Recent content by teddyt

I second that sentiment =D>

Thanks for the offer Ian but I need a 1" x 8TPI

Gents and Ladies, I have just got myself a used jet 1236 lathe, disabled so on a tight buget lol I have found it to be a great improvement on my woodmen kl800 that i had before. but it is missing the face plate. Does anyone have a spare or old one they wish to sell ?? or where near to me could...

went to my first "club" meeting today.Made to feel very welcome and got lots and lots of great advice. Met loads of nice people,and had a great time. So thanks to Pip,Bill,David Stuart and all the others at the "NORTH BUCKINGHAMSHIRE" Club based in Great Linford see you all next week Graham

whooo!! stripped the motor down and a wire had perished(earthed out) , replaced it and all working. Ain't I a lucky lad!!!

now have the lathe in my sweaty hands, so will pull apart tomorrow and update how its going

quick update, have followed the above advice and found a club in Milton keynes. hope to pop along on saturday

I have been given a Woodmen KL 800 lathe but.... the motor keeps tripping the electrics within 1-2 seconds of starting. I can not find any info on this lathe and am wondering if it is worth getting a replacement motor or just scrapping it off this is the first lathe I have owned and am very new...

Hi i am very new to turning in fact have not yet picked up a tool in anger :shock: and am looking for somebody in the Towcester northants area who could help me get started, with advice etc many thanks graham