I broke my banjo!

I have one

TDaniel

>Matthew, I just happen to have one; email me if you are interested.

TD

Re: I have one

David Galloway

>There are a variety of banjos that can use plates that fit your lathe. Oneway has an excellent one, Delta has one. Look at some of the catalogs. If all else fails, call Mike at Highland Hardware in Atlanta.

David

Re: I broke my banjo!

Peter Teubel

>Been there, broke that, got a Oneway 1236 (banjo, that is). Its pricey, but it makes my Jet 1236 a pleasure to use again. I'm soon going to replace my Nova banjo with a Oneway 1640 banjo.

Nova 3K

Phil Joines in Krum, Texas

>I used a Nova banjo on SWMBO's Delta after adding riser blocks. It is a lot longer than the Griz so you probably won't need to use the extention, the tool post goes past the locking bar instead of hitting it. 1" diameter post so making a tool rest or finding an aftermarket unit is easy. You may need to replace the locking plate. Got it from Woodcraft for $90.

Re: I broke my banjo!

Brad Vietje

>Matthew,

Yup -- classic problem with these lathes.

Basically, the banjo is a piece of junk, and the extension arm is a dangerous (and pathetically designed) health hazzard ! I strongly recommend using it for a window weight, or a canoe anchor, but for the good of your valuable fingers, don't ever put it back on your lathe ! If you hurl it into the woods (another excellent use !), check for wayward hikers or pedestrians, as it could be hazardous as a projectile, too. Those crafty folks that make trebuchet's, catapults, and "Punkin Chuckers" might be able to hurl it a mile or so out into a lake or ocean near you -- ask around; you never know.

Peter's suggestion is a very good one -- get a better banjo, from a better-made 12" lathe, which will have a number of benefits. Chief among them is that the vertical column that holds the toolrest post will be taller (as the 1236 & clones SHOULD be), and will support the toolrest much better. AND -- it won't come with that stooooopid extension arm !

Safe Spinning ;)

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

Re: I broke my banjo!

John Lucas

>Matthew

In Tennessee a brocken banjo is the best thing that happens to a band.

Re: I broke my banjo!

Matthew George

>Peter,

Do you recall the model of the lathe or the banjo part number you ordered from Oneway? I'd at least like to investigate a move-up in quality here.

I don't see a model 1236 Oneway lathe, BTW. I see a 2436, and a 1224; but no 1236.

Thanks for the tip,

-Matt

Re: I broke my banjo!

Matthew George

>Thanks to all for the useful responces. I used the 'on-line chat' function of the HF web-site; and was quoted $6.48 for a new 'tool rest body' (I referenced the on-line manual and part number even). I ordered two (since I think this all will probably happen again). Took all of two minutes to do beginning to end. On hind-sight, I shoulda' done it earlier. It was easier than actually going in-person to the HF store, and a heck-of-alot less frustrating.

Of coarse if this happens again, I'll probaby break down and buy a better banjo that costs more than the entire lathe did.

-Matt

Re: I broke my banjo!

Bill Hale

>I still like the saying !

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Good turning and try to be safe

Bill

Re: I broke my banjo!

Peter Teubel

>1224 is what I meant. They changed their web site again and I cannot find the banjo listing. Give them a call and they'll know exactly what you need. I believe the banjo and toolrest (required because all other toolrests are too tall) will cost you a little over $220.