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Precision Matthews PM1030V Lathe QCTP Trent Rudat 2 Jaw Pipe Chuck, Albrecht 1/32 - 1/2 inch Keyless Tailstock Chuck, QCTP w/ 7 Tool Holders, 3 & 4 Jaw chucks, accessories & Manual. Less than 20 hours on the Lathe. Buyer responsible for pickup & shipping. $2,000.

Personally I would want to shorten that arbour. With it hanging out like that if you get a crash or a bad catch then you could do some read damage to the headstock or bearings. Personally I prefer a direct mount chuck (all mine are) for accuracy and safety, I realise that isn't always practical but...

I finally got my Precision Matthews PM1030V and Spindle mounted Chuck from Trent Rudat. I like the spindle mount clamped in the 3 jaw chuck. It will make changing out fast and simple.

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If I had room for the PM1236 in my shop, that is the one I would have bought. My PM1030V is being delivered to me on Monday.
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Mine with the 1.5" motor pulley wheel to 6" pulley has my belt speed right about 446 sfpm. It's plenty slow enough not to cause speed friction problems with my fingers. The belts are nice and supple too. (Econaway Abrasives)

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The Sander I built is similar to Don Warren's as far as belts (2"x72") motor (1725rpm) pulleys 1.5"/6". I made the legs and upright post out of 2x2x1/4 square tubing and the boom is 1 1/2x1 1/2x1/8" tubing and the tension post is 1 1/2" round Stainless tubing. I can adj...

Here is a link to photos of my shop in progress and stages of construction and evolution of my slack belt sander that I designed and fabricated myself. It started out as 2"x100" with two Idlers, but wound up as 2"x72" with one idler/tracking wheel. Belt speed is 466 fpm. I'm get...

Here is a link to photos of my shop in progress and stages of construction and evolution of my slack belt sander that I designed and fabricated myself. It started out as 2"x100" with two Idlers, but wound up as 2"x72" with one idler/tracking wheel. Belt speed is 466 fpm. I'm gett...

Thank you! I am in Everett, WA. (Puget Sound)

HL

Hello everybody, I've been viewing this Forum for quite a while now, and figured it was time to pipe up, so to speak. I made my first tobacco pipe in 1973, and have made them on and off through the years just for my own amusement and gave them to friends. I decided early last year to begin pipemakin...