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I sold the old chuck and returned the adaptor to Yandles, I am very happy with my new toy (SC4) : )

SC4 is back in stock at Yandles for my size of M33 x 3.5 - I have put my order in : )

I double checked and gave it a good tighten - seems to work better now. Still not 100% comfortable with it, three lumps of metal spinning at high speed rather than just one - Might just go for the SC3 and the direct connection and sell this one on. Although Record charge a huge amount for...

I might return the adaptor. I tried it this morning with my Nova Chuck on. It vibrated even with no wood attached and did not feel very safe. I am wondering with the two adaptors it makes the Nova too heavy. On the box it says it's for the rp2000 chuck which is smaller than my one, I don't...

For information, I had confirmation that the adaptor from Record is hollow - which is great news for me : )

I have ordered the insert now, the only thing I was wondering now, is if the insert is hollow or not. It would be ideal if it was, as I could use pin jaws and be able to use thinner bits through the headstock.

I think you're right, I measured the insert this morning and it was about 1 1/2" - I will let you know how I get on. At least if I get the nova working again I will have a back up chuck as well if I choose to get a new one : )

I think that would work, thank you. I might try and work out what the thread of the chuck is. As currently the chuck already has a thread insert to fit it on my old lathe DML36SH (record), which had a thread of 34 x 16tpi

I have submitted a question to Axminster on this, as the user guide says that you should not. Also the record system seems to be cheaper overall (probably not British made) - The SK100 package is still just shy of £190 and the jaws all seem to be a bit more than the record equivalent.

Hello, I have just setup my new lathe and looking forward to starting to turn again once this cold snap is over. I have only just started to look at getting a chuck to fit my lathe as my supernova 2 chuck does not have a thread suitable (M33 x 3.5 - Axminster lathe AT350WL). If I was a rich...

Hello, I am looking to sell my supernova 2 chuck - it fitted my record DML36 SH lathe which I believe the thread to be 3/4" x 16 TPI - the chuck has an insert to reduce the size to fit the lathe (not sure on the size). Box it came in is a bit knackered and if I don't manage it, it needs a...

@Farmer Giles If I was closer I would jump at the chance of buying off you. Your needs sound a bit different to mine, I am moving from a double garage (I had a ducted system) to a small outbuilding (very small), so the hose will just move between the machines. I like the idea of the NVD as I am...

Hello, I was thinking about buying the NUMATIC NVD750 from Axminster, but it's now out of stock on the Axminster site : ( It looks to fit most of my needs, will work with my power tools and probably do a reasonable job with a bandsaw and light work with a thicknesser. Cost is high though...

How about old scaffolding planks. Some one at the weekend, said they have changed what they use right now, so there may be some going cheap. In my previous house, I made a raised bed out off weatherboards (I think that's what they are called).

I had inherited one of these, never knew what it was for : ) Now know - thank you.