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The 7x12 standard chuck would have no problem with that Gerry Leeds UK _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail is evolving - check out the new Windows Live Mail.

Chris, Warco do one, too, and they are all basically Seigs. Their machines have a few rudimentary checks made before being sent out. Their travelling steady is ?18. I don't know how their prices

I stop grinding the top rake just about when the grinding wheel gets to the cutting point. I'm only using two different tools for most of my work at this time but it been working for me. The shim is a

Thanks Andy and Ian it sounds like the 7x12 will do the jobs i have in mind for it so i will be putting an order in soon for iether a sieg c3 or a chester conquest i think they are the same machine...

Just to get the terminology down for lathe work - Turning - reducing the diameter of the work. Facing - reducing the length of the work from an end. Parting - cutting work off on the lathe. Boring -

A couple of questions. When you say "I need to make small sections of it thinner" do you mean make the outside smaller or the inside larger? When you say a "14x1 left hand thread" do you mean a 14mm

hi all- we've been working on getting the 8x12/14 cnc'd lately and posted some comments and pictures on its progress. so far, we're just a few steps away from having the carriage being driven. we've

Hi John, Yes, it's probably wise to be aware of that. It's not that common if you don't work with the stuff much but as you say, people may not make the connection. Same goes for lots of things we

Making your own springs is the best option if you need a one-off spring, or something out of the ordinary. Another option is to buy a length of spring stock and just cut out a section to suit your

Turning epoxy resin and/or using it as a handle can cause a problem for some people because they have, or develop, contact sensitivity to the resin. This may result in an allergic reaction, anything

Hi Andy. I was actually thinking likewise and having read your comments now know I was right! I am using 12mm aluminium rod and having turned it down an inch from the end attempted to cut a 8mm

Hi Rance, You've basicly got it except the first 2 parras go together to describe how I put a handle on a hand tool shaft. For example, I recently cut down a screw driver since I needed a little

John, I think I understand most of what you are saying. Between your first two paragraphs are you talking bout two different procedures? Overall, are you basically saying "Cast a rod of fiberglassing

Thanks for the comments from all. I understand about the jaws sticking out. Since I'm getting an 8x12 I think I will go with the 5" though. I thought about the 6" but I just don't know. I'll wait on

Looks like the scissor type wins out. I'll try to catch one on sale or do the ebay thing. Once I get it in, I may consider making my 2nd one (if further needs arise). Thanks for the input guys. make

Folks, Sorry for the late reply but I've been out of pocket (ie. working a side job to pay for the HF 8x12 that is on order.). I'll fill you in when I get it in my grubby little hands. Thanks a bunch

Me agen John. I have looked through Minitech's offering, they don't seem to have spare threading dials either; but you should ask. I must admit that during the drooling over catalogue stage the

Chris, I had a 3.25" length of 1" diam. aluminium handy, so I've just tried facing it in my 3-jaw, without using undue force to tighten the chuck. In fact, the chucked end was a smaller diam. for a

Hi Ian, Yes, my lathe came from H&F in Sydney. I too was worried about Ozmestore's lack of accessories. Also, he's a long way for after sales service. He never responded to any enquiries on the

G'day John. My extra pinions came with the lathe and there is a chart on the side of the control housing saying which pinion to chose. Some how metric threads are more complex than imperial when it