Hay thanks for not ragging on Harbor Freight tools. I have the same lathe and also have done quite a few mods to it. I'm 6'1" and the lathe was a bit to low for me so I raised it up a bit. By mounting it on a 2"x14"x5' piece of lumber then I mounted the legs to the top piece of lumber. Now it's tall enough for me so I don't get a back ache when I use it. Also I turned a new walnut handle for the variable speed lever. Couldn't stand the green color either. Got some spray paint from the auto parts store. And painted it a light blue metallic color, alot easier on the eyes. Take care and happy wood working. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎
It's a decent lathe for the money in my opinion. Obviously it has a few drawbacks, but that's to be expected based on the price. I think the people who are bad mouthing it are expecting jet or grizzly quality for half the price. The height of the machine was one of the draw backs for me, sounds like you got yours taken care of though! I like the idea of painting it too, I was never a fan of the green. Thanks for the comment!
You are welcome. I have been a wood worker for at least 50years, and I'm still learning new things. I have had great success with this lathe. I bought it because of the variable speed feature. With a few extra lathe accessories, I was able to make some awesome hand turned pens. They turned out fabulous, when people see them they want one I have sold a few for around $50.00. Pen State is a good place to get kits. Some better wood working supply stores also carry the kits. Pen State also carries the necessary accessories to get started in pen turning. You tube is also a great source of information. Take care and happy wood working. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎
That sounds like a great upgrade to the lathe! It definitely needs more power. I'll be getting a big boy lathe pretty soon, but this one has served me well for a long time. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, despite the knocking HF tools get from some people, mine served well for over 4 years and, even after what what it cost me to upgrade, still paid for itself in 9 months. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
After I got mine I found that if I used the variable speed drive very much that the factory belt wore out very quickly due to the side pressure the drive pulley's put on the belt. I got a 3L link belt (these can be made any length by adding or removing links) to replace the v-belt. These link belts are VERY tough and I have been using this one link belt for years, even with frequent use of the variable speed. After having the original v-belt wear out so quickly, I figured the new link belt might last somewhat longer but would still wear fast so I bought a spare link belt, thinking I would need it soon. Well, years later, after MANY bowl turnings, the first link belt is still going and the spare link belt is still on the shelf. I highly recommend this upgrade. Link belts are a little more expensive than regular v-belts but well worth it in less slippage, less hassle and expense in replacing v-belts. BTW, this is a good lathe for the price!
That tool rest is solid now after fixing also good job on the other things that you fixed and the larger belt I think that it will last longer than the so called correct one I just found your channel young man and I'm gonna binge watch all of your videos so there probably will be comments so far I'm very much liking what I'm seeing thumbs up my friend
Thanks very much for watching! The lathe worked great for a while after all these fixes. I actually got a new lathe and gave this one to my buddy Moy from Moy’s Woodshop here on UA-cam. He used it for a couple years before the motor finally burned up recently.
Sweet, dude! It's funny how sometimes we put off maintenance and stuff like this but then we finally do it and it's like "Why didn't I do this before??" Good job sir.
Nice to see someone giving one some love instead of shredding it in bias review. I’ve had mine for over three years now. Use it almost every day. Looking at new lathes now, but only because I want a bigger swing. I also didn’t hear “Chinese Junk Steel” once. Most brands are made in China. They just get a different name and paint job once they hit the states.
Hahahaha. It's honestly not a bad lathe for starting out. I'll be upgrading in the VERY NEAR future though. I'm about to step my game up to the next level. Thanks for watching, Charlie!
@@BraxtonWirthlin I was wondering if you have had issues with the headstock falling off? I think I can fix it but I want to see what someone else thinks, when it fell it smashed my foot so I want to make sure it never does that again, I'll take any advice you have please
Awesome tips, Brax! My old HF gave me thousands of hours of service. I would still be using it if the motor hadn't died. Scott Haun is giving it a new life in his shop.
Braxton, you really do a great video. Your pictures are spot on and your narrative is perfect. right to the point. I will look for more videos from you and yes I subscribed. Great content. Thanks
I thought about getting this exact same lathe but the reviews and the you tube vids that I saw steered me away from it! Looks like yours works well after the tune up! I ended up getting a shopmaster by Delta. It's not a floor standing one but is big enough for what I'm turning so far! I really like it...Great video Braxton..
Glad you like your lathe, Tomy! I haven't personally used the Delta, but I've heard good things about it. I've got no really complaints about the harbor freight, it's been a good machine for me. You kind of have to expect to run in to problems or little quirks when buying anything from harbor freight. I think a lot of people go in expecting gold then get mad and leave poor reviews when they don't get the performance of something more expensive.
Make sense Braxon, expectation could really be the reason of those bad reviews...In any case I'll be saving up for the next few years to get a floor standing one and I'll get something really good as I really enjoy wood turning.. Who knows I might get a One Way.. That be a really great machine. Thanks for your reply...
One Way lathes are pretty awesome! I've been able to turn on one a few times. I've been saving up for a while and am getting ready to upgrade mine pretty soon as well. I'm excited to have MORE POWER Hahahaha. Also a much bigger swing for some larger stuff.
I'd love to get my hands on something amazing, but right now money is the biggest drawback. Vicmarc, Powermatic, or Robust would be amazing, but right now those aren't in the cards. I'm pretty well set on the Grizzly G0766. 22" swing, 42" between centers, and 3 horsepower for $1725 delivered. It probably won't be the last lathe I ever own, but it's going to open up a whole new world for me as far as turning goes. It's got great reviews on the grizzly website and I have a few friends that own then and they love them.
That was an awesome Tune-Up demonstration! Every aspect of it made real sense the way you explained each step. Thank you so much! I'm going to buy one of these from HF very soon. I owned a Jet mini a while ago and loved it. Now I wish something a bit bigger. Thanks again!
Hey Braxton, I'm looking to buying a HF Lathe. I'm glad I found your video with your awesome tips. The way you explained the tips made me pay close attention. Great video, Bro! Cheers!
Great tips Braxton. I have the smaller version of the the Harbor Freight Lathe and I believe I can use some of the same tips on it. Thanks for sharing.
Great vid. Really need to lubricate the pulleys on the spindles too so they wont seize on. If they do and you try to remove the lathe spindle pulleys you will soon find that those suckers are made out the most fragile aluminium i have ever come across. The motor spindle will have an oil nipple in the end of the shaft to help that side. Lathe spindle is a different story and will require regular lubing to prevent seizing. There are lots of different variations on the same lathe with various degrees of fit and finish and yours if defo one of the better ones i have seen. Headstock castings are the biggest giveaway internally.
Got same lathe and I want to change that screw adjuster on the tool rest, I hate that stock one. Also my speed adjustment rod seems tight to adjust the speed,not like some that move with a finger, mind needs one hand. I got it and the belt was changed. But thanks for the tips, so easy I can even do that.....lol
Changing that screw adjuster on the tool rest made mine much safer for sure, I was tired of the tool rest moving on me. You could probably even replace it with a regular bolt and use a wrench to tighten and loosen it. Not sure about the speed adjuster, mine moves pretty freely, it needs more than one finger, but it isn't really tight by any means. You could try removing the belt cover, blowing it out, and lubing up the mechanism inside. There's a cable and spring type of thing that the speed adjustment handle hooks to and thats what adjusts the speed at the pulley. Maybe there's some build up on it that's keeping it from moving freely.
I'm having a problem with mine where the banjo does not want to tighten down on the ways no matter how I adjust the nut underneath. Do you have any advice on what to do about that?
Mike Barratt thanks for watching, Mike! I'm glad the video helped you out. The harbor freight worked great for me for a long time. I have since upgraded, but I gave the HF to my buddy and he's still using it all the time.
Great video Braxton. I have the same lathe. Have you tried the rings yet? I was watching my wood working teacher make a candle holder with ONE ring in it. After he left, I made a candle holder with TWO rings. That was an awesome experience.
I really liked this! For a woodworking dumb dumb like me it was very understandable and helpful. I’m new at turning but it has quickly become a passion! Also, my faceplate is STUCK!!!! I’m working away on it, but do you have any tips?
Love the vid, Braxton! Question for you, I just picked up one of these and have seen people replace the motor with a treadmill motor to get lower rotation speeds - what are your thoughts on that?
Very nice video. I have used my T34706 a lot and have had a lot of fun with it. Today the belt parted and while looking for a belt online, found your video. I was wondering where you got the replacement belt? Thank a lot!
Hey Braxton, I love this video and have had the exact same lathe for about two years. I've been having a problem where the lathe won't stay at lowest speed settings while I'm rough turning, it keeps slipping to higher speeds. Any idea on that? I don't think it is belt related, but not sure what exactly is causing it. Any help is appreciated.
Can you do a video repairing the tail stock? Mine for shine reason no longer holds tension when I try to secure a piece of wood between the head and tail.
Thanks for the video. I was just given a 2nd or 3rd hand lath just like this one. I think the same model. The Speed control does not work at all. I don't know what speed it is running. Based on other videos, I believe it is on the slowest. I will be taking it a part to check, your video gave me an idea about how the speed control works. Do you have any videos that show the speed control in a bit more detail? I will probably change out the belt while I am working on the speed control.
Thank you Braxton ........ Could you do a video and talk about that lathe or have you done a video about the lathe ? ........I am thinking of buying one ......... Protect your DIGITS
Hey Gregg! I have this Lathe as well. I LOVE IT!!! I Highly recommend getting it. If you'd like to see what projects I've produced using this Lathe, feel free to check out my FB page "Gus Hall TheWoodWerker". You can't beat the price! The Headstock even rotates, for outboard Turning! I'll have a UA-cam Channel starting soon! Thanks! Have A Super Week!..... Gus
I haven't done a video on it, but I think there's a lot of them out there. For an entry level lathe at a low price point you really can't beat this lathe. Like everything from harbor freight you have to accept that fact before you even buy it that it's going to have some "quirks" shall we say. It's the nature of the beast when it comes to HF products. This lathe has served me well and I would recommend it, but if I had the means to buy a larger more powerful unit right from the get go I would have went that route. The things I want to turn have surpassed the abilities of this lathe. This lathe has allowed me to learn and and practice and even make products to sell and earn money for an upgrade though. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching, Douglas! The HF lathe is a decent unit, but it really depends on what you want to do with it. Over the past year or so I have gotten really in to turning, and this lathe is struggling to keep up. I'm at the point now where I'll be getting a new one soon so I can really pursue larger and more difficult turnings. The HF has been great for me though, Smaller bowls both normal and live edge stuff, spindle turning, pens, it's done great. I would recommend it for someone looking to get in to turning, who doesn't know if it'll be for them or not, and doesn't want to make a huge investment, or maybe doesn't have the means to get something larger and more powerful. Hope that helps!
I have the same lathe. I was wondering if I could put a drill chuck in the tail stock quill. I've seen other brands where you can remove the quill but I haven't tried removing mine. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching, Mark! You can definitely add a drill chuck to the tail stock I'll leave you a link to the one I use. Its a Morse taper #2 and pops right in to the tail stock when you remove the live center. amzn.to/2MjdV24
I never noticed that mine was out of center everything seemed to come out good that I turned. I never actually checked to see if they were exactly in alignment though. Thanks for watching!
Bought that same Lathe 5 years ago , motor went in a week. Just before that I tried to turn a large bowl backwards with the bed extension made for that and it was disastrous. I looked away for a second and heard a loud bang which was the whole headstock, blank and motor were bouncing across the shop floor. Upon inspection found out the headstock cast metal is Chinese which has a very poor carbon content, very weak. My solution was to create a new headstock of 3/8" steel plate welded, a 3 hp treadmill motor, I am a licensed Electrician so I made a controller to convert 120v AC to DC. The Tachometer is is a Proximity switch with a digital read out. Every time the magnet passes the head it reads hence the RPM read out . I did the same to the tailstock like the headstock but that left the lousy bed. I was given some railroad tracks so I cut them for legs and a bed. The bottom of the track are perfectly flat so flipping them over welding in horizontal supports and then the legs this is sturdy and heavy but needed for turning large bowls. I forgot to mention while making the head and tail stock I raised them to turn a 30" bowl if I so desired. I knew nothing when I started. I watched Capt Eddie and many others to learn the basics but the rebuild was on me and I am so grateful I had the skills to accomplish it as there wasn't much help for this at the time, a sick wife and no money for a new one. Would I recommend this to anyone specifically a beginner? Hell No! Learning you need to spend your time learning the wood, tools techniques, and how to finish wood. not spending more money and your time rebuilding this nightmare. My recommendation if your serious to learn.... there are many used lathes at reasonable prices, there are new lathes not so expensive but learn from others, be wise. Compile your arsenal of new knowledge and decide what you want to turn then go up some in capacity as your desire to to more will grow with it quickly. Good Luck! and your welcome Show less REPLY
Steven Guillette I turned ton of stuff on this lathe very successfully, sold the items, saved the money, and bought a new lathe a year and a half ago. I gave this lathe to my friend and he still uses it to this day. Just because you messed yours up doing something dumb doesn’t mean it’s a bad lathe. It means you had no idea what you were doing.
literally falls off..haha! good stuff brax. makes me wonder if i need a new belt for my lathe it stalls out alot and has been making some funny vibration sounds ..u got me thinking and motivated.👍👍
the sheves on that model of lathe have little oil ports that need to be oiled occasionally so that the shives don't hang up. I've burned out one motor on mine my falt running to hard lots of stoping and starting making oak bowls.
My tool rest assembly cracked in a few places while I was turning a piece of cedar and hit a knot in the wood. Has anyone replaced the tool rest assembly with an upgraded product?
How about truing up the tail to the head. Friend has lathe that doesn't line up correctly. When turning pen blanks they are ruined by obvious wobble. I don't know how to do this and I'm having trouble finding any videos on truing up the tail. Thanks.
Hey Braxton, good job on the video. I am thinking about getting that exact model from Harbor Freight. As of today would you still suggest getting one? Thanks.
It really depends on your budget honestly. This was about all I could afford at the time and it served me well for several years. I gave it to my friend after I got a new lathe and he turned on it for a couple more before the motor finally burned out. A lot of people dislike this lathe, but they’re expecting top quality features for such a low price. It definitely has some drawbacks, but I still feel for the money it’s a good lathe that will get you turning. If you really get in to it you can upgrade. Also if you decide turning isn’t for you then you’re not out a whole bunch of money on a tool that never gets used.
@@BraxtonWirthlin, thank you sir. If I had two or three hundred more dollars to throw in what would you suggest. My email is Flynduv2@gmail.com if you don't mind sharing the info.
We've got a brand new Central Machine 12x36 wood lathe, used only twice. For some reason we can not get the speed to reduce lower than 4. Have you run into this issue? The sales staff at Harbor Freight were unable to help. Waiting to hear a response from the Harbor Freight tech support. The manual makes no mention of any solutions for potential problems.
Unfortunately I never had that issue with my lathe, so I’m not exactly sure what to suggest. The only thing that I could think of is maybe there’s something physically obstructing the lever from actually moving all the way down. Maybe try taking the access panel off and looking to see if you notice anything on the back of the lever that’s stopping it’s movement. Hopefully that helps and sorry I didn’t have a better fix for you. I hope you get it worked out! Maybe they’ll exchange the machine for a properly functioning one at harbor freight
Quick question. Took your advice and I just bought this lathe TODAYat HF as 'open box' for $150. Problem is that it doesn't have the key that goes in the On/Off switch to turn it on! Wondered if I could use anything flat to turn it on or if they are specific to the lathe???? Any answers help greatly!
Mike Barratt I honestly don't remember it having a key. Is it the little yellow piece on the end of the switch? It might be worth a shot to try something flat in there. Or you may be able to order one aftermarket from harbor freight.
Hey there, been using my lathe almost daily for the past 7 months. Getting some slow down whenever I apply more Pressure. Do you think that's the belt or a motor issue? Thanks!!!!!
Mike Barratt it could be the belt is wearing out, it’s pretty quick to take of that cover and check it out. I did notice my lathe would slow down if I was turning larger stuff even with a brand new belt. Have you been turning bigger stuff now than in the past? Super dense woods and not having my tools super sharp would sometimes bog it down too, because I had to push a lot harder to get them to cut.
I think this lathe would be just about perfect with a 1.5 to 2hp motor. Id look for a single phase 1.5hp motor that you can swap out and then that sucker will have all the torque it needs
Hey Braxton, I know this is an old video, but maybe you can give me a tip. I have a BRAND NEW HF Lathe, same model as yours. I am having trouble with the gear lever being so tight, I can barely move it. Is that just because its new and needs to wiggle its way to happy? Do the set screws on the handle need to be loosened? Thanks in advance
These people have this lathe for $350 OBO and/or a Jet JWL-1236 for $750 OBO (and I don't live where there are many around or much selection). My biggest concern is upgrade-ability. I want to maybe get a duplicator sometime (not to duplicate complex shapes but to make quick, accurate work of turning consistent, accurate OD wood tubes for basic woodwind flutes, like 1.2" from end to end... sucks by hand, but I do it, with a crappy lathe that just broke). Also I currently route flutes "bores" by actually putting two halves thru a router (round nose bit) and gluing them together long-ways... but advanced guys upgrade and tinker their lathes eventually to use a gun drill to bore a 1-piece blank. So I'm wondering if the CM theoretically can do these same things as a standard fit for upgrades or mods, or if the Jet is really the only sane answer? The Jet does also have a hollow tail stock which seems nice for long bores. Thanks - j
Hey, Jeff! I would definitely not pay $350 for a used harbor freight lathe. You can get a brand new one for $400 and use a 20% off coupon on it. The jet is going to be similar in design to this harbor freight as far as functionality and available accessories go. It’s still a bit over priced at $750 in my opinion. If you don’t need the 36” bed length that both those provide I would suggest looking at something like the Rikon 70-220VSR or similar MIDI sized bench top lathe. You’ll get more power in a slightly smaller package with a little bit better build quality since you’re not paying for a machine with a longer bed. Lathe selection is tough, I usually suggest getting the most amount of horsepower you can get within your budget. Hope this helps!
I know lots of people have upgraded the motors with great success, but for me personally lack of power was only part of the problem. I also needed a machine that spun a lot slower and had more weight to it. The harbor freight lathe was bouncing all over the place when I would try to rough out an out of round blank. I eventually saved enough money to upgrade to a larger more powerful lathe, but this harbor freight one is still working great at my friend Moy's place. You can see him using it on his channel Moy's woodshop.
i managed to swap out the motor with the one i had described, and remounted the motor behind the spindle. I used a stroboscope to get an idea of the rpms, right under 560 which is still high. i also built a frame around the lathe and weighted it down with sand.i have had the lathe for alittle over 2 years and i do agree its time for a better lathe. thanks for your input
Any chuck with a 1”x8 t.p.i adapter will fit on this lathe. I used a grizzly chuck, but I know there are several different brands that make them. It will really depend on your budget. Nova, PSI, and hurricane are a few brands that are more affordable, but still have good quality. Make sure whatever you get is a 1”x8 t.p.i. though, that’s the most important part.
It worked great for me for a couple months after I put out this video, then I upgraded to a larger lathe. It wasn't for any mechanical reasons, I just outgrew this lathe and it wasn't going to be able to handle the bowls and things I was looking to turn. I gave this lathe to Moy Perez of Moy's Woodshop and he's using it like crazy all the time. He hasn't had any issues at all with it. Check out his channel, he's got a video up of the first bowl he turned with it. ua-cam.com/users/shared?ci=IGjbv-ARYgM
Braxton, what chuck do you have on there at the beginning? I'm thinking of purchases one of these lathes but read that the threading may not be standard... Thanks in advance!
No problem, thanks for watching! The threads on this lathe are a standard 1"x8 tpi. The chuck I use is made by grizzly, it's a knock off of a Vicmarc so there's plenty of options for Jaws and other accessories. You can even buy a larger adapter for it if you upgrade lathes, like I have done since the release of this video. My new lathe takes a 1 1/4"x8tpi and it was just a matter of threading the new adapter on. Here's a link for the exact chuck I'm using amzn.to/2gVK0zM hope this helps!
Thanks Braxton. Great job on tips for this lathe. I too have this lathe and so far have had pretty good success. One problem I am having is finding a 6" too rest. The manual says it has a 1" post but it actually measures .96 inch. There are lots of places to buy a 1" post tool rest but they are all just a couple mm too large. Any ideas?
I havent had any problems with the head stock wobbling. It would be hard to say exactly how to fix it though. Where exactly is the wobble coming from on yours? is it the whole head assembly itself that's wobbling or is it just in the spindle?
Braxton Wirthlin I took it apart, the three socket head cap screws that hold down the plate with the indents were very loose, once I tighten those and re-mounted the motor assembly everything seems to be pretty good
Sorry Braxton. When I was talking about getting the screwdriver stuck in my lathe, I saw the name ZACH on your site, and called you ZACH. BTW, I did get the screwdriver out, and then went on to turnmy very first bowl. My mother loved it, and uses it as a candy dish.
Just wanted to note to those that may run into thos problem- my belt burned out a while ago on my HF lathe, same model as this one but perhaps a different year? At any rate, my lathe looks the same BUT when I tried to change the belt..no way to get the new one on, the top pulley that is in the main housing is set in the housing too close to the housing, there simply wasnt enough room to slide the new belt in. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and I assure you I tried every trick I could think of to try and slide the new belt on...there was no room, if I would have forced it , the belt would have been sliced. At any rate, I ended up having to take my grinder and cut a square chunk out of the thick housing directly on top of the flywheel , that allowed me to install the new belt. I imagine this post is hard to understand...except for if someone is running into the same issue, in which case they would immediately know what I'm talking abiut lol. Bottom line is...if you can't slide the new belt onto the top pulley...just cut a little 2x3 chunk out of the top housing and that will give you enough room to get the new belt on. Hope this saves someone some headaches, I spent several hours trying to get the belt on before I finally just cut away the housing at the top and fixed the problem in about 2 minutes. If I had read a post like this...I could have saved myself a LOT of aggregation lol.
Hay thanks for not ragging on Harbor Freight tools. I have the same lathe and also have done quite a few mods to it. I'm 6'1" and the lathe was a bit to low for me so I raised it up a bit. By mounting it on a 2"x14"x5' piece of lumber then I mounted the legs to the top piece of lumber. Now it's tall enough for me so I don't get a back ache when I use it. Also I turned a new walnut handle for the variable speed lever. Couldn't stand the green color either. Got some spray paint from the auto parts store. And painted it a light blue metallic color, alot easier on the eyes. Take care and happy wood working. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😎
It's a decent lathe for the money in my opinion. Obviously it has a few drawbacks, but that's to be expected based on the price. I think the people who are bad mouthing it are expecting jet or grizzly quality for half the price. The height of the machine was one of the draw backs for me, sounds like you got yours taken care of though! I like the idea of painting it too, I was never a fan of the green. Thanks for the comment!
You are welcome. I have been a wood worker for at least 50years, and I'm still learning new things. I have had great success with this lathe. I bought it because of the variable speed feature. With a few extra lathe accessories, I was able to make some awesome hand turned pens. They turned out fabulous, when people see them they want one I have sold a few for around $50.00. Pen State is a good place to get kits. Some better wood working supply stores also carry the kits. Pen State also carries the necessary accessories to get started in pen turning. You tube is also a great source of information. Take care and happy wood working. GF1 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😎
Upgraded mine with a 2HP motor less than 6 months after buying. Loved it. Replaced after 4 years of hard use. ALMOST miss the little guy.
That sounds like a great upgrade to the lathe! It definitely needs more power. I'll be getting a big boy lathe pretty soon, but this one has served me well for a long time. Thanks for watching!
Yeah, despite the knocking HF tools get from some people, mine served well for over 4 years and, even after what what it cost me to upgrade, still paid for itself in 9 months. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Great video. Blazed through the steps thorough yet simple. Not a bunch of tech jargon to clutter the point. Good job man!
After I got mine I found that if I used the variable speed drive very much that the factory belt wore out very quickly due to the side pressure the drive pulley's put on the belt. I got a 3L link belt (these can be made any length by adding or removing links) to replace the v-belt. These link belts are VERY tough and I have been using this one link belt for years, even with frequent use of the variable speed. After having the original v-belt wear out so quickly, I figured the new link belt might last somewhat longer but would still wear fast so I bought a spare link belt, thinking I would need it soon. Well, years later, after MANY bowl turnings, the first link belt is still going and the spare link belt is still on the shelf. I highly recommend this upgrade. Link belts are a little more expensive than regular v-belts but well worth it in less slippage, less hassle and expense in replacing v-belts. BTW, this is a good lathe for the price!
That tool rest is solid now after fixing also good job on the other things that you fixed and the larger belt I think that it will last longer than the so called correct one I just found your channel young man and I'm gonna binge watch all of your videos so there probably will be comments so far I'm very much liking what I'm seeing thumbs up my friend
Thanks very much for watching! The lathe worked great for a while after all these fixes. I actually got a new lathe and gave this one to my buddy Moy from Moy’s Woodshop here on UA-cam. He used it for a couple years before the motor finally burned up recently.
Sweet, dude! It's funny how sometimes we put off maintenance and stuff like this but then we finally do it and it's like "Why didn't I do this before??" Good job sir.
Thanks! Definitely wish I'd done it before.
Nice to see someone giving one some love instead of shredding it in bias review. I’ve had mine for over three years now. Use it almost every day. Looking at new lathes now, but only because I want a bigger swing. I also didn’t hear “Chinese Junk Steel” once. Most brands are made in China. They just get a different name and paint job once they hit the states.
Thanks for watching! It was really a good lathe for me, I out grew it too and that's why I got a larger one.
I never thought I would have tool envy on anything from HF. That should give you a pretty good idea about how nice a lathe I have!
Hahahaha. It's honestly not a bad lathe for starting out. I'll be upgrading in the VERY NEAR future though. I'm about to step my game up to the next level. Thanks for watching, Charlie!
@@BraxtonWirthlin I was wondering if you have had issues with the headstock falling off? I think I can fix it but I want to see what someone else thinks, when it fell it smashed my foot so I want to make sure it never does that again, I'll take any advice you have please
Good video, simple maintenance will keep most machines and tools last a lifetime and make them a pleasure to use.
I agree, a little maintenance goes a long way in keeping your tools running safely and smoothly. Thanks for watching, James!
Awesome tips, Brax! My old HF gave me thousands of hours of service. I would still be using it if the motor hadn't died. Scott Haun is giving it a new life in his shop.
Thanks, Jason! This one has served me well for a long time. I'll be stepping up my lathe game very soon though.
Braxton, you really do a great video. Your pictures are spot on and your narrative is perfect. right to the point. I will look for more videos from you and yes I subscribed.
Great content. Thanks
Thanks a lot, I'll try to keep more videos coming for you!
some good tips to get the most out of your machine - thanks Braxton!
Thanks, Nick! I'm hoping it'll help some people.
Solid video, dude. Good clean shots. Quick and to the point. A lot of people could benefit from making videos similar to yours.
I thought about getting this exact same lathe but the reviews and the you tube vids that I saw steered me away from it! Looks like yours works well after the tune up! I ended up getting a shopmaster by Delta. It's not a floor standing one but is big enough for what I'm turning so far! I really like it...Great video Braxton..
Glad you like your lathe, Tomy! I haven't personally used the Delta, but I've heard good things about it. I've got no really complaints about the harbor freight, it's been a good machine for me. You kind of have to expect to run in to problems or little quirks when buying anything from harbor freight. I think a lot of people go in expecting gold then get mad and leave poor reviews when they don't get the performance of something more expensive.
Make sense Braxon, expectation could really be the reason of those bad reviews...In any case I'll be saving up for the next few years to get a floor standing one and I'll get something really good as I really enjoy wood turning.. Who knows I might get a One Way.. That be a really great machine. Thanks for your reply...
One Way lathes are pretty awesome! I've been able to turn on one a few times. I've been saving up for a while and am getting ready to upgrade mine pretty soon as well. I'm excited to have MORE POWER Hahahaha. Also a much bigger swing for some larger stuff.
+Braxton Wirthlin what brands are you looking into?
I'd love to get my hands on something amazing, but right now money is the biggest drawback. Vicmarc, Powermatic, or Robust would be amazing, but right now those aren't in the cards. I'm pretty well set on the Grizzly G0766. 22" swing, 42" between centers, and 3 horsepower for $1725 delivered. It probably won't be the last lathe I ever own, but it's going to open up a whole new world for me as far as turning goes. It's got great reviews on the grizzly website and I have a few friends that own then and they love them.
That was an awesome Tune-Up demonstration! Every aspect of it made real sense the way you explained each step. Thank you so much! I'm going to buy one of these from HF very soon. I owned a Jet mini a while ago and loved it. Now I wish something a bit bigger. Thanks again!
Good video, Braxton! This should help out quite a few folks who have that lathe.
I hope it does, It turns like brand new again!
duuude! that's how the variable speed works!! haha
great demo man, that'll go on my to-do list for now :)
Thanks for watching, Paul! Hope it helps on your HF lathe
Good info. The two-half pulley system on the motor shaft are what I need to replace on mine (they shattered when trying to remove them.
I remember you saying that so I tried to be extra careful when I was taking the belt off.
Tons of great tips on tuning up your lathe. I need to do some of these on mine for sure!
Thanks, Ty! I'd be happy to get you some amazon links for the parts you need!
Hey Braxton, I'm looking to buying a HF Lathe. I'm glad I found your video with your awesome tips. The way you explained the tips made me pay close attention. Great video, Bro! Cheers!
glad the video helped! Thanks for watching, Mo!
Great tips Braxton. I have the smaller version of the the Harbor Freight Lathe and I believe I can use some of the same tips on it. Thanks for sharing.
Give it a shot! The best thing I did was change that belt, made a HUGE difference. It turns like new again. Thanks for watching!
Great vid. Really need to lubricate the pulleys on the spindles too so they wont seize on.
If they do and you try to remove the lathe spindle pulleys you will soon find that those suckers are made out the most fragile aluminium i have ever come across.
The motor spindle will have an oil nipple in the end of the shaft to help that side.
Lathe spindle is a different story and will require regular lubing to prevent seizing.
There are lots of different variations on the same lathe with various degrees of fit and finish and yours if defo one of the better ones i have seen. Headstock castings are the biggest giveaway internally.
thanks for the info! I gave this lathe to a friend of mine, but I'll let him know about lubricating the pulleys and spindles. Thanks for watching!
Got same lathe and I want to change that screw adjuster on the tool rest, I hate that stock one. Also my speed adjustment rod seems tight to adjust the speed,not like some that move with a finger, mind needs one hand. I got it and the belt was changed. But thanks for the tips, so easy I can even do that.....lol
Changing that screw adjuster on the tool rest made mine much safer for sure, I was tired of the tool rest moving on me. You could probably even replace it with a regular bolt and use a wrench to tighten and loosen it. Not sure about the speed adjuster, mine moves pretty freely, it needs more than one finger, but it isn't really tight by any means. You could try removing the belt cover, blowing it out, and lubing up the mechanism inside. There's a cable and spring type of thing that the speed adjustment handle hooks to and thats what adjusts the speed at the pulley. Maybe there's some build up on it that's keeping it from moving freely.
Thanks
Robert Evans no problem, let me know if it works!
Hey, I got the screwdriver out of my lathe, lol. And I just turned my first bowl. Love your site. Thanks.
Good job Braxton. You have that lathe running like new now.
Thanks, Dave! It's working great now!
Thanks Braxton, I have this lathe and it is very functional. Good tips!
Thanks for watching, Andrew!
I'm having a problem with mine where the banjo does not want to tighten down on the ways no matter how I adjust the nut underneath. Do you have any advice on what to do about that?
I bought one yesterday, seems like a pretty good lathe for the price, a good starter lathe.
I agree. Mine worked great for me. Thanks for watching!
thank you! two good fixes. i'm inches away from buying my first lathe, and can't wait! :-)
Fantastic video, great tips! Looking at getting my first lathe this month and plan on the one you have. Good advice and great vid.
Mike Barratt thanks for watching, Mike! I'm glad the video helped you out. The harbor freight worked great for me for a long time. I have since upgraded, but I gave the HF to my buddy and he's still using it all the time.
Braxton, can you recommend a replacement tailstock?
Great video Braxton. I have the same lathe. Have you tried the rings yet? I was watching my wood working teacher make a candle holder with ONE ring in it. After he left, I made a candle holder with TWO rings. That was an awesome experience.
your the only one that has a t34706 like I have so please show me how to lock down my tail stock and quill from stopping my wood
Very good video. You seem to know what you are doing and I enjoyed your efforts. Thanks!
Thanks very much I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.
I really liked this! For a woodworking dumb dumb like me it was very understandable and helpful. I’m new at turning but it has quickly become a passion!
Also, my faceplate is STUCK!!!! I’m working away on it, but do you have any tips?
Really nice Braxton!! Easy and affordable tune up.
Just the way I like it! Thanks for watching, Nicholas!
I have the same lathe which is about 4 years old. However just recently the motor burned up. Can you suggest a source for a replacement motor?
I think i need to get my lathe out and make some shavings good vid Braxton. Nice tuneup to your lathe
Do it up, buddy! I need to see some Patrick turning videos!
Love the vid, Braxton! Question for you, I just picked up one of these and have seen people replace the motor with a treadmill motor to get lower rotation speeds - what are your thoughts on that?
Very nice video. I have used my T34706 a lot and have had a lot of fun with it. Today the belt parted and while looking for a belt online, found your video. I was wondering where you got the replacement belt? Thank a lot!
Thanks for watching! I got my belt from my local hardware store, and ive got some amazon links in the description.
You’re really a good near raider nice clear instructions good videos thanks
Hey Braxton, I love this video and have had the exact same lathe for about two years. I've been having a problem where the lathe won't stay at lowest speed settings while I'm rough turning, it keeps slipping to higher speeds. Any idea on that? I don't think it is belt related, but not sure what exactly is causing it. Any help is appreciated.
Can you do a video repairing the tail stock? Mine for shine reason no longer holds tension when I try to secure a piece of wood between the head and tail.
Thanks for the video. I was just given a 2nd or 3rd hand lath just like this one. I think the same model. The Speed control does not work at all. I don't know what speed it is running. Based on other videos, I believe it is on the slowest. I will be taking it a part to check, your video gave me an idea about how the speed control works. Do you have any videos that show the speed control in a bit more detail? I will probably change out the belt while I am working on the speed control.
Thanks for watching, glad the video could help a little. Unfortunately I don't have any more videos on how the speed control works.
my lathe with new belt as listed on the parts sheet it is 3/8 by xx it is like arm wrestling to change speeds any thoughts
Thank you Braxton ........ Could you do a video and talk about that lathe or have you done a video about the lathe ? ........I am thinking of buying one ......... Protect your DIGITS
Hey Gregg! I have this Lathe as well. I LOVE IT!!! I Highly recommend getting it. If you'd like to see what projects I've produced using this Lathe, feel free to check out my FB page "Gus Hall TheWoodWerker". You can't beat the price! The Headstock even rotates, for outboard Turning! I'll have a UA-cam Channel starting soon! Thanks! Have A Super Week!..... Gus
Thanks Gus, It is very helpful info..
I haven't done a video on it, but I think there's a lot of them out there. For an entry level lathe at a low price point you really can't beat this lathe. Like everything from harbor freight you have to accept that fact before you even buy it that it's going to have some "quirks" shall we say. It's the nature of the beast when it comes to HF products. This lathe has served me well and I would recommend it, but if I had the means to buy a larger more powerful unit right from the get go I would have went that route. The things I want to turn have surpassed the abilities of this lathe. This lathe has allowed me to learn and and practice and even make products to sell and earn money for an upgrade though. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone have a lead on the replacement pulley for this lathe? Not the motor drive , but the spindle clutch type Thanks, Bill
Awesome Braxton. I'm sure this will help a bunch of people. I want to get a lathe. Would you buy the HF one again?
Thanks for watching, Douglas! The HF lathe is a decent unit, but it really depends on what you want to do with it. Over the past year or so I have gotten really in to turning, and this lathe is struggling to keep up. I'm at the point now where I'll be getting a new one soon so I can really pursue larger and more difficult turnings. The HF has been great for me though, Smaller bowls both normal and live edge stuff, spindle turning, pens, it's done great. I would recommend it for someone looking to get in to turning, who doesn't know if it'll be for them or not, and doesn't want to make a huge investment, or maybe doesn't have the means to get something larger and more powerful. Hope that helps!
Nice work Braxton the video was well planned out!I need a lathe!!
Thanks, Barry! Lathes are awesome!
Does your headstock shake when turning big pieces
I have the same lathe. I was wondering if I could put a drill chuck in the tail stock quill. I've seen other brands where you can remove the quill but I haven't tried removing mine. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for watching, Mark! You can definitely add a drill chuck to the tail stock I'll leave you a link to the one I use. Its a Morse taper #2 and pops right in to the tail stock when you remove the live center. amzn.to/2MjdV24
We had a grizzly with a belt drive and found it was about 6 months per belt. After about that we had around 20% speed difference on the low end.
That's probably a good rule of thumb, I'll definitely be keeping a closer eye on the belt as time goes on.
They do stretch...
Thanks. Good stuff to keep in mind. Did you have any issues with the tail stock and the head stock being out of center? Thanks for the vid.
I never noticed that mine was out of center everything seemed to come out good that I turned. I never actually checked to see if they were exactly in alignment though. Thanks for watching!
Do you know where I can buy a new pulley for that machine?
Bought that same Lathe 5 years ago , motor went in a week. Just before that I tried to turn a large bowl backwards with the bed extension made for that and it was disastrous. I looked away for a second and heard a loud bang which was the whole headstock, blank and motor were bouncing across the shop floor. Upon inspection found out the headstock cast metal is Chinese which has a very poor carbon content, very weak. My solution was to create a new headstock of 3/8" steel plate welded, a 3 hp treadmill motor, I am a licensed Electrician so I made a controller to convert 120v AC to DC. The Tachometer is is a Proximity switch with a digital read out. Every time the magnet passes the head it reads hence the RPM read out . I did the same to the tailstock like the headstock but that left the lousy bed. I was given some railroad tracks so I cut them for legs and a bed. The bottom of the track are perfectly flat so flipping them over welding in horizontal supports and then the legs this is sturdy and heavy but needed for turning large bowls. I forgot to mention while making the head and tail stock I raised them to turn a 30" bowl if I so desired. I knew nothing when I started. I watched Capt Eddie and many others to learn the basics but the rebuild was on me and I am so grateful I had the skills to accomplish it as there wasn't much help for this at the time, a sick wife and no money for a new one. Would I recommend this to anyone specifically a beginner? Hell No! Learning you need to spend your time learning the wood, tools techniques, and how to finish wood. not spending more money and your time rebuilding this nightmare. My recommendation if your serious to learn.... there are many used lathes at reasonable prices, there are new lathes not so expensive but learn from others, be wise. Compile your arsenal of new knowledge and decide what you want to turn then go up some in capacity as your desire to to more will grow with it quickly. Good Luck! and your welcome
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Steven Guillette I turned ton of stuff on this lathe very successfully, sold the items, saved the money, and bought a new lathe a year and a half ago. I gave this lathe to my friend and he still uses it to this day. Just because you messed yours up doing something dumb doesn’t mean it’s a bad lathe. It means you had no idea what you were doing.
These are great suggestions. I'm subscribed. keep the good stuff coming.
literally falls off..haha!
good stuff brax. makes me wonder if i need a new belt for my lathe it stalls out alot and has been making some funny vibration sounds ..u got me thinking and motivated.👍👍
Check it out, Joe! Best thing I did for that thing. Thanks for watching!
Braxton can you put a hand wheele on the head stock of a T 34706 lathe and if so what wheele stock can I use? BC
RIP Braxton. Thanks for sharing.
the sheves on that model of lathe have little oil ports that need to be oiled occasionally so that the shives don't hang up. I've burned out one motor on mine my falt running to hard lots of stoping and starting making oak bowls.
didn't realize there were any oil ports, I'll definitely make sure I take care of that. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
My tool rest assembly cracked in a few places while I was turning a piece of cedar and hit a knot in the wood. Has anyone replaced the tool rest assembly with an upgraded product?
Thank you 🙏🏻 that will help...
How about truing up the tail to the head. Friend has lathe that doesn't line up correctly. When turning pen blanks they are ruined by obvious wobble. I don't know how to do this and I'm having trouble finding any videos on truing up the tail. Thanks.
Just an fyi you can buy handles like those at McMaster Carr. Actually good steel ones.
Do you know which one fits the Harbor Freight Lathe?
@@Hyzer321 You would just have to know what thread size you have. They make them in metric and standard.
NIce! Thanks for the heads up, that's a great tip.
Great tips Braxton, thumbs up.
Thanks for watching!
Great video Braxton... Really awesome t-shirt!
Thanks very much! Waylon is awesome!
Hey Braxton, good job on the video. I am thinking about getting that exact model from Harbor Freight. As of today would you still suggest getting one? Thanks.
It really depends on your budget honestly. This was about all I could afford at the time and it served me well for several years. I gave it to my friend after I got a new lathe and he turned on it for a couple more before the motor finally burned out. A lot of people dislike this lathe, but they’re expecting top quality features for such a low price. It definitely has some drawbacks, but I still feel for the money it’s a good lathe that will get you turning. If you really get in to it you can upgrade. Also if you decide turning isn’t for you then you’re not out a whole bunch of money on a tool that never gets used.
@@BraxtonWirthlin, thank you sir. If I had two or three hundred more dollars to throw in what would you suggest. My email is Flynduv2@gmail.com if you don't mind sharing the info.
paste wax does wonders. Rub on, let dry. Do NOT rub off the way the directions say. Dries slick and leaves a protective film.
We've got a brand new Central Machine 12x36 wood lathe, used only twice. For some reason we can not get the speed to reduce lower than 4. Have you run into this issue? The sales staff at Harbor Freight were unable to help. Waiting to hear a response from the Harbor Freight tech support. The manual makes no mention of any solutions for potential problems.
Unfortunately I never had that issue with my lathe, so I’m not exactly sure what to suggest. The only thing that I could think of is maybe there’s something physically obstructing the lever from actually moving all the way down. Maybe try taking the access panel off and looking to see if you notice anything on the back of the lever that’s stopping it’s movement. Hopefully that helps and sorry I didn’t have a better fix for you. I hope you get it worked out! Maybe they’ll exchange the machine for a properly functioning one at harbor freight
Quick question. Took your advice and I just bought this lathe TODAYat HF as 'open box' for $150. Problem is that it doesn't have the key that goes in the On/Off switch to turn it on! Wondered if I could use anything flat to turn it on or if they are specific to the lathe???? Any answers help greatly!
Mike Barratt I honestly don't remember it having a key. Is it the little yellow piece on the end of the switch? It might be worth a shot to try something flat in there. Or you may be able to order one aftermarket from harbor freight.
is there a way to tighten the headstock mine has a little side to side movement while Im turning
I just bought this lathe and out of the box it spins reverse, is there sonething wrong with it ir can i fix the wiring to make it spin properly.
Just an FYI, you can order replacement parts for that through HF. I just did right before finding this video.
Hey there, been using my lathe almost daily for the past 7 months. Getting some slow down whenever I apply more
Pressure. Do you think that's the belt or a motor issue? Thanks!!!!!
Mike Barratt it could be the belt is wearing out, it’s pretty quick to take of that cover and check it out. I did notice my lathe would slow down if I was turning larger stuff even with a brand new belt. Have you been turning bigger stuff now than in the past? Super dense woods and not having my tools super sharp would sometimes bog it down too, because I had to push a lot harder to get them to cut.
I think this lathe would be just about perfect with a 1.5 to 2hp motor. Id look for a single phase 1.5hp motor that you can swap out and then that sucker will have all the torque it needs
mojo jojo awesome, thanks guys!
Hey Braxton, I know this is an old video, but maybe you can give me a tip. I have a BRAND NEW HF Lathe, same model as yours. I am having trouble with the gear lever being so tight, I can barely move it. Is that just because its new and needs to wiggle its way to happy? Do the set screws on the handle need to be loosened? Thanks in advance
If you try Molibdenium spray as a dry lubricant and rust inhibitor, you will use it on all your tools, auto, guns,etc.
These people have this lathe for $350 OBO and/or a Jet JWL-1236 for $750 OBO (and I don't live where there are many around or much selection). My biggest concern is upgrade-ability. I want to maybe get a duplicator sometime (not to duplicate complex shapes but to make quick, accurate work of turning consistent, accurate OD wood tubes for basic woodwind flutes, like 1.2" from end to end... sucks by hand, but I do it, with a crappy lathe that just broke). Also I currently route flutes "bores" by actually putting two halves thru a router (round nose bit) and gluing them together long-ways... but advanced guys upgrade and tinker their lathes eventually to use a gun drill to bore a 1-piece blank. So I'm wondering if the CM theoretically can do these same things as a standard fit for upgrades or mods, or if the Jet is really the only sane answer? The Jet does also have a hollow tail stock which seems nice for long bores. Thanks - j
Hey, Jeff! I would definitely not pay $350 for a used harbor freight lathe. You can get a brand new one for $400 and use a 20% off coupon on it. The jet is going to be similar in design to this harbor freight as far as functionality and available accessories go. It’s still a bit over priced at $750 in my opinion. If you don’t need the 36” bed length that both those provide I would suggest looking at something like the Rikon 70-220VSR or similar MIDI sized bench top lathe. You’ll get more power in a slightly smaller package with a little bit better build quality since you’re not paying for a machine with a longer bed. Lathe selection is tough, I usually suggest getting the most amount of horsepower you can get within your budget. Hope this helps!
Good tips, thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Kelly!
Nice work, much better now! 🤓
Big time! Thanks for watching!
Nice work man. Mine needs a good cleaning too!
It made a world of difference on mine. It runs like new again!
have you thought about upgrading the motor to a 1hp 1725 1ph? I am attempting to upgrade mine and wondering if you have any thoughts.
I know lots of people have upgraded the motors with great success, but for me personally lack of power was only part of the problem. I also needed a machine that spun a lot slower and had more weight to it. The harbor freight lathe was bouncing all over the place when I would try to rough out an out of round blank. I eventually saved enough money to upgrade to a larger more powerful lathe, but this harbor freight one is still working great at my friend Moy's place. You can see him using it on his channel Moy's woodshop.
i managed to swap out the motor with the one i had described, and remounted the motor behind the spindle. I used a stroboscope to get an idea of the rpms, right under 560 which is still high. i also built a frame around the lathe and weighted it down with sand.i have had the lathe for alittle over 2 years and i do agree its time for a better lathe. thanks for your input
Help a new wood turner. What kind of jaws can I get for this lathe?
Any chuck with a 1”x8 t.p.i adapter will fit on this lathe. I used a grizzly chuck, but I know there are several different brands that make them. It will really depend on your budget. Nova, PSI, and hurricane are a few brands that are more affordable, but still have good quality. Make sure whatever you get is a 1”x8 t.p.i. though, that’s the most important part.
Since it has been awhile, how has the new belt been working out Braxton?
It worked great for me for a couple months after I put out this video, then I upgraded to a larger lathe. It wasn't for any mechanical reasons, I just outgrew this lathe and it wasn't going to be able to handle the bowls and things I was looking to turn. I gave this lathe to Moy Perez of Moy's Woodshop and he's using it like crazy all the time. He hasn't had any issues at all with it. Check out his channel, he's got a video up of the first bowl he turned with it. ua-cam.com/users/shared?ci=IGjbv-ARYgM
Braxton, what chuck do you have on there at the beginning? I'm thinking of purchases one of these lathes but read that the threading may not be standard... Thanks in advance!
No problem, thanks for watching! The threads on this lathe are a standard 1"x8 tpi. The chuck I use is made by grizzly, it's a knock off of a Vicmarc so there's plenty of options for Jaws and other accessories. You can even buy a larger adapter for it if you upgrade lathes, like I have done since the release of this video. My new lathe takes a 1 1/4"x8tpi and it was just a matter of threading the new adapter on. Here's a link for the exact chuck I'm using amzn.to/2gVK0zM hope this helps!
Thanks Braxton. Great job on tips for this lathe. I too have this lathe and so far have had pretty good success. One problem I am having is finding a 6" too rest. The manual says it has a 1" post but it actually measures .96 inch. There are lots of places to buy a 1" post tool rest but they are all just a couple mm too large. Any ideas?
Find a home machinist to either open up the hole in the banjo or turn down the post.
Great instructional video
Thanks, Milton!
Good job. I'll have to get me one of those one day.
Thanks, David! This lathe has served me well.
Have you had trouble with head wobble? If so, how did you address it?
I havent had any problems with the head stock wobbling. It would be hard to say exactly how to fix it though. Where exactly is the wobble coming from on yours? is it the whole head assembly itself that's wobbling or is it just in the spindle?
Braxton Wirthlin I took it apart, the three socket head cap screws that hold down the plate with the indents were very loose, once I tighten those and re-mounted the motor assembly everything seems to be pretty good
Awesome I just did all those same thing last week
I wish I would have changed that belt months ago. Made a huge difference. Thanks for watching, Mike!
Good job, Braxton!
Thanks, Sean!
Nice video Braxton! keep it up!
Thanks, Zach!
Zack, I got a flat head screwdriver stuck in my lathe while attempting to tap out the headstock from the back. How do I get it out?
Robert Pippin that doesn't sound good, how hard did you tap it in? might need to pry it back out from the other side!
Southern Ginger Workshop thanks for the help on this one!
Sorry Braxton. When I was talking about getting the screwdriver stuck in my lathe, I saw the name ZACH on your site, and called you ZACH. BTW, I did get the screwdriver out, and then went on to turnmy very first bowl. My mother loved it, and uses it as a candy dish.
Where can I get a Headstock metric 18/2 1/2 pitch and a tailstock quill? Please help. This is for a Central machinery wood lathe
Like a brand new lathe.... LOL. great tune up video.
It's running like a top for sure now!
Dude, you make a good video. Thanks.
thanks for watching!
Thanks man, great info!
Hope it helps. Thanks for watching!
I have the smaller HF one, I want to move up to that lathe, one of these days.
I like it, It's definitely served me well. Thanks for watching!
Just wanted to note to those that may run into thos problem- my belt burned out a while ago on my HF lathe, same model as this one but perhaps a different year? At any rate, my lathe looks the same BUT when I tried to change the belt..no way to get the new one on, the top pulley that is in the main housing is set in the housing too close to the housing, there simply wasnt enough room to slide the new belt in. I'm pretty mechanically inclined and I assure you I tried every trick I could think of to try and slide the new belt on...there was no room, if I would have forced it , the belt would have been sliced. At any rate, I ended up having to take my grinder and cut a square chunk out of the thick housing directly on top of the flywheel , that allowed me to install the new belt. I imagine this post is hard to understand...except for if someone is running into the same issue, in which case they would immediately know what I'm talking abiut lol.
Bottom line is...if you can't slide the new belt onto the top pulley...just cut a little 2x3 chunk out of the top housing and that will give you enough room to get the new belt on. Hope this saves someone some headaches, I spent several hours trying to get the belt on before I finally just cut away the housing at the top and fixed the problem in about 2 minutes. If I had read a post like this...I could have saved myself a LOT of aggregation lol.
what is the thread size on rear of motor ?
Thank you for posting.
Hey, there what part of the desert you are in? Anywhere in Az or California?
In between the two in Nevada hahaha
@@BraxtonWirthlin I just saw that on another video of yours, you said something about Las Vegas.