Recent content by SueB

Thanks for all the suggestions. In the end I've taken the motor off the lathe to take it to a company recommended to me so they can have a look and see if it is repairable. I would like to take up K's offer of a maintenance manual but I don't seem to be able to send private messages as I...

Hi, I'm new to turning and I've recently got hold of an old Myford ML8 lathe. I've been using it for several months but now the motor won't turn until I give the wood a spin before pressing the on switch. I've replaced the fan belt (a leather contraption) with a new one which came with it...