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Sanjay F:
Hi Paul

Having cut my teeth on one of these lathes, I did several modifications to mine including adding a cover to the apron to prevent what you have described. Check out this video for several mods, but the one for this particular issue is at 12:50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkWQLbPo60

55fairlane:
Get some things sheet stock and make a cover to keep the crap out of those gears....that is probably in the top 3 mods to must do.....

PaulR:
Thanks both, will do when I get time  :ThumbsUp:

leete:
A plastic CD case is/was the material of choice to make that cover. 

PaulR:

--- Quote from: leete on May 06, 2026, 02:50:12 pm ---A plastic CD case is/was the material of choice to make that cover.

--- End quote ---
Good idea... if only I still have one around these days, will check.

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