S Shay Vings Established Member Joined 17 Apr 2009 Messages 122 Reaction score 0 Location Cambridge 25 Jun 2013 #1 Any recommendations for the best size to buy if I can only afford one. Maybe 7/8 ?
R Roger C Established Member Joined 1 Dec 2011 Messages 124 Reaction score 0 Location Pretoria RSA 25 Jun 2013 #2 Hi I bought a 7/8 in 1997 and am still using it for all the spindle work from 1" sq work to 6" sq table legs, so if it is all you can afford and you need one buy it. Roger C
Hi I bought a 7/8 in 1997 and am still using it for all the spindle work from 1" sq work to 6" sq table legs, so if it is all you can afford and you need one buy it. Roger C
S Spindle Established Member Joined 7 Aug 2011 Messages 1,979 Reaction score 2 Location Aberdeenshire 25 Jun 2013 #3 Hi Depends entirely on the smallest thing you intend to turn unless you already have an alternate means. My most used Stebcentre is the 1/2" one which I will use on spindles up to about 2". From 2" - 3" I use a 7/8" and for anything larger I use a chuck. To be honest, I could do without the 7/8" but not the 1/2". Regards Mick
Hi Depends entirely on the smallest thing you intend to turn unless you already have an alternate means. My most used Stebcentre is the 1/2" one which I will use on spindles up to about 2". From 2" - 3" I use a 7/8" and for anything larger I use a chuck. To be honest, I could do without the 7/8" but not the 1/2". Regards Mick
