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Hi Sorry Daniel it was sold a couple of years ago I think I still have a very good complete tailstock and half the fittings that went with the bowl turning attachment that fitted near the front of the lathe if they are of interest

The mikej460 door is still pretty solid and works well, for my money I would give it a good sand down then either stain then a good go with yacht varnish or simply coloured hatch varnish - should be a relatively quick economical repair that will keep the weather out of the door for several years...

Have you tried checking that the spindle and tailstock are in good alignment no harm in having a swift check. I assume the tailstock itself is not loose on the bed

Aluminium paint takes a good bit of stirring as there is nice bit of sludge in the bottom of the tin better known as finely powdered aluminium (maybe flakes) was a very small tin - good old solvent based :)

Or if the pulley is now detached take that with you and you can easily try bolts starting at M6 -- then once you know the size if they don't have grub screws try elsewhere with your new knowledge. Some grub screws have different end profiles so as you have a sample its easy to find what you...

About aluminium primer - used it many years ago with my father very good and successful int and ext - must be something better nowadays, I think we did 2 coats letting it dry well between

Thanks all for the varied replies, I was thinking of an alternative uses - they are about 35mm diameter at the largest point and yes pretty tough they would be good for supporting things while they dry - not so sure for furniture use though

So I'm clear is it £220 each lathe?

Coronet Herald its a new machine compared to the others far superior

I had just found the same item as ajs but he beat me in posting the capacitor is just the job - 3mm larger in diameter - and I bet the existing has spade connectors as well. If not Halfords buy some connectors, crimp the connector with pliers no need to buy a crimping tool and job done

Go on get the no 3 its lighter and one of my favorites - as long as you don't pay HUGE money for it you will be able to sell it on without much/any loss if you dont get on with it.... but you will :)

So we all know empty beer cans have rattly plastic bits (widgets) in the bottom and yes they help give beer a foamy head when opened, but how many have opened the can and pulled out the widget? I've done it on a few occasions over the years just to see whats what and ignored them, yesterday I...

Seascaper Thanks for sharing the photos I've now got a target/standard to aim for. Been decorating a bedroom so this project is being delayed - have started removing the bed bar rust using a scotch brite cylinder shape medium grit (that I rediscovered part worn in the shed) on an arbor in my...

Ebay - is your best bet or put a wanted ad on Gumtree or Friday ad both free and you might pick one up. Ask for the entire machine - accessories not needed - not just ask for the motor.

Not mine! >Looks quite good to me https://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/axminster-craft-ac305wl/1436319799?utm_source=savedsearches&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GT.TRIGGER.SA&utm_content=none&utm_source=salesforce&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Search_Alert&utm_content=EMAIL_ALERTS_TRACK_SINGLE

I was told some years ago that lighter weight wood is quick grown and less strong than heavier which is denser and slower grown. Whether true ?

Thank you Seascaper and mick p. Mine has a little flaked paint on the motor as well, some came off in a 2" square sheet, the rest of the paint from memory should come up with a bit of wax maybe ultra fine wire wool and a bit of judicious buffing. Perhaps a little clear varnish used with artist...

Hi Mick p I'm not at home for a few days so work on the lathe has stopped for a few days. So far I have changed the power cable and removed the original Nova chuck that was well stuck - should it have had a spacer/washer between the chuck and spindle to stop it sticking? and thats it. The Nova...

Hi Seascaper If your lathe looks anything like that picture that well great, mine looks similar to yours except for the rust and peeling paint. About the paint colour, Ive just looked at the Hammerite page and there seems to be a gaggle of greens and smooth or hammered, if you still have the tin...

Thanks I guess my Cub motor would be more or less the same and after googling for info yours looks like 1425 rpm, 6.3 amps when running and the W 750 perhaps its 750 watts + 1hp? which according to Lathesuk was an option so maybe yours has the uprated motor? Anyway that gives an idea of what...