Recent content by Tim321

Thanks all for your informative replies - you have helped me to use my eyes a bit better and solve the problem. There is a tiny 3 amp trip switch located under the main switch panel. I pushed it back in and voilà! Tim.

Hi, thanks for your reply. The chuck and motor both turn by hand with and without the belt connected. Could it be that the starting capacitor has failed? I have no electrical knowledge or testing equipment unfortunately! When I turn it on it makes no noises and doesn’t appear to be attempting...

Hello, I’m new to turning and bought an old 1/2 HP Axminster Lathe (KWL37). I stalled the motor after getting a catch in a knot with a roughing gouge and now it won’t turn back on. I’ve changed the fuse in the plug. Are there any other simple things I can try or should I just go and buy a new...

Hello, I am considering buying a Hammer A3-26 planer/thicknesser. Does anyone have this model? Not sure if I should go for the spiral cutters,thicknesser gauge,extensions etc. or should also look at the larger A3-31?The other machine I have considered is a Sedgwick PT255. Thanks in advance for...

Thanks Mike! Hi Disinterior, please can you send me another message with your email or phone number as I am a new member so I cannot reply to messages yet! Thanks, Tim.

Hi all, I am still looking for a Startrite TA145 or TA175 single phase table saw. Please message me if you have one for sale! Thanks, Tim.

Hi Mike I would like to buy your saw(s). If it’s still available please can you send me a message as I’ve just joined up so I can’t msg you! Thanks, Tim.