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    Craftex CT089

    I think that using the V would be a great idea! Only problem being ......I don't have a milling machine. I would have to find someone to machine it......might be cheaper to buy a new lathe. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  2. M

    Craftex CT089

    The tailstock has two detent balls on one side, maybe I can adjust them somehow. ... Sent from my SM-G900W8 using Tapatalk
  3. M

    Craftex CT089

    You are right Tom, the red arrow part is a bit too narrow, oddly enough though, the other end is the right width, it's like it tapers a little towards the headstock end. it's cuts ok. I can't seem to get a good finish cut no matter what I do, it could just be the tooling, or my inexperience.
  4. M

    Craftex CT089

    Great ideas on the tailstock guys, I am going try and pull it apart and post some pictures.
  5. M

    Craftex CT089

    I agree, I would like to find out what modifications that others have made.
  6. M

    Craftex CT089

    Hi Guys, I have the Craftex CT089 13x24" metal lathe from busy bee. Im having a few issues. Firstly, the tailstock doesn't seem to want to center properly. It has an adjustment on it to move it in our out, but the issue i have it that it kind of "twists" on the bed when you apply the cam...
  7. M

    Craftex CT089

    I have the same lathe. If you don't mind me asking, why do you have all these parts?
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