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12th October 2020, 01:19 PM #1
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Woodfast 900 Manual and Head stock spindle size
Hi, I am new to turning and have bought a second hand Woodfast 900.
I need to by a chuck for it am trying to workout what insert I need for the chuck.
I have a friend who has a Woodfast 908 and his head stock spindle is larger than mine (i.e., my faceplate will not screw onto his spindle).
Is anyone able to help me with what head stock spindle size I have and if I need to take measurements, what do I measure etc?
Thanks, Mike
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13th October 2020, 08:35 AM #2
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I found this with an online search: Dead Link Removed
To find diameter use a caliper on tops of the thread. No caliper, adjustable wrench & measure with inch or metric ruler. To get threads per inch lay ruler on threads to get how many thread tops per inch or half inch or with mm ruler how the thread tops fall on the scale.
See: Determining Your Lathe Spindle Thread to find the correct NOVA insert adapter - NOVA Woodfast wood lathe headstock thread identity
And: old woodfast wood lathe spindle threads - Google SearchLast edited by DJ’s Timber; 14th October 2020 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Dead link removed
So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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14th October 2020, 09:38 AM #3
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Paul, thanks for the information. Also got an email response from Alexander Muhlholzl which was really helpful.
The first link you posted did not work but that is ok.
Cheers, Mike
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19th October 2020, 05:04 PM #4Stay sharp and stay safe!
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20th October 2020, 09:23 AM #5
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Neil, thanks for your response. Yep did the measurements and thanks to some guidance from others on this thread, I have ordered some bits from Vicmarc and hope to be turning a bowl by the weekend.
Cheers, Mike
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22nd October 2020, 04:44 AM #6
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Determining Your Lathe Spindle Thread to find the correct NOVA insert adapter
Determining Your Lathe Spindle Thread to find the correct NOVA insert adapter
1. Refer to the insert/adaptor chart (below) to see if your lathe is listed.
If listed make a note of the SKU:______ (example IDNS, IENS, etc)
2. If not listed, look in your manual or sales literature to find the thread size.
Make a note of these:
Machine make:
Machine model thread size (if known):
Inboard thread (LH – left hand or RH right hand or both:
(Look at our insert/adaptor chart below to find your size)
3. If you don’t have a manual, contact your supplier to get a copy of your manual and find out your spindle size. If they don’t have the info you can call your manufacturer. (Then look at our insert/adaptor chart below to find your size).
4. If you have reliable information for your spindle thread size but there is no match on the chart, you may have
an unusual lathe that NOVA doesn’t have an adaptor for. You will need to purchase a blank chuck or a blank insert/adaptor and get it threaded to your requirements.
5. If you can’t find the information on your spindle thread size you will need to take some measurements on your lathe spindle. You only need to do these measurements if you can’t find the info anywhere else.
TAKE THESE MEASUREMENTS:
1. Outside diameter of thread:
2. Pitch of thread:
3. Length of thread:
4. Register diameter:
5. Register length:
Caution:
Ensure that the thread on the adapter and lathe spindle has the exact same pitch and standard. Even if the thread size is the same there are different standards of threads, e.g. UNC/UNF and BSW. If mismatching standard threads are used it may cause damage to both lathe and chuck therefore you will have to know the thread of the spindle accurately.
A reference to quickly distinguish between Unified (UNC or UNF) and British (BSF or BSW) standards:
FLAT TOP = 60° angle (UNC, UNF, Metric threads) ROUND TOP = 55° angle: Whitworth, BSW, BSF
Terms:
BSF: British Standard Fine
BSW: British Standard Whitworth
RH: Right hand
LH: Left hand
TPI: Threads per inch
UN: Unified National Standard
UNC: Unified Coarse Standard
UNF: Unified Fine Standard
UNS: Unified Special
These thread sizes listed are the size which the adaptor converts to (e.g. The thread size listed in the table should match the thread size on your lathe spindle.)
Chuck Inserts from NOVA
SKU Thread
Diam.Pitch Thread
DirectionStandard Compatible
LathesSet Screw I2NS M20 2 Tyme Cub I3NS M20 1.5 Electra Beckum,
Multico SumaroI6NS 3/4″ Plain Bore M6 I7NS 1 1/8″ 8TPI UN(NOT UNC) I8NS 7/8″ 12TPI LH NS I9NS 3/4″ 16TPI RH (with 6mm register) IANS 3/4″ 4TPI RH BSP TL1000 (pre 1986) IBNS 3/4″ 4TPI LH BSP TL1000 (pre 1986) ICNS 1″ 10TPI RH BSF TL1000, Woodfast/Durden IDNS 1″ 8TPI RH UNC Delta, Rockwell, Golding,
General, NOVA Comet (North America)
and Mercury lathesIENS 1″ 12TPI RH UNF Myford ML8
TurnstylerIHNS 3/4″ 10TPI RH BSW Rockwell
HomecraftIINS M24 3 RH B-Line
Arundel K600/K450IJNS 1 1/8″ 12TPI RH BSW Myford Mystro
Masterlathe (New Zealand)IKNS M18 2.5 RH Elu DB 180 ILNS 1 1/4″ 8TPI RH NOVA Galaxi, NOVA Saturn, NOVA DVR 3000, NOVA XP, NOVA 1624 and 1624 II (North America),
Laguna RevoM6 IMNS 1″ 10TPI LH BSF TL1000
Woodfast/DurdenINNS Blank (Can be threaded up to 28mm) IONS 1 1/8″ 7TPI RH BSW Morton IQNS M30 3.5 RH NOVA TL1500/3000/Comet
(European & Southern Hemisphere)
WoodfastIRNS 1″ 8TPI RH Jet 1221 Lathe ISNS 5/8″ Plain Bore Designed Specifically for
Shopsmith Pro V and
Power Pro MachinesM6 ITNS 1″ 8TPI Dual Threaded LH and RH NOVA Mercury Mini Lathe IUNS 1 1/8″ 12TPI RH UNF Taiwanese lathes IVNS 7/8″ 14TPI RH NF IYNS 1 1/4″ 8TPI RH For lathes don’t
have reverse turning abilityIWNS M25 2 RH Tyme Avon (’83 on) and Classic Tanner SD165, Selbix Springwood, Sorby, Cotech IXNS 1″ 8TPI RH Designed specifically for the
NOVA Comet II Midi Lathe,
features lock for the reverse function.M6 So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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