Adapting a parkside Lathe

[popuppete]

Hi all,
I just wondered if it is possible to change the plastic winder for the tail stock & getting one that has a handle to turn the tail stock pin ( please excuse not knowing the correct name for it) in and out, as I find the plastic wheel a bit slippery.
Is there anything I can such as getting a different tool rest, or is there anyway of tightening the supplied one?
I ask because I spent a very pleasant 4 hours in my shed, turning a piece of pine into the shape of the top of a wine I haven't turned the inside yet but will try tomorrow. It was good practise using my carbide chisels, I also tried a couple of my traditional chisels. One of which I had to make a handle for.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

You usually turn the inside first, while there's more support. Start saving for a decent lathe.

 

[okeydokey]

Hi all,
I just wondered if it is possible to change the plastic winder for the tail stock & getting one that has a handle to turn the tail stock pin ( please excuse not knowing the correct name for it) in and out, as I find the plastic wheel a bit slippery.
Is there anything I can such as getting a different tool rest, or is there anyway of tightening the supplied one?
I ask because I spent a very pleasant 4 hours in my shed, turning a piece of pine into the shape of the top of a wine I haven't turned the inside yet but will try tomorrow. It was good practise using my carbide chisels, I also tried a couple of my traditional chisels. One of which I had to make a handle for.

Well done a good start!
Could you send a couple of photos of the offending items?
I don't know this lathe but suspect the plastic wheel is threaded inside and the tailstock moves in and out as you turn the wheel, a bit like a nut and bolt .. sort of. I can't think of a way in which it could be made less slippy and as above you cannot get a winding handle due to it's construction
About the tool rest send a photo
I can't picture how the wood is held .. does it have a chuck again a photo would be useful.
Be careful about turning the inside of anything with the wrong tool as it could catch and bite you
This is probably a horrible lathe to anyone that has something better but with care you can learn and progress to something more robust and useful in due course e.g. a used Record Power Lathe.

Look forward to some photos