Blitzer
4th August 2012, 10:28 PM
Hi guys, hope you can give me some advice, help, hints on how to solve a bit of a problem...
Very recently purchased a Dynalink Mk II lathe, unused and still in its original box. This brand is discontinued (carried by SuperCheap Auto I think), but the Carbatec MC900 is an identical current unit (diff colours and a couple subtle changes).
What I discovered, and not a first, is that the pot metal adjustable pulleys have perished, disintegrating into pieces by turning it by hand.
So now the problem, where to get replacement pulleys? Or find an other affordable solution?
Quick chat with the nice Carbatec sales peeps today, discovering replacements for their equivalent (untested), is around $120....not overly keen on this as that's what I paid for the whole lathe.
If I had access to a metal lathe, tools and stock I'd probably turn my own replacements. Event contemplated turning replacements out of hardwood in my old lil lathe, but getting the right angles, dimensions could be a bit problematic as the old pulleys are mostly warped or in pieces.
So, put it to you fine, creative people, what options do I have?
Thank you all in advance.
Daniel.
Very recently purchased a Dynalink Mk II lathe, unused and still in its original box. This brand is discontinued (carried by SuperCheap Auto I think), but the Carbatec MC900 is an identical current unit (diff colours and a couple subtle changes).
What I discovered, and not a first, is that the pot metal adjustable pulleys have perished, disintegrating into pieces by turning it by hand.
So now the problem, where to get replacement pulleys? Or find an other affordable solution?
Quick chat with the nice Carbatec sales peeps today, discovering replacements for their equivalent (untested), is around $120....not overly keen on this as that's what I paid for the whole lathe.
If I had access to a metal lathe, tools and stock I'd probably turn my own replacements. Event contemplated turning replacements out of hardwood in my old lil lathe, but getting the right angles, dimensions could be a bit problematic as the old pulleys are mostly warped or in pieces.
So, put it to you fine, creative people, what options do I have?
Thank you all in advance.
Daniel.