wcndave
Established Member
I have a Scheppach 450 which according to the technical details in the manual has a 1" 8TPI thread on the headstock.
I ordered a package deal axminster chuck set that holds pieces internally / externally, which was also 1" 8TPI, http://www.axminster.co.uk/sessionID/DK ... 724871.htm
however they clearly do not fit, the 450 is about 3/4" bigger than the threads on the chuck.... i can't understand what I've done wrong - ie should there be a completely different measurement i should be looking at to make sure i order compatible parts?
also i cannot see how to get the tail centre off if i want to replace the end. the only way i can see is to put a spanner over the end and force it off with mallet, however as this would be from one side, or other, i am worried about damaging it and sending it off true from center - any idea appreciated.
finally what do people use when want to hold something that is not held at both ends, and also is not a bowl that could be attached to one end.
specifically i want to do wheels for childrens toys, so i use a forstner drill to cut pieces of right thickness so need some kind of mandrill that goes through the drilled center hole and then has a fastner at back, but have no idea where to get such a thing, and how it would actually fasten to the lathe.
i am knew to all this so sorry for my ignorance, hope someone can help me to enjoy this new hobby fully ;-)
I ordered a package deal axminster chuck set that holds pieces internally / externally, which was also 1" 8TPI, http://www.axminster.co.uk/sessionID/DK ... 724871.htm
however they clearly do not fit, the 450 is about 3/4" bigger than the threads on the chuck.... i can't understand what I've done wrong - ie should there be a completely different measurement i should be looking at to make sure i order compatible parts?
also i cannot see how to get the tail centre off if i want to replace the end. the only way i can see is to put a spanner over the end and force it off with mallet, however as this would be from one side, or other, i am worried about damaging it and sending it off true from center - any idea appreciated.
finally what do people use when want to hold something that is not held at both ends, and also is not a bowl that could be attached to one end.
specifically i want to do wheels for childrens toys, so i use a forstner drill to cut pieces of right thickness so need some kind of mandrill that goes through the drilled center hole and then has a fastner at back, but have no idea where to get such a thing, and how it would actually fasten to the lathe.
i am knew to all this so sorry for my ignorance, hope someone can help me to enjoy this new hobby fully ;-)