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  1. alpha1

    Pratchet kit thread size

    Hi Guys Does any one know what the thread sizes are for the Pratchet nib section and the Click section. I bought a number of these kits when they first came to market. I have made up a number of them only to find I can not screw the nib section on or I can not screw the click part in. I have at...
  2. Tiny James

    chuck insert/adapter wanted

    So My chuck is 1" x 8 tpi and I'm after a insert to fit this to a T12 lead screw but I can't find one for the love of money. So I was thinking of buying something like this Axminster Woodturning Chuck Hub - M33 x 3.5mm But solid so I can drill out the back to 12 mm and tap a grub screw into it...
  3. Tiny James

    chuck insert/adapter wanted

    So My chuck is 1" x 8 tpi and I'm after a insert to fit this to a T12 lead screw but I can't find one for the love of money. So I was thinking of buying something like this Axminster Woodturning Chuck Hub - M33 x 3.5mm But solid so I can drill out the back to 12 mm and tap a grub screw into it...
  4. B

    WANTED Tailstock barrel feed screw for Axminster AW1416VS

    Hi all, on the lookout again but this time it a replacement Barrel feed screw in the tailstock. Mine has decided to strip the threads off the first 1'' / 25mm so now the movement from the handle only advances about 30mm/ 1.25 ''. Any one know where to get one? Thanks Bill
  5. Pierre

    Old dances

    It was a hot Saturday evening in the summer of 1958 and Fred had a date with Peggy Sue. He arrived at her house and rang the bell. "Oh, come on in!" Peggy Sue's mother said as she welcomed Fred in. "Peggy will be down in a minute. So, what are you and Peggy planning to do tonight?" she...
  6. G

    Hi!

    Hi from wet, cold miserable Cornwall. I've just started turning pens after many years of woodturning and other woodworking, and I'm looking for advice on turning stuff a little out of the ordinary ............. before I screw up too many blanks.
  7. bluntchisel

    Carbide lathe chisels...

    Hi, Guys, Anyone have a recommendation re buying a lathe chisel plus carbide tips suitable for pen-making? I've had a punt around on the Internet and there are plenty for sale - but only if I remortgage the house! Bloody ridiculous prices!!! I have been a long-time user of the one Woody made...
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