So i`ve been using an Atlas lathe for a while .. and i like my 7x even more than the atlas because of its variable speed, quiet, and so forth...
The Atlas banjo for change gears allows two sets of compound gears, while the 7x allows just one compound set.
Has anyone ever made a new banjo for the mini lathe that allows an extra set of compound gears? This would be a real easy way to halve or more the speed of the leadscrew when using the 80 tooth gears.
Now for layout ... if the banjo on the mini lathe had a clamp instead of a guide slot - it could be used as is without any trouble ... I think it would be easy enough to just make a new one that clamps and looks like the atlas piece.
I`d be interested in seeing anything that others have done!
In the photo the mini lathe part is on the left, the curved slot is used to tighten this down to a standoff on the lathe bed.
The Atlas banjo for change gears allows two sets of compound gears, while the 7x allows just one compound set.
Has anyone ever made a new banjo for the mini lathe that allows an extra set of compound gears? This would be a real easy way to halve or more the speed of the leadscrew when using the 80 tooth gears.
Now for layout ... if the banjo on the mini lathe had a clamp instead of a guide slot - it could be used as is without any trouble ... I think it would be easy enough to just make a new one that clamps and looks like the atlas piece.
I`d be interested in seeing anything that others have done!
In the photo the mini lathe part is on the left, the curved slot is used to tighten this down to a standoff on the lathe bed.