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Some advice to anyone out there who hasnt got a clue what they are doing when attempting this type of repair :
1. get your digital camera out and take a lot of pics before dismantling any of the...

Nice work Kev. Will be watching with interest to see it fully functional. I would love to have a small metal lathe in my shed. I am always on the lookout for one but they are always out of my price...

Thanks Rattrap. I could never afford to buy one of the commercial types either. This one was built for $200. Which was for a brand new motor, Pillow blocks and a shaft. The rest of the stuff I had on...

Just a quick update. Fitted some wheels to make it easier to move around. Fitted some jarrah edging to table. Purchased some 80 grit drum sander paper from the sandpaperman. Have used it heaps...

Thanks Bupton. I certainly dont want the jet episode to happen to me. In pic 2 you can see where I have mounted the on/off switch at knee height which makes it very easy and fast to switch off...

Thanks wheelinround. Feeding the timber is done with a push stick. Seems to work OK. I am using 80 grit paper. But is very simple to change grades if need be.
Cheers

Thanks Ironwood. I am using thumb tacks straight into drum to hold paper on (pic7). Works a treat so far.

Hi to all. As this is my first attempt at posting here I hope I have followed all the rules and I apologise if I have made any blunders.
Inspired by Sturdees drum sander I just had to have one for...