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Re: Tension Pin - I talked with SS customer service, she had no idea what it's for...she even put me on hold to ask others - no answers!

So I could have a lathe up top, and the grinding wheel center ?

Recall Charlese's double drill chuck/sanding setup?

New to forum, I do not recall

Since I have a 2nd Mk VII now, maybe I can put the sharpening stone on the front shaft of the 2nd unit, and keep the 1st unit a dedicated lathe. Is there a list of item(s) that can go on the rear shaft? Sanding disc or sanding drum... maybe the band saw I want.... Now that I have 2 units, I think I ...

It just happens I purchased my 2nd Mk VII setup yesterday and it came with 2 plates... lg and sm

Not sure who makes them though - looks like they'll fit.

So I just purchased my 2nd Mk VII for $50, and it came with these face plates - 6" and 3.5"

Only marking is on the small one, 3053-2X (the X goes across one of the holes, so is unreadable)

Very heavy.

Sorry for all the questions.... I'm almost ready to start making stuff

Oooh, ooh, ooh

Can I put a grinding stone wheel on this to be my tool sharpener for my lathe turning tools?

Ideas?

Anyone have a illustrated parts breakdown for the Mk VII, so I don't have to ask for help each time ?

I do have the live center - that seemed like a must have... Thx for the info on Nova... think I'll be headed in that direction :cool: I plan on making shallow bowls, no more than 4" deep, and no more than 10" wide. I'd really like to make the once with a flat top, so I can stick it in my l...

So if I'm spending upwards of $30 on the name-brand lathe faceplate, would that money be better spent towards an adjustable chuck/jaw combo? Especially with the added benefit of not having to use screws to attach every time?

Anyone have a recommendation on what's worked best for you?