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Thanks Duncan, I had a look at that today. Checked face of register and it was true....however I did notice the chuck insert is not sitting back on the face...the bore is near enough same size and the spindle register runs out....thread variation causes chuck to skew. I made up a washer to sit...

Hi there...thanks for the reply...as you say...no help but boy did that make me chuckle....whoops ... chuck all...seriously I found it very amusing...cheers Steve

Thanks for the reply...I tried today to check spindle runout....the morse taper runs within 0.001”...but the spindle register is up to 0.008” out. Taking into account the thread limits I used some prefer tape and made a more tighter fit...no difference. I thnk it’s my bad luck the spindle thread...

Hello all... I have just bought myself a 3xact chuck for my old Sealey SM42....wondering if anybody has ever had problems with the spindle of this machine...The morse taper seems to run true but when anything is screwed onto the nose there seems to be a runout on said item. There isn’t much play...

Thanks for your reply regarding chisels.....I see your in Bristol...I am fairly new to woodturning but do have a few wolf and Sorby chisels....helped me no end....

Hi...thanks for the reply and info. I’m fairly new to woodturning S grateful to comments.i did manage to pick up some small wolf and larger Sorby ones off gumtree.....they have helped me to produce work.....

Oh ummm I think your right...thanks. Are they any good?

Good evening all, I was wondering if any ne can furnish me with info regarding Togo gouges.....are they any good? And moreover who makes them? Can’t seem to find any info on them... Cheers

Thanks Robbo Steve

Thanks for reply.. I meant it looks like a split across end face and I painted it with pva .... I just tried to remove the bark but noticed the end split.....I would like to make a vase from it but I’m a bit weary now to carry on... Is it worth face off to see if crack/split disappears ? Thanks

Hello All. I have got an Elm log that has checked across the face...wondering how if at all how to remove it....do I face off or cut the end off.,hopefully removing the check. The log is about 7” diameter and 9” long Hopefully somebody can guide me on this

Hello all.....help required choosing a chuck....I have an old Sealey SM 42. Ok not the most clever of lathes but it works.... Turning up to 12” I am wondering what the best chuck would be. Taking into account size and bearings of this old beast....I am thinking the sc4 chucks maybe too heavy...

I was thinking of the record power sc4 but just wanted some ideas on others...

Good evening all. I am wondering if anyone has any views on the Xact range of turning accessories,not I’m on the look out for maybe a screw chuck/ faceplate for my old Sealey ,also a faceplate and centres.....fixed and live.. Cheers

Hi there ... I have one of these good old machines...some good comments as regard your problem...firstly shoot some wd40 up the spindle tube and leave a day or two to soak in..the try using a metal rod and tap with hammer.this should remove the drive.if not repeat and try again.once removed you...

Hi there ... I have one of these good old machines...some good comments as regard your problem...firstly shoot some wd40 up the spindle tube and leave a day or two to soak in..the try using a metal rod and tap with hammer.this should remove the drive.if not repeat and try again.once removed you...

Thanks tris......ive been looking and it seems the RP sc3 could be the choice...especially with the insert.also having read about it...the details suggest it could hold up to a 10 bowl...this being the ideal swing for my old machine... Steve

Hi robbo Yes I am an ex engineer...45 years in aerospace....thanks once again for the advice... I presume most jaws fit this chuck... I have also manage to turn something with those chisels I got off gumtree...ok not maybe too technical but small acorns eh... Steve

Cheers for that...thought Xact made them and jaws for wood

Greetings everyone Just popping a note regarding the choice of chuck.....I am looking at the Xact range and the 3” self centre got one looks good.however I think maybe the 4” 4jaw independant might prove more use in the long run... I am running a Sealey sm42 with 3/4 16 tpi spindle...