Mini Lathe Multiple Banjos Single Point Threading

[jjr2001]

Hi Paul

I am not sure that a few teeth more would improve the torque that much and the drive pulley is going to be smaller in diameter than original which is fairly small already.

Roberts solution is very good and compact. He really improved torque with his gearing and since his spindle already had gears I don't imagine his mod upped the noise level much if any. I have the belt drive model and would like to keep it all belt driven. I found this 2:1 reduction belt drive that can be ordered with 14mm hubs so it would be an almost direct fit. I would have to relocate the motor to the rear where I have table space. Then I could put a jack shaft where the motor was with the new drive gear and the old 20 tooth gear (mine is aluminum). Only down side is the motor is now on the table.

Here is a link to a 2:1 reduction for $20.00. Seems like a good price.
See below for the missing link.....

Cheers, JR