[crw-talk] Wanted: Lathe camlock banjo

[Ken Grunke]

I'm in need of a banjo (toolrest holder) for my "new" (new purchase, 
it's about 85 years old) Atlas Craftsman lathe to replace the rinky-dink 
wrench-tightening banjo the lathe came with. The one from my Jet 1236 
would be perfect fit, but that lathe will be finding a new owner in the 
near future (more on that below). I'd only have to make a new clamp 
plate for any similar banjo that someone might have laying around. Needs 
to be for 1" toolpost to fit the ones I have already. If you have one, 
send me a picture and name your price, I'll come pick it up if it suits me.

Now, regarding the Jet 1236 I replaced, this lathe was purchased for me 
by Jim Cox a few years ago as a gift. I want to pay it forward and 
donate it to a novice woodturner who may be financially challenged as I 
was when Jim gifted it to me. I haven't figured out the best way to make 
this happen, maybe a raffle? Or a nomination of names, voted on by club 
members? I'd be willing to donate it directly to the club, and can 
deliver it up to the next meeting if that works OK.

The lathe is in fairly good shape, not used too hard, but the Reeves 
drive doesn't engage very well at the low speed ranges. A good cleaning 
and lubrication will probably fix that.

Ken Grunke