Banjo

[gerry the elder]

Where can I get a new banjo for a flat bed lathe - I have an old Vanguard lathe which I bought secondhand and the cast iron banjo had been repaired by brazing. I didn't notice it until it gave way this afternoon. I was lucky as it could have been a nasty accident. I'll admit i put some strain on it when a bit of blackbutt with a cranky grain caught on me!!

[texx]

i would take it to some one that knows what they are doing and get it welded properly might be easier and cheaper than trying to find one

[Pat]

Woodfast (http://www.woodfast.com.au/index.php?p=1_8) has them, if you want to be sure that it wont break again.

[gerry the elder]

Thanks for the info guys - may end up with a Woodfast for now. My lathe has a 6 inch centre height and 3/4 inch toolrest posts

Gerry