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The motor used to drive My "Portass Model S" has recently burnt out in a dramatic fashion .. As a novice I am wondering if experienced Members may be able to suggest an alternative motor I could purchase please ? This would need to be single phase 240 Volts . My aim is to turn fork bushes ...

Hello members , I am a new member and a complete novice in lathe work . I am searching for either help in finding spares for the above ..particularly a headstock bearing housing as one of Mine has cracked at some stage & has been repaired by welding ? Alternatively is there Anyone Who could...

I have been searching for a site such as this for some time , basically to educate Myself on the use of My very old "Bonds Maximus" ("Portass) lathe . At the moment the lathe is in need of restoration & repair which is outside My experience but I am keen to learn . Very Best Wishes to all...