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I have a MarkV 500. In the headstock parts list I need to replace the bearing on the Drive sleeve assembly. the bearing is the one ref# 54 retaining ring holds. I replaced the Gilmer belt and I think I messed up the bearing getting it back together because it starts to get warm then hot to the touch ...

Your post got my attention so did a little research on the barley twist and found a couple of web sites on both how to do them by hand turning on the lathe and also using a rather expensive tool combo utilizing a lathe like device and router like device. Also the Woodright has had an episode that ...

Thanks Chuck, sounds like the way to do it. I was familier on how they do it on a machine lathe but not wood. Thanks again. J601

Can anyone help as to how to turn barley twist on my lathe? They are used as candle sticks in England.
Thanks