Thread: carba tec veriable speed midi

Err . . . . .

You do realise anything loaded onto threaded headstock holders like chucks and spurs areis likely to come loose and then off and most likely hit you?

To turn the other way you will need special locking nuts and collars to hold these items on.

I'd say get the thing fixed.

yep
thought of that
only use a live centre's
otherwise i wouldnt have asked
but thanks anyway

How have you been starting the lathe? They don't like starting at the high speed, especially the cheaper chinese VS controllers, you should always start at low speed and then speed up.

As for going in reverse, I have no idea as mine doesn't, but new speed controllers aren't that expensive these days although you need to ensure they have the grunt you need. I bought one for my Woodfast 305 (with PSI conversion), my old one was dying slowly just as you describe, was only $58 and it included a 240 to 110V transformer. I did a test drilling a decent hole in some hardwoods but have't put it to the test drilling out a pepper grinder in western rosewood

Hi Tony,
Most likely the start buttons are full of dust, so just blow or suck the stuff out.

thanks guys
Neil
mine went the other way slow spped and it wouldnt start if i turned it up about half way it would start well used to
but yes am thinking i will have to replace the VSD

Issatree
i have done that once before with little result but will give it another go
will steal the minister of war and finance's dyson for a while

cheers Tony