Robust owners - now or soon to be.

[Tom Godley]

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to turn on a just delivered Robust lathe that had the new quick release head stock. This option replaces the two bolts with a cam and lever design -- so no tools are needed when you want to reposition the head!

A quick e-mail to Robust and UPS plus about 10min work and my headstock glides!

A great upgrade for this lathe.

[Reed Gray]

I have had mine for a couple of months now. I think possibly that Brent developed this for me, but others must have asked about it. I never realized how often I moved my headstock (on my old PM) until I got the Robust with the 2 nuts. A great add on, and I wouldn't be without it.
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[Steve Schlumpf]

I don't own a Robust but sure have been giving it some thought! I have the Jet 1642 with the sliding headstock and there is no way I would be without one ever again! Glad to see Brent came out with the upgrade as I am sure it is going to be in demand!

[Tom Godley]

I was surprised how many times I moved the head as I did one hollow-form!

With the quick release it was easy to just move the head around without loosing the position - as can often happen when you try to tighten a nut

It reminded me of 25 years ago when I had to reposition everything with a wrench.

This upgrade really takes advantage of the stainless steel ways.