--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "ccarlile1" <ccarlile1@y...>
wrote:
I have a problem getting a thin disk (1/4") setup in a 3-jaw chuck
If the disk has any holes in it, you can use them to mount it to a
faceplate. If there is one central hole (like a washer), you can use
a drawbar (long bolt) to hold it to the spindle nose - use some paper
(typing or similar) to increase friction between the work and the
spindle nose.
If you must use the 3-jaw, use parallels between the workpiece and
the front of the chuck. You may need to add shims if the front of
the chuck is not true. Be certain to remove the parallels before you
apply power to the lathe - they WILL come flying out if they possibly
can.
If the answers you have so far don't seem to solve to problem, ask
again with a little more detail about the workpiece.
RA
