Popuppete

popuppete · 2025-03-08T16:53:59+0000

Hi Everyone,
Just starting out with a very basic Parkside lathe. I want to get a small chuck for it but think I will need an adapter. I had it one day and the end of the tail stock snapped off, and the.tool rest kept coming undone. Still you get what you pay for, so I will use it for now, when the place I got it from, sends me the new parts. I was lucky as my son bought one down in Oxford and he was using it when the tool rest just exploded into little bits.
Pete

Stigmorgan · 2025-03-08T17:05:43+0000

Throw that thing in the bin, Parkside lathes are the worst pile of trash in existence. You're better off looking for a 2nd hand lathe, chances are you'll find one with a few tools and accessories

Bingy man · 2025-03-08T19:44:52+0000

Just thinking about that big chunk of metal revolving at speed and then exploding not a piece of equipment that I’d have around me new parts or not . Glad you’re ok and your son … that said welcome to ukw

Katomi woodsmith · 2025-03-08T19:51:13+0000

Hiya welcome, pleased to hear you are ok, if that was mine it would be back for a refund, not up to the task designed for. Or something like that
Get your money back, please don’t end up in local A&E from using kit that has show it fails