Axminster Chuck set help

[Leo]

Hi all, new to site, so here goes.

I live in Lanzarote and am a woodturner here, I sell pieces on the Tourist markets mainly, but also via my web site.

Anyway,

Does anyone have an opinion on, or own this Axminster Chuck set...........http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=0. :?:

I am considering buying one for small stuff, Goblets, spinning tops, small bowls etc.

Any advice/info good or bad would be much appreciated. I am unable to buy any woodturning items on the Island, so need to use a UK. company.

Thank you ccasion5:

 

[Leo]

oops................what " REPORT TO MODERATOR". have I boobied already, if so then sorry

 

[BMac]

Hi Leo,

And welcome. You got caught in the spam trap. After four posts it is lifted so I'll post the link for you.

Here's the chuck Leo is talking about:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=0

Brendan.

 

[Leo]

Thanx Brendan

 

[Blister]

Hi Leo

you should be OK with this , I have a few of the bigger brother Super precision chucks and have no complaints

Don't over work it though :wink:

 

[Leo]

Thank Blister,

I am just a bit worried that it will not be up to the job,I am looking at this one and the K10 ( 100mm ) + jaw set.

Still undecided....................but i am like that anyway.

Leo

 

[Leo]

Sorry that I have been away so long, but lost this site somehow. Must be my age.

Anyway, I went for the Axminster Chuck set and within a couple of months, it is useless, worn out the key tightening bit.

I was offered another with 25% off, but what would I do with another flawed Chuck. All I wanted was new key parts, but no spares at Axminster, so I bought a dud and it looks like no help will be coming my way.

I MUST from now on only buy from good suppliers, who can/will help if there is a product flaw.

Lesson learned.

Rant over !! ??

 

[Blister]

Opps

Looks like you over worked the chuck

It does say on the axminster site " this little chuck is sure to prove popular with turners of small scale and miniature "

Axminster are good suppliers most people have no problems

 

[Leo]

Blister,

I understand what you mean, I just can't believe that they can't help with spares and that the Chuck ( I know it said not to over work it, on their site ) but it should say that it is for very gently holding balsa wood.

I agree that they are a good supplier, but aftersales is the main problem I have. For the sake of a couple of spares, that I can't get, my Chuck is useless to me.

Companies that will go that extra mile to help, seem to have vanished.

BTW. does anyone know how to get spares for Chucks ???

 

[Richard@Axminster]

Hi everyone,

Sorry for any inconvenience caused and I'm pleased to say this has now resloved. A new chuck will be leaving Axminster today bound for Lanzatote!

 

[Leo]

Richard,

I can not tell you how grateful I am for your help on this. I was getting nowhere via e-mail and as you noticed getting frustrated by it all.

Your help has restored my faith in Axminster, who I have used many times before, the delivery is good, which is difficult over here.

Maybe I should have mentioned the warranty too, but never gave it a thought.

You went the extra mile for me, which I needed, so again, thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Leo

 

[loz]

=D>

Well done Leo ! and Karma to Axminster - why cannot all suppliers be as helpful ?

Laurence

 

[Leo]

Loz,

Well done Richard, he's da MAN............................. =D> =D>