Recent content by Al 546

Hi, being new to wood turning and almost ready to start turning. Lathe arrived, with chuck and sharpening gear en route to our home in slovenia. I ordered a box set of traditional Robert Sorby chisels before Christmas to be delivered direct via global shipping. Sadly but don't ask me why ...

Morning Paul, thanks, I checked out the machinery 4 wood site last night and decided to go down this route, so you've confirmed my decision. Cheers Al

Morning Colin I'm writing this message from beautiful Slovenia where we ourselves have retired. Infact yours and my retired sound quite similar but wouldn't change it. Its raining and blowing a gale at this moment, maybe the remnants of storm Bella that I saw on uk news. Having just read...

Hi, I'm on the look out for the cast iron left side mount that carries the chisel rest pole, I have the pole but when I brought the lathe this was lost. I also require the small tee rest if anyone can help. Regards

Please ignore my reply, as I posted the two above answers came up on my tablet. After looking at my options I'm going to buy an adaptor and go to m33 then there's plenty of choice. When I'm up and running what ever I make first I will send you picture. Many thanks

Morning, thanks for your reply. I'm new on here and can't find the for sale section. Where should I be looking?

Can you tell me where the for sale section is or am I going blind?

Thanks very much for your help , its give me options. Regards.

Hi, I've recently purchased an old but in very good nick union jubilee. Where can I buy a four jaw chuck , I'm pretty sure my thread size is 1 inch by 10 tpi, I'm aware some of them came with 8 tpi. Or should I buy a adaptor that will allow me to use more common sized fittings?