Recent content by nickjan

Having never heard of a forcola before, I found the Wiki article something of a revelation regarding the rowing 'tool'. The information on straw oil is welcome but secondary to this 'discovery'.

I appreciated both videos for their clarity, but I still have a couple of questions. First, since you used Gorilla glue to attach the finial, I presume you also used the same adhesive for attaching the ring. I thought this glue expanded and might be exposed on the edges; could another glue (e.g...

You have already received a score of replies and as many (quality) suggestions. As one novice to another, let me share a few comments. There is a large number of YouTube videos on sharpening. A couple of them I would recommend are: * Brendan Stamp, Sharpening woodturning tools...

Thanks much for this suggestion about dust fouling electrical contacts; this is quite plausible during the move and storage period. I have, by the way, found various outlets for NVR switches, but hope a good cleaning solves the problem. Again, Thanks. Nick Jankowski

Thanks for the correction, a typing error on my part. Yes, it's a Kity 664. Thanks also for the suggestion re NVR switch. I suppose the 'solution' would then be to replace the switch, but wonder where I can find such an item on such a classic tool.... Any suggestions? Nick

Hello: I am new at woodturning and some months ago I purchased a used Kity 664 lathe. It worked well, but after moving the off/on switch will not remain on. It is as if there is something within the switch not functioning properly (not allowing the lathe to remain on). I wonder whether anyone...