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  1. 13th September 2008, 10:41 PM #1
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    Default Disapointing Dynalink lathe

    My son in law and daughter thought decided to surprise me for fathers day and bought me a Dynalink lathe off ebay. It looked ok until we assembled it and turned it on.. nothing happened, only a buzz from the motor. We took the cover off the back and surprise surprise alright, yes, you guessed it, the pulleys were stuffed. They just crumbled to the touch. Son in law tried to remove the pulleys so we could try and get replacements and in the process broke the flange that holds the spline bearing. you can see this in the picture.
    anyway we contacted the guy who it was purchased from and he arranged to have parts that we needed shipped up to H&F for us to pick up. Parts arrived couple of days later but one of the parts was the wrong one so got to wait for replacement for that one. Hopefully Monday.
    The guy who sold it to them said he would come down and fit the parts for us if we needed help so guess he sounds pretty honest. The lathe is new but been in box, old stock. discontinued by Dynalind apparently. Guyy said they have had this problem before and I have seen pics on the forum with same thing with Dynalink.
    So thats my introduction to woodturning. Hope its not an omen. lol.
    Anyway hope to get it up and running on Monday sometime and then will start practicing. Never done any turning before.
    The lathe looks pretty good except for the problem of the pulleys. A bit rough round the edges but of course they are only a cheap lathe. Okay for a beginner I guess.
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    better than that other one John at least its made from stronger stuff I think

    So whats planned for the first project

    Sahme you didn't go to Get together could have got pointers
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    Bummer.
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    Yeah, Cliff, was all convinced to buy the mini lathe from Carba-Tech what we talked about but son in law and daughter beat me to it with this one. i saw it on ebay myself but kept away from it. But they mean well.
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    Oh btw, heres the lathe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    better than that other one John at least its made from stronger stuff I think

    So whats planned for the first project

    Sahme you didn't go to Get together could have got pointers
    Nothing planned yet. thought you were coming up to show me how to use it. Didn't know the get together was on otherwise would have went.
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    That's just about the sorriest excuse for quality control I've ever seen. But may "turn" out OK if the seller is willing to make it right. When he does, request a running demonstration of speed changes. (Must be done with it running.) Also, request demo of rotation and locking of the headstock - not running, of course.

    What is the significance of the CarbaTec logo? On another piece of gear? Except for the wheels on the support, and the paint colour, it looks like a twin sister to the MC900 and Harbor Freight 34706. I've had the latter for a little over 2 years, and haven't been TOO seriously disappointed. I suggest you store the elbow contraption for the toolrest as deep as you can - it seems designed to shatter. Another suggestion or two or three:
    * Get a spare drive belt, preferably from an auto parts shop (likely better quality).
    * Get an extra handle or two for the toolrest clamp. The ribs on the clamping bolt get rounded off easily. I used a spanner for a while before I got a new handle from HF.
    * Place some ballast on the lower shelf for stability. I use two buckets of railroad spikes (from a garage sale). Almost anything of about 75kg total is satisfactory.

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    Thanks Joe.
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    Hi John...

    It appears that the opposing pulleys, which from all indications are cast pot metal, in the Reeve's drive are the weak link on this brand of lathe.

    Pulleys made from steel might be available to fit the motor shaft...might be worth it to check around.

    All in all, hope you get it running soon and start making some nice turnings!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Reiss View Post
    Hi John...

    It appears that the opposing pulleys, which from all indications are cast pot metal, in the Reeve's drive are the weak link on this brand of lathe.

    Pulleys made from steel might be available to fit the motor shaft...might be worth it to check around.

    All in all, hope you get it running soon and start making some nice turnings!

    Cheers,

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    Thanks Ed, Please to report that the lathe is now fixed for free so all's well that ends well. (I hope)
    All I got to do now is learn how to use the darn thing.
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    Great work John even though you may not realise it you have started to learn. Its all up hill from here.

    At least now when we come to visit I'll have something to do
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    Hey now...."FREE" is always tops in my view!!!!
    Don't think you'll have any problem with turning....seems to me that you have a bunch of friends on this forum that would be more than happy to help guide you to success!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Reiss View Post
    .....seems to me that you have a bunch of friends on this forum that would be more than happy to help guide you ....
    Yup, somebody will tell you where to go.
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    So thats my introduction to woodturning. Hope its not an omen. lol.

    Free lathe, free repairs

    Sounds like a bloody good omen to me

    Cant wait to see what you turn fist good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    At least now when we come to visit I'll have something to do
    What you waiting for,? Get your butt up here.
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