Mr Finch
Established Member
Howdy folks, long time no speak.
I noted that Axi are £200 off the 1628 at the mo and I was about to pull the trigger and buy it (to finally replace my Coronet Elf) when I thought I would stop and check the chuck insert. It would seem that Sorby list an M33 x 3.5 insert but nobody seems to sell it.
Am I on a loser with this chuck do you reckon? If I buy the lathe will I be left with an expensive doorstop? I know they do an exert but that's not what I am looking for. This will move the chuck away from the headstock putting extra pressure on the bearing.
Should I flog the Patriot and buy something else? Any thoughts on what I should buy?
Or, should I buy a different lathe? In the £1600 (with stand) price range, must have VS and preferably a rotating headstock for outboard (large turning). I would prefer to have the flat bed rather than the bars that some record lathes seem to come with too.
TIA!
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I noted that Axi are £200 off the 1628 at the mo and I was about to pull the trigger and buy it (to finally replace my Coronet Elf) when I thought I would stop and check the chuck insert. It would seem that Sorby list an M33 x 3.5 insert but nobody seems to sell it.
Am I on a loser with this chuck do you reckon? If I buy the lathe will I be left with an expensive doorstop? I know they do an exert but that's not what I am looking for. This will move the chuck away from the headstock putting extra pressure on the bearing.
Should I flog the Patriot and buy something else? Any thoughts on what I should buy?
Or, should I buy a different lathe? In the £1600 (with stand) price range, must have VS and preferably a rotating headstock for outboard (large turning). I would prefer to have the flat bed rather than the bars that some record lathes seem to come with too.
TIA!
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