igneggo
11th September 2015, 10:34 PM
I have a load of questions.
Firstly, I have acquired a second hand (low end lathe) and it needs a good refurbish before I do anything on it. It is a GMF (Brook Compton Betts) the same as the lathe in this: http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=142203 post, which wasn't concluded.
So secondly, I am looking for a manual, and I have done a lot of online, fruitless searching even for lathes of similar build to no avail. Can anyone help?
Lastly, I think I'm in need of a live centre (spur?). The shaft I have is only threaded, it has a faceplate screwed on, and cannot receive a tapered tang so I am looking for some advice there (re. chucks, spurs, adaptors options and places to purchase)
Many thanks in advance for any contribution.
Firstly, I have acquired a second hand (low end lathe) and it needs a good refurbish before I do anything on it. It is a GMF (Brook Compton Betts) the same as the lathe in this: http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=142203 post, which wasn't concluded.
So secondly, I am looking for a manual, and I have done a lot of online, fruitless searching even for lathes of similar build to no avail. Can anyone help?
Lastly, I think I'm in need of a live centre (spur?). The shaft I have is only threaded, it has a faceplate screwed on, and cannot receive a tapered tang so I am looking for some advice there (re. chucks, spurs, adaptors options and places to purchase)
Many thanks in advance for any contribution.