Thread insert for Axminster chuck suiting Myford ML8

[dublinmountains]

Afternoon, does anyone have knowledge of a source to obtain a left hand thread 3/4 inch 12 tpi insert or even a right hand thread 1 inch 12 tpi as would fit an Axminster chuck going on a Myford ML8 lathe? Axminster outlet don’t sell this size now they tell me. Charnwood to be fair has been suggested but I’ve not checked yet. Thanks

 

[Phil Pascoe]

http://www.peterchild.co.uk/chucks/threads.htm

 

[dublinmountains]

http://www.peterchild.co.uk/chucks/threads.htm

Thanks Phil very helpful; I’ve followed up on the Charnwood lead also which proved helpful.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Does the hand of the thread insert not absolutely and unequivocally need to match that of the chuck?

If it does not, something will be trying to unscrew itself as pressure comes on the system from the cutting tool

 

[dublinmountains]

Does the hand of the thread insert not absolutely and unequivocally need to match that of the chuck?

If it does not, something will be trying to unscrew itself as pressure comes on the system from the cutting tool

ChaiLatte ; you are unequivocally correct in this I have since posting realised; going from one lathe to another is a bigger thing than I thought.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Does the hand of the thread insert not absolutely and unequivocally need to match that of the chuck?

If it does not, something will be trying to unscrew itself as pressure comes on the system from the cutting tool

One thread fits one side of the headstock, the other the other. They won't fit the wrong way around let alone undo.

 

[dublinmountains]

One thread fits one side of the headstock, the other the other. They won't fit the wrong way around let alone undo.

Thanks Phil and all that responded, the upshot to my enquiry has been I’ve concluded there’s little to no advantage to me using this chuck on my Myford but it will with the relevant Charnwood adapter go well on my son’s lathe. So thanks anll and we’ll call it a wrap now.

 

[dublinmountains]

Thanks Phil and all that responded, the upshot to my enquiry has been I’ve concluded there’s little to no advantage to me using this chuck on my Myford but it will with the relevant Charnwood adapter go well on my son’s lathe. So thanks anll and we’ll call it a wrap now.

Sorry misspelled thanks all