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Thank you all ... most def electrician time! Will let you know how it all goes ...

Thank you. I've done a bit on online research and am wondering if the issue is with the 'new' lathe ... it is a Record CL2 36 x 18 and it has some years under its belt .... could this have the loose connection?????? The power now keeps tripping!!! Maybe time to call an electrician??

Ohhh, what does that mean??? :unsure::unsure: ... and on both. The small lathe was fine a few days ago ...

I have a 'new' (to me) lathe, all set up and works when switched on. Next time I switched it on it tripped all the power. Changed the fuse, tripped again. Took it off extension lead, tripped again. I tried my Clarke lathe, and it too tripped the all the power. Changed the fuse, same. Tried it...

I managed to get one from Yandles a couple of months ago

I am now the proud owner of an (old) Startrite Mercury, picked up locally. A little different but cost less that the new motor would have done. Thanks everyone for your help

I bought a second hand Hegner (multispeed), which, at £51 was a real bargain, no issues with it, but I use pinless blades as fitting the pin blades I find a real faff. You can see what Hegners have sold for if you used the advanced option on ebay search and tick sold. Good luck

Well, having seen smoke signals coming up from the motor, I think that's the issue. Question now is whether to replace the motor, as not sure what else could go, or replace. A new motor is around £150. To replace like for like around the £700 mark. Any recommendations for a bench pillar drill...

So, have replaced the capacitor and now have power again but still very slow. Have tried removing the belts and it runs ok without them. If I run it with the belts on for a few moments I can smell burning rubber ... could it be something to do with the belts? They look fine. Thanks in advance

Ok, will check it out. Am about to email Clarke as the manual is next to useless!! Thanks for your help

Nope, still dead

Ooh, will try, thank you

Hi, thanks for responding. No. In fact, it just stopped altogether after I took the belt off to check. It ran very noisily then when I put the belt back on it was dead.

Hi Not sure if anyone can help me; I have a Clarke CDP251F which until today has worked fine. While drilling it seemed that the chuck dropped a little then the drill would not start. Tried again and it started very slowly but did not speed up. Tried again, slow then did speed up but am sure I...

Hi Not sure if you can help me; I have a Clarke CDP251F which until today has worked fine. While drilling it seemed that the chuck dropped a little then the drill would not start. Tried again and it started very slowly but did not speed up. Tried again, slow then did speed up but am sure I smelt...

Surely do :)

Thanks all, very helpful.

I'm looking for advice on a lightweight router. I'm new to routing and find the Makita I have heavy to learn with; I'm looking to cut letters into oak. Any suggestions please? Thanks

Hi, could I ask, what was a reasonable price? I have the chance of a 15 year old saw, but they are looking for £600. Thanks

Thanks, will take a look