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I bought the saw 2nd hand in not working condition. (£25 on e-bay).

Thanks for that, I think I could fabricate something similar. There are a couple of location slots in the table which look like they are for that.

I only have the drive spares, motor, pulleys drive belt etc, the rest is still being used.

I have now converted this lathe to electronic variable speed. 0-3000rpm with current motor and inverter. The inverter is the limiting factor. The old motor and variable speed pulleys etc. are now surplus to requirements if anyone is interested.

I recently got a Macallister flip over saw that needed fixing. I have got it working but there appears to be the odd bit missing, like a dust shroud for table saw mode and also the mitre guide. Anyone got any info that might be useful?

I agree it is not as quiet as an electronic VS but it can't be heard at all when the dust extractor is on!

Update. The new belt arrived today, well done Royal Mail. It is a perfect fit, in fact I had to move the motor further along the adjusting slots. I am getting the full speed range and no bottoming of the belt at either extreme. It is also considerably quieter. For the benefit of others with this...

Thanks, but I've already seen that thread and it doesn't help with sourcing the belt. When the new one comes I will update this thread with the results. It should be here by Friday.

Hello everyone I am new to this forum but not to woodturning. I have just purchased a poolewood 28-40 superlathe, variable speed using reeves drive I think it is called. (£150 on ebay.) The machine is in the process of being serviced and I have re-machined the spindle nose to 1" x 8tpi. This...