Recent content by pryere

That is unusual, I concur with Paul about possible fissures. That does like like a problematic piece.

Hi Diver - Welcome aboard. Another vote for Record Power and their 5 year guarantee. I took this up late and decided on a RP DML320. It has not missed a beat and has been good to/for me. It is almost at the end of the guarantee now. I believe it is a midi sized machine. I got a deal on a stand...

Go for it - Happy new year.

I look at it now as a reliable starting point. Do tell about that new lathe of yours

Thanks for that Bob. You are absolved.

Fess up then Bob. I feel a buyers remorse thread coming on.

Hi Paul, Thanks for that. I agree that there is no "right" height setting depending on the tool in use. The center/start position is set and I adjust from there. If I had known of your index finger technique beforehand, I might have overlooked this. Before the collar, I still have a sharpie...

Having it in place for a couple of weeks and some practice with trees some boxes has been useful. The important part is to get the base height right in the first place. If you get that part right, the half inch up/ down micro ring comes into play and there should be minimal need to use the grub...

I have that same tool. I found it to be a bit grabby until you get used to it.

https://www.turners-retreat.co.uk/tool-rest-adjustment-collar/p4717?utm_source=trnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=product-news-oct22&mc_cid=1cc52b951e&mc_eid=2d831ccf3f I got one of these as an early prezzy for myself. Anyone else have one? Never heard of them? I am in the process of...

I have been using a pair of these for a while now. For smaller work, they are great.

The other benefit of a steb drive center is that if you get a catch, the work will stop revolving. Great for learners.

Go for the Herald. It is a robust machine with a lot of options and expandability. It is far superior to your other options.

Have you had a look at what the Hope brothers have to offer? https://hopewoodturning.co.uk/lathes/ks-lathes/?p=1 For a "lifetime" lathe I would want - 1. Swivel head for outrig work. 2. At least 3hp. 3. All the other bells & whistles. Also consider Rikon, Jet and Nova. Good luck.

That does not look good, the shaft needs replacing and that is not an easy job. It could possibly be that the faceplate is bent, have you run it with this removed?