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Hi I purchased a used CL2 with a problamatic bearing or mis-alignment issue. I replaced the bronze bearing, back bearing and spindle which I thought made it run quieter and smoother although there was still some noise present. After recently attempting a bowl turn on a piece of 6" green ash...

Hi all been a while since last posting, I got hold of some vintage chisels and noticed that the edge had a slight curve in the grind from the left to right corner on some firmer chisels. Is this a feature or an anonmally due to poor sharpening technique from the previous owner? Jon

Recently acquired one of these 2nd hand. I fitted a standard fretsaw blad which will fit most hand fretsaws only for the blade to snap without apply a cut. Am I using the right length and style of blade or is there another reason? I did notice a lot of sideways travel / flex in the blade which...

I recently bought a replacement spindle and bearing kit which Records tech guy assured me would fit my Blue Coronet2 only to discover that the supplied belt has one more rib than will fit my pulley. It has been suggested elsewhere to trim it to fit. However I would like my lathe to run as...

I am recently acquired a Record Power turbo visor model RPTV100-J minus charger and instruction manual. Sadly I cant get any info from Record as they have mislayed or possibly destroyed any copy of the instructions. I am hoping to get a charger if possible and a manual if anyone can point me...

I am recently acquired a Record Power turbo visor model RPTV100-J minus charger and instruction manual. Sadly I cant get any info from Record as they have mislayed or possibly destroyed any copy of the instructions. I am hoping to get a charger if possible and a manual if anyone can point me...

I am wondering what saw to choose for truing up a variety of wood for turning on my lathe. I will probably be looking at maximum 125mm squared x 900mm long for spindles and 300mm x 125mm rounds for bowl turning. Ideally with a mitre saw would like it to take up as little space as poss...

Having sharpened my vintage carving and joiners chisels by hand or tormek I was shocked to learn (some) turners use a grinding stone such as used for hss drill bits. I had always thought that old steels or modern quality brands dont tolerate heat from the dry stone, ie it spoils the hardening...

How easy would it be to mod a coronet 2 to variable speed drive? Of the options I can think of, off the top of my head are: 1) adjustable pulley 2) dc motor and variable resistor 3) 3phase motor & vfd. Opinions, ideas...

Recently acquired the above lathe but without a manual, has anyone got a pdf they can send me....

I just received a new supposedly premium drive centre made by record, however the finish on the prongs looks cheap. I am wondering could I get the same quality as a cheap set for £14 as what I paid for this one? The grinding on the shaft is fine but the machining on the face is poor, perhaps...

I recently bought a coronet wood lathe with homemade wooden stand. On getting the beast home I noticed the stand had some woodworm and was wondering about treatment. Im also worried about infestation spreading to my existing workbench and wood supply. One treatment I had considered is to char...

Firstly hello to all forum members, Ive recently got into woodwork and turning. Ive just bought my first wood lathe a 2nd hand coronet 2, which I think needs some setup. The headstock appears to be off-centre on the horizontal plan so it needs alignment. Also as this is a new to me lathe are...