Recent content by Hippo55

It’s a weak spot of the 419. Mine is starting to slip so I sometimes take it off and use a pair of grips. I have read one owner had modified the shank to take a metal wheel that he had fashioned. Can’t remember where I came across that though. A new one may not last being just plastic.

Hi Simon Apologies for late reply. Been having some login issues. Unfortunately I’m going to have to leave the grinder and chisels as my family have advised they may have already got similar items for my birthday. Many thanks and apologies again, Kieron.

Thankyou. I am just starting out myself, having not turned anything for over 25 years. I would have been interested in the lathe had you been not so far away but have recently bought the smaller version of yours with a chuck and some Hamlet, Crown and Taylor chisels. Do you have any pics of...

Hi Simon I may be interested in the chisels and the Grinder/jigs please What kind of price are you looking for? Thankyou. Kieron

I've recently purchased a Kity 419 and found this thread a fanastic starting point for some upgrades/adjustments. Great work and thankyou.