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I've sold my speed reducer and forgot to include the drive hub. Problem is, idk which one is the correct drive hub for the speed reducer. I've got 3 different hubs. 1 has a closed end with 4 grooves, 90° apart. Another is open all the way through and has 5 grooves. The 3rd one is longer than the oth...

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Speed reducer for $239. Not a "bargain" but both 4 week wait. If I was closer, I might.

If you can be patient, one may turn up. I got lucky and found one on Craigslist for $50 a few years ago. If you set up alerts for what you are interested in, and in cities as far as you are willing to travel or where you have friends or family who could help handle the shipping, some bargains are s...

Happy New Year. Sorry to be the bearer of bad newsbut they rarely come up on E Bay or Craigs list and when they do the asking price is up near the factory price with no warranty. I thought about selling mine when I upgraded to the Power Pro headstock but changed my mind when I realized that 35 RPM ...

I've been watching ebay, Craigslist and even the marketplace on FB with no luck. Anyone here want to sell their speed reducer that's collecting dust?

I've used my to turn a few Christmas ornaments and a couple bowls. I've had pretty good success but I've also run into the limitations I spoke of earlier. With patience, I was able to buy a nice speed reducer on eBay for $150. Which takes the minimum speed down to 100 RPM. That not only solves the ...

I've used my to turn a few Christmas ornaments and a couple bowls. I've had pretty good success but I've also run into the limitations I spoke of earlier.

I've got a shopsmith 510 with double quill bearings. My question is how good canews the lathe be? I realize it isn't going to be a top of the line oneway but how much does that matter. Right now, I'm happy with the swing and hp. 2 things that I don't like are the light weight and a slow speed that i...

Well that figures, it's an Emerson.

I'm hoping to find someone that would change the bearings and wire my motor for reverse for me (Mark V). I've read the fine tutorial and have concluded that it would probably be best to let someone more experienced do this for me Any suggestions? Thanks in advance