The tailstock on the SIP 01488 Lathe I just got doesn't sit centrally on the bed, even when it's clamped down it's off centre and still moves around a bit. Is this normal, either for this lathe or any other ?
I'm also looking for another way to hold spindles, apart from having to ram a point into them. Something self centering would be perfect - any suggestions ? It's got an external thread on the headstock spindle which I can;t remember the size of at the moment (3/4 x 16 Tpi ?)
And lastly, anyone know where I can get hold of some hardwood blanks, 1"x1" by 17" ? Can't find anything suitable on google or fleabay.
I'm also looking for another way to hold spindles, apart from having to ram a point into them. Something self centering would be perfect - any suggestions ? It's got an external thread on the headstock spindle which I can;t remember the size of at the moment (3/4 x 16 Tpi ?)
And lastly, anyone know where I can get hold of some hardwood blanks, 1"x1" by 17" ? Can't find anything suitable on google or fleabay.