Recent content by matt_southward

I'll take 2nd dibs on that please, if it doesn't sell.

Hey Phil, well as it happens I would be interested in it. Do you have a pic and external dimensions? Though it might be a week or two before I can come and get it as I'm in for an operation tomorrow.

I did. I've been pondering what to do for upgrades: go fully Axminster and get one of their evolution chucks, or use all my old jaws and get a Sorby (can't get an adaptor for my SC4 chuck it seems). But I also took one of the craft supplies chucks hoping my C spanners would unlock it - but that...

Ah, so you found the c spanners Paul. You might recall I took a CS chuck with me when I bought Ray's graduate, but no spanners were to hand. I've been unable to undo it with the spanner I did have, so haven't done anything with it yet. So a set of spanners would be useful.

Do you still have the hand cranked grinder? I would like that if it's still going please. Thanks.

Hi all - related to my other question, I was looking into the possibility of trying a link belt on my graduate. Has anyone used a modern link belt on one? The spindle bearings seem fine so I don't want to disturb them, but the belt hasn't been used for quite some time so it has obviously...

I recently bought a Union Graduate longbed that used to belong to Ray Key no less (thanks Paul Hannaby) and it's almost fully installed now. I've a couple of niggles to fix before I fully enjoy the machine: When I first set it up there was quite a bit of vibration through the motor plate. I...

Thanks for the tip. I usually avoid Facebook like the plague, but maybe I'll make an exception for this - could be useful!

I guess it's possible to dual thread stuff for the graduate as it's a pretty chunky thread - easier to machine and less chance of cross-threading? I didn't realise they did it until looking into the Graduate lathes.

Yes it is, though maybe you should just go as thin as you dare. For utility ware that's meant to be used I think it's sometimes difficult to judge. I made this bowl with a mortice though, so if it really bugs me I can turn it down some more - provided it doesn't warp too much of course.

Sure, I know you can get left-hand thread chucks, but that doesn't address how you actually use them. The rotation is the same but the body position is different as far as I can see (assuming you carry on cutting bowls the same direction). If you change the rotation to suit right-handed use...

Hey Phil - thanks. I've been in contact with Paul about it and I'm planning on going up to see it, but I wanted to get my head around it first before travelling. It's a long way to everywhere from Cornwall - as you know! I understand about the face plates and maybe I would end up doing more...

Hey Chaps - I'm looking to upgrade from my current setup - a Record CL3 (new version). I've been fairly happy with the CL3 but wanted to upgrade to variable speed and whilst I was doing that, upgrade to something with more mass (the Record stand is laughable and not fit for purpose). So I've...

Salad/fruit bowl in elm (approx 12" diameter), finished with Danish oil, though not the best photo. Quite a tough and fibrous but of wood it was, but I'm quite pleased with the result, though I should have taken it thinner!

Interesting. I was planning to get a 'fine' diamond wheel - well just as soon as they have stock, it's been 6 months! I currently sharpen my gouges on 6" CBN wheels on a high speed grinder, I think the grit is 300 ish, I'm not quite sure. My theory is that I'll re-shape/re-grind on the CBN, but...