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Hi, I have a Fox mini lathe with mt2 tapers at head and tailstock. I also have several drill type chucks from Proops but the actual taper is too long at the headstock end. At the tailstock winding out the quill solves it. Can I simply hacksaw off a bit for the headstock end, and if so is it soft...

Hi all, just a note as a beginner to say thanks to everyone at Axminster in Warrington for a really good day. The staff were really helpful, and the members of several North West clubs were brilliant at answering many novice questions as well some lovely demonstrating. Thanks to all involved! Terry

Hi, I'm a beginner having just purchased a lovely fox mini/midi lathe. I have just bought 3 chucks from Proops, 2 of them the required mt2 taper. When I tap out the prong, and replace with the chuck on the taper, it doesn't want to stay in with the lathe running. I guess I'm doing something...

Am about to get my first lathe, and am on a tight budget. I am looking at a cheap set of chisels while I learn the ropes, and have seen a Marksmen set of six for £50. They all look to be the right size and type for me although the skew chisel is only 1/2". I appreciate that they are not 1st...