Recent content by UpstartThread97

That is really really helpful - thank you so much! Absolute wealth of information on that site - thanks again.

Hi all, I have recently been given a fairly old drill press made by Walker Turner, model No DP1040. It’s pretty large and is extremely heavy. I have spent a fairly substantial amount (3 figures) having the motor overhauled/rebuilt but feel it’s worth it because the quill is substantial and has...

I've been using some I bought from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07PK3L1Y2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I hope that link works. They do 2 options - spot or "flood". The magnets are really strong although the metal disks they supply to stick to non-metallic...

Many thanks to all/both. I will obtain the necessary Chestnut stuff and try it. I have plenty of buffing wheels, mops etc.

Good question, but I thought you were talking about turning between centres, not drilling. But there are ways of doing it without a chuck - I would mount it on the slot morticer and drill it that way, but I don't know what fittings you have.

I spoke with Derek a couple of weeks back - he's overrun with orders and queries 'cos of lockdown. Like me he's a Category "A" risk for Covid so isn't going out much if at all.

Yes Please! [email protected] Thanks in advance.

I take your point, but if you turning tool handles do you need a chuck anyway? Will a straightforward MT1 drive centre not suffice?

I absolutely agree, but if you can point me to any Company that makes a GOOD chuck with a 7/16x16TPI thread I would be interested to know.

Hi - I have been turning for a while but am a relative newcomer/dunce when it comes to applied finishes; my question is this: I have an elm bowl which I originally just sanded and then applied 2 coats of Danish Oil. I now want to put a decent shine on it, which I would normally do by sanding...

Hi - I am an ardent Coronet user and restorer in Sunbury. I am currently using a Coronet Major MkII I have restored with all the trimmings/add-ons. For the purposes of this post I am assuming that your Consort has a headstock spindle with a 7/8ths x 16TPI thread on it. I too had the quandary of...

I'm about to have a new starter fitted to my lathe, which has a reversable motor. The electrician has pointed out that he could fit a Forward/Reverse Starter, but it is pretty expensive. My question: what are the advantages of being able to reverse one's lathe?

Hi Sam - sorry for delay. Just checked but no PM come through. Want to try again?!

Sorry for not getting back to you Sam. I have mixed results for you following my meeting; if you want to give me your email address, I will drop you a line with some contact details and other results. Chris (Bond) aka UpstartThread97.

If you've also got the planer thicknesser and the extension/take-off table that sometimes comes with it, then you need to allow quite a considerable amount of "swing" space. Alas, my system is also in bits at the moment, so can't help you any further on that one! I too am in process of building...