the vibration when running my lathe unloaded. I have an Axminster craft AC370WL which has a viromatic speed control. This happens through all the speeds but is stronger in some compared to others. I think it is possibly coming from drive...

Well I took the plunge and bought the Sabre top set of blade guides as a complete kit. As expected, some modifications had to be made to the blade guard as the Sabre guides are a good bit larger compared to the OEM version. Had to and remounted the guard about 15mm hight in its mount position...

I had a go at turning a couple of sycamore bowls approx 11Inch Still trying to get better tool control to reduce the marks. :rolleyes:

Thanks for your reply. Fingers crossed that they do sell an upgrade set of guides for older saws. Thanks Dave

Thanks Mike K for putting the photos up for me to look at. Please speak freely if I got this wrong. The picture showing lower guides on the Sabre mounted higher through aperture of the top plate making an enlarged opening tells me that I shouldn't have any reason for concern to cut out a larger...

Well after reading up on that thread which covered the Axminster HBS350N blade guide set for upgrade on the BS350 I am all about ready to buy a set for my saw. I have to just ask if I may. Mike K, are the sabre 350 guides the same as your Rikon guides with the exception to the extended front...

I would liked to of had a set of those on my saw but its not to he. Thanks for looking for me Mike K much appreciated. Mike jhn That threat makes for interesting reading and I fancy a go with those guides for Axminster. Cheers Dave

I would liked to of had a set of those on my saw but its not to he. Thanks for looking for me Mike K much appreciated. Mike jhn That threat makes for interesting reading and I fancy a go with those guides for Axminster. Cheers Dave

Hi guys. This is a great thread full of information and I would love the opportunity to fit these guides to my 350S but can't find any. Is there anyone who's knows where I can make a purchase. Many thanks Dave.

Thanks for the messurements and photos. I'll make some fingers the same as yours, 6mm sounds good to me. Stronger is always a better option :) I will do them on the miller and see how they turn out. Will keep you posted in due course. Thanks again for you help. Dave