record power VSLK problems

[Elaine]

Using oil that has been passed down from my nana, who used it on her foot operated sewing machine many years ago. Excellent stuff, which will never be too far away from Linda, (that's my lathe by the way) \/

 

[penhall1967]

I have a CL4 with VSLK, it's started speeding and slowing down can any one help

 

[nev]

I have a CL4 with VSLK, it's started speeding and slowing down can any one help

i take it youve tried the above suggestions/ advice?

 

[penhall1967]

yes, I'v tried reseting the eletronics and the lathe runs freely, I think it may be the inverter but I hope not

 

[Deejay]

Morning Elaine

I just picked up this thread 'cos I'm thinking of upgrading my lathe.

Using oil that has been passed down from my nana, who used it on her foot operated sewing machine many years ago. Excellent stuff, which will never be too far away from Linda, (that's my lathe by the way)

From what I remember, that might be a bit 'thin'. From the Record manual ...

http://www.morrislubricantsonline.co.uk ... roduct=165


is an alternative single grade oil, or you could try a motor factor. Most engine oil is multigrade these days, so you might not find a single grade that easy to find. You might find it in a parts shop that deals in VW Beetle bits.

If you, or anyone else for that matter, want a PDF of the CL3 manual, PM me an email address and I'll forward it.

Cheers

Dave

 

[nev]

yes, I'v tried reseting the eletronics and the lathe runs freely, I think it may be the inverter but I hope not

at the risk of stating the obvious, if there are no external factors slowing the motor (binding bearing etc, dodgy electric supply(do lights flicker/dim when it happens?)) then its got to be either the controller or the motor. so i would guess its a call to RP technical or a local motor repairer. youd know plymouth better than me but a quick google gets
http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/j-w-d ... 05685.html
who are listed as motor repairers and woodworking machinery so would prob be my next stop.
or
http://electronics.zibb.co.uk/suppliers ... h/25757591
sorry cant be of any specific help.

 

[Deejay]

Morning Penhall

As Nev said, talk to Record.

Is it still under warranty?

Cheers

Dave

 

[penhall1967]

Hi Deejay, the warranty ran out about six months ago, as I would have been on to Record so what ever it is going to be expensive