Recent content by tbsb33

Hi JWP, just saw your message. With regard to the panel and gears inside there is info on the lathes UK site about a back gear system being fitted to some Viceroy wood lathes. Apparently reduces the overall speed which is not so good for wood.maybe be worth a read. I have just bought an educator...

Thanks Trextr7monkey, Tim

Hi Trextrmonkey, I was a bit suprised about string as I usualy use tie downs ! Collected it on Monday. Not an allen cap screw in site, just as well I took some of my old whitorth spanners and sockets. Awkward but nothing rusted in. Signs of copper slip on threads. I took what I call my strong...

Thanks for the advice Trextr7monkey, Sorry for late reply been trying to untangle a ball of string. Actually connection issues. Rgds Tim

Hi cobbs I will look again. But I think that is where I saw the TDS 6 diagram. Thanks Tim

Hi All, I am considering buying a Viceroy DST Educator wood lathe. To collect it I would prefer to remove the bed and leg. I have found a drawing of a TDS6 wood lathe which shows 3 cap screws connecting the bed to the headstock from inside the casting. Not sure if the Educator is the same. It...

Hi Richard Finally got the Sabre 350 and have now set it up. Generally very pleased with it but agree that the fence bar is an issue. It now has a bright yellow ball fitted! If I find it causes problems it will be removed and stored away. Still not sure why they needed the elaborate cam adjuster...

Hi Richard Just to update you. I went to Yandles and looked at the Sabre 350 as they were having a "Record Focus Day" with some offers on machines and timber. The build quality of the machine on display was I felt pretty good. The Record rep spent a long time showing me the machine and...

Hi Ian Yes I must admit I have seen these advertised but not really entertained them. If I get a chance i will try one. Thanks Tim

Hi Gordon If I end up getting the Sabre350 I will watch out for the sharp edges Not sure about the Steve Maskery mod but have heard of others putting platic pipe under the table. I will investigate that one. The idea of the bar being an extension which could be taken on and off sounds good...

Hi Richard Thanks for finding the time to cut some wood and send this info. Sounds good that you could cut to max height without any power loss. Shame the guides are difficult, Record use easy adjustment as a selling point ! Are the shavings with the grain similar to cutting down grain with a...

Hi Gordon I did read a review saying extraction not too good. I have a Camvac twin motor extractor and I am hoping that will be powerfull enough. Rgds Tim

Hi Richard I have an old 12" bandsaw which is quoted as having 750w motor. It struggles even when being fed really slowly. I have a Tuffsaws Sabrecut fitted also. I would definitely be interested in how you get on with the Ash. I am planning on going to Yandles Record promo show later this month...

Hi Gordon Sounds encouraging thanks. Definitely will use Tuffsaws as I do now. Are you generally happy with your sabre 350 ? Regards Tim