I have Teknatool TL1200 lathe. The head stock is very good and so is the tailstock. The toolrest is satisfactory.
The bed is a different matter. It is two parallel pipes and while OK, has its limitations.
There are several features I want to improve:
*The locking mechanisms on the tailstock and headstock ar both via a on nut on which one hangs a spanner.
Works OK but is neither quick nor convenient. In fact a right PITA. :~
Any suggestions on how to do a cam lock set up would be appreciated!!!
* The bed is too light and is inclined to flex a little. I am wondering if it would be possible
to make a better bed out of thick walled square material.
This would mean grinding some locating lugs off the head stock, and the tailstock
OR
Perhaps mounting any square section at 45* so as to make use of the locating lugs.
Again - any suggestions are welcome, (short of using it for a boat anchor! )