Well, the Oneway banjo I ordered as an aftermarket upgrade for my G0766 arrived this afternoon. Can I say SWEEEEEEET!!!???
Okay, the thing is really built and just exudes quality! Now, my less than stellar cell phone pics are all I have as I had to try and hold a tape measure with one hand and iphone with the other, but you will get the idea anyway!
First up, a pic with the new banjo ... G0766 lathe pics 039.jpg
Then a pic with the original rest that came with the G0766. Even with my modification it sits 1/2" below center line.
G0766 lathe pics 040.jpg Note the 14" away from center.....this would go beyond the 22" swing of the lathe!
Next, here is a pic of both banjos on the bed, and on the original banjo I have my Robust low profile 6" rest in the hole.......note it is actually 10" from center, and the new Oneway banjo makes the original rest to sit 14" from center.
G0766 lathe pics 033.jpg I have to say I am impressed with the engineering on the Oneway banjo. The locking handle is a unique and strong mechanism that will pivot as it tightens down on the post, instead of a ratchet handle that has the potential of stripping out. This thing is actually overbuilt!
The part number is H0082 1640 banjo with 1.5 gap for the clamp plate. Even though it says for a 1640 lathe, this was designed to be used with the outboard bed extension and will give you actually 28" of swing capability! One more thing......the color almost exactly matches the paint on the bed of the lathe!
Can we say happy camper?!!! I am really glad I did this upgrade, as it just brings the 0766 up to its full capability!