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Thanks Bob, I've managed to fix it now! As many people suggested, it was the capacitor. I had bought a cheap one of ebay a week or so ago, and only had time yesterday to try it, and so far so good! Thanks to everybody who has helped with my dilemma! Dan

Thanks Bob, 1) it does start by itself with no belts attached 2) not tried yet - I'll have a go when I get chance! 3) i'm pretty certain there is only 1 capacitor, but will check 4) this is a photo i took on my phone last week for my own reference, not perfect, but shows details 5) Uckfield...

Thanks Gerry, I have tried adjusting the tension, but it's not really helped a lot. I've managed to get it working on a medium fast speed, which will do for now, but it doesn't solve the problem. Thanks, Dan

Thanks Dave, Yes it does, but only when the lathe is set to a slow speed, OR when the belt is not attached at all. It seems that the motor isn't strong enough turn with any real weight or resistance upon it. Dan

Dan Looking back at you original post, if the spindle turns OK without the belt, and the motor turns by hand OK without the belt, then I still say it is the capacitor. Single phase motors need a real kick to start them off, and in the correct rotation. In fact the starting current load can be...

Yes! This is my lathe! However, when I alter the tension on the belt when it's on it's highest speed setting, still nothing happens. I think I'm doing it right by moving the motor forward and backwards, as the manual says, but it doesn't seem to help at all. Or am I doing it wrong?!

Thanks Dave. I tried this and having taken off the belt, the wheely things spin. The headstock seems OK, no dodgy noises that indicate the bearings are alright. However, the tension of the belt seems to be what is really causing the issue - if it's on a slow setting, with the belt at a...

Thanks everyone, I did have a suspicion that it might be something to do with the capacitor. I'll see what I can do. Thanks again!

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, and woodturning and would like to learn more about my new hobby. I've got a Clarke 37inch lathe that I bought second hand a few months ago, and been having a play with it regularly. However, a few days ago when I was trying to turn a bowl, the belt...