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I have an old coronet lathe and on the tail stock there is a washer that retains the handwheel. It's approx 55mm x 4mm thick and the centre is a 25mm u shaped slot. On strip down to refurbish this lathe I have lost it. Any ideas where I might get one anybody?

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Hi I am new to woodturning and I have acquired an old Coronet No 1 lathe. I want to fit a chuck in the tailstock, but I cannot get the live centre out. Can I put a bar down to centre and tap it out?

I am new to woodturning and have acquired an old Coronet No. 1 lathe. The motor was shot and now replaced, but I still cannot use it because the tool rest banjo is broken. I have tried the usual sources and put up with the usual jokes (5 or 6 string etc.) but cannot find one. Welding has been...

I am new to woodturning and have recently bought an old blue crown/record twin bar lathe. Needs cleaning up a bit and the motor capacitor wiring insulation has rotted away, making it a wee bit dangerous. I have been looking around for a replacement motor (1/3 HP). Can anybody tell me if the...