woodfast outboard thread frustration

[cookie777]

Hi all,
Can anybody help,I want to turn some large diameter work on the outboard side of my Woodfast M910,the thread appears to be M33 X 3.5 but is left hand thread & up to now I have been unable to find a supplier of a chuck to fit. Axminster tools used to make specials but their not interested anymore.I have spare aptc precision chuck backplates with a right hand M33X3.5 threads ,does anyone know of a company that could put a left hand thread in the same backplate or any other ideas to get over the problem ](*,)
Regards Barry

 

[skeetoids]

Hi Barry,

Try the following link:

http://www.woodfast.com.au/index.php?p=1_28

It will take you to Woodfasts contact page, try sending them an e-mail with your problem, you never know they may just sort it out for you.

Let me know how you get on if you try, be interesting to here there response.

Aw the best,

Lee.

 

[cookie777]

Thanks Lee I'll give it a try
Barry

 

[Wood spoiler]

Do you have any industrial estates near you. Take a drive round and look for a small engineering company and call in. Often the smaller guys like a small challenge (bit like when someone brings a challenge to us) and will make a bespoke item.

 

[cookie777]

Thanks Colin I'll give that a try
Barry

 

[SVB]

Barry,

As had been said, have a word with a small eng co. There should be enough meat to cut a LH thread into a RH boss so you will have both in one and can then use that backplate on either end so you will not need a dedicated outboard / inboard chuck.

BRgds
S

 

[Blister]

Thanks Colin I'll give that a try
Barry

Barry

Try Record power as they now market this lathe in green :roll: in the UK

The MAXI 2

http://www.recordpower.co.uk/index.php? ... ed%20Lathe

you will see a chuck on the outboard end

:wink:

 

[cookie777]

Allan
The thread on the maxi is I believe 1 1/4"
Barry

 

[Blister]

Allan
The thread on the maxi is I believe 1 1/4"
Barry

Barry

I did not use the outboard side for turning , only the inboard side and that is M33 x 3.5

Allen

 

[miles_hot]

Also try tool post as they maybe able to help.
Miles

 

[Blister]

Barry

Looks like they did 2 threads

HANDWHEEL BRAKE



Handwheel Brake LH 1" x 10 Thread



Handwheel Brake LH 30mm x 3.5 Thread

Looks like PATRIOT Woodturning Chuck do this one in a insert

Inst/110LH 1" x 10 Left hand Chuck Insert - 1" x 10 Left hand

 

[Blister]

Found the LH M30 x 3.5 as well :mrgreen:

NOVAINSM30X35LH Nova Chuck Insert - M30 x 3.5mm LH $30.00


Click the link

http://www.carbatec.com.au/nova-chuck-inserts_c21566

last one on the list :lol:

 

[cookie777]

The lh thread on this is M33x3.5 so neither will fit Allan,but today I found a small engineer who says he can do it. I've emailed woodfast still waiting for reply ](*,)
thank you all for your help I'll let you know how it go
Barry