Recent content by meehaja

ok, as promised, here's pictures of all the chuck bits I have. It seems to be a craft supplies combination chuck? Next question is how does all this fit together? Some of the "jaws" have/had elastic bands round them. Is this for storage or structural...

As suggested by peter, a good tap from the other end with a bit of rod pushed through moved it! Thanks for all your advice all!

Sorry, its a Naerok WL12037, which seems to be the same as a Clarke CWL 12D? The spindle does seem to be hollow, so is it just acase of find something that fits and poke it out? Sounds too easy!

on closer inspection, the chucks are labeled (in hand writing that looks scarily like mine!) so far we have; 3 jaw chuck contracting jaws x2 mini expanding jaws 1 inch pin chuck 1/2 inch pin chuck craft supplies combination chuck expanding jaws x2 4 jaw chuck plus a selection of other bits and...

Likewise, I'm in Leeds, just spent an hour looking at my lathe an wondering where to start! If you find anyone in this neck of the woods I'd be interested too!

Thats not a bad idea! I'll take some photos over the weekend, and post them to flikr.. anyone who fanices themselves as a detective and thinks they may be able to help can peruse at their own convenience!

Hi, I use pallet wood for all sorts, and as you say its a plentiful supply of cheap wood and is often free! For taking apart pallets I usually loosen the joins with a crow bar, then get in there with a flat ended pry bar, hammering if necessary. then hammering the nails through from the sharp...

Hi, quick introduction and a question/ request for advice as well! I'm Jim, I've never really done any turning, but I have been toying with the idea for a while, as I've been working with wood more and more lately. I'm not good with wood working, and my constructions are more utilitarian than...