Tool rest handles

[boysie39]

Hi All, My hands are not as supple as they used to be and I find the handles on the tool rest of my lathe (Scheppach 1100) small and akward to use. They are thoes little ones that are about 3"1/2 long with the little button you press to change the position. I have some DVDs and the lathes seem to have longer handles. I was wondering is it possible to buy these and from whom. Are they called Cam locks or are these a different thing altogether. Any help greatfully accepted. Regards Boysie. :?

 

[Blister]

Hi , you could always turn some wooden ones and fit them over you originals

that way you can have them as fat and long as you like :wink:

if you look at stu in Tokyo's link here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQVBdh8rArE

you will see how he has done it :wink: :wink:

save you a few bob as well ! for some chisels

 

[Anonymous]

Look on Axminster's site for locking levers (aka Bristol locking levers)

...I haven't posted the url as it's a long one

It doesn't give the physical size but you can e-mail or ring them for more info

 

[jaymar]

Why not just extend the levers you have. A small piece of pipe or a turned extension would be simple enough to do

 

[boysie39]

Thanks to all was'nt sure what they were called, Bristol levers .
Nice one Blister the accident has'nt effected the old head for buisness I see, will be in touch after Sat. club meeting, may have some extras.
Regards Boysie.