Recent content by Tammistar

Just finished counting and over the last 3-4 years I have made 63 pairs of crush grind mills using this tool. Never had a problem with it and providing the carbide bits are kept sharp and correctly positioned, it is the easiest way that I know of to accurately and quickly drill the correct...

Definitely leather hole punches and the blade is a leather skiving / trimming knife which looks like the handle has been shaped as an edge burnisher.

I have one of these. Really happy with the performance and accuracy. Had to adjust the ‘laser cross hairs’ as they were out of alignment with drill bit. The round wheel takes a bit of getting used to but I fitted a steering wheel knob (£6ish from Amazon?) to it and it’s now easier to use than my...

Still hooked on turning, but currently experimenting with wood and resin. Will be ‘non-productive’ for a few months as we’re moving from the West Midlands to the Highlands.

Hi again, Tim, it probably does look like I made an impulse buy but to be honest, the 1628 was always going to be the favourite because realistically, I just don't have the room for something like the Maxi 1 or a Killinger 1450. I would have to lose valuable cupboard space to get the lathe and...

Thanks guys for all the tips / suggestions. I went to see the 1628 at Axminster Warrington today, of course only to check it out in the flesh, so to speak and try to work out how an outrigger could bolt on. There’s a logical mounting point at the end of the bed so I’m optimistic. I really was...

Thanks for all of your replies, at least I have a better idea of what is possible. I looked at the options of free standing tool rests but for me, space is an absolute premium and I can see something like that being put out of the way and never used. I did look at the Killinger lathes before...

Hi everyone. This is my first post on the site and I'm hoping someone can answer my question. I'm considering purchasing the Axy 1628 but it will be bench mounted due to lack of room. I now understand that although the headstock swivels, there is no outrigger for this lathe only the bed...