ancwoodturnings
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Can anyone give me a good review on the central machinery 5 speed?
Can anyone give me a good review on the central machinery 5 speed?
I bought what is basically the same that I picked up off of Craigslist (hint!) with a set of chisels for $100... It's served me well actually. I only have to undo 1 hex socket head bolt to move the belt though. BTW, I replaced that with a $3.95 quick-clamp from Grizzly (part # G7334 - check that it fits yours before ordering) and it made belt changes much easier. BTW they have belts too @ $4 ea.
I have a Nova Comet II coming, but will probably be keeping this one as a backup or polishing or something.
I bought what is basically the same that I picked up off of Craigslist (hint!) with a set of chisels for $100... It's served me well actually. I only have to undo 1 hex socket head bolt to move the belt though. BTW, I replaced that with a $3.95 quick-clamp from Grizzly (part # G7334 - check that it fits yours before ordering) and it made belt changes much easier. BTW they have belts too @ $4 ea.
I have a Nova Comet II coming, but will probably be keeping this one as a backup or polishing or something.
I bought what is basically the same that I picked up off of Craigslist (hint!) with a set of chisels for $100... It's served me well actually. I only have to undo 1 hex socket head bolt to move the belt though. BTW, I replaced that with a $3.95 quick-clamp from Grizzly (part # G7334 - check that it fits yours before ordering) and it made belt changes much easier. BTW they have belts too @ $4 ea.
I have a Nova Comet II coming, but will probably be keeping this one as a backup or polishing or something.
Can you give me a link to the drive belt? Searched Grizzly and haven't been able to find it. Would like to have a spare on hand.
I know this is an old link, but am bringing it back to life. I am thinking about picking up one of these lathes but have a question.
According to the manual the tailstock is setup for a MT2 taper, but the site says it's a MT1.
Can someone who has used one tell me which is true?