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30th July 2009, 10:22 AM #1
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Woodfast MC 908 - Vicmarc chucks OK?
My brother has an MC 908 and doesn't know what thread size is on the head stock. I'm thinking of paying him a visit soon and wonder whether my Vicmarc chucks will fit? The inserts I have are for my VL300, not sure about size there either.
I hope someone can help - I may need to get some inserts so I can use my chucks on his lathe.
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30th July 2009, 10:39 AM #2
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From memory, Woodfasts are either 1 1/8" x 8tpi or 1 1/4" x 8tpi.
I think the Oz Vicmarc's come @ M30x3.5, although I've heard they're 1 1/4" x 8tpi in the States?
So, if we were yanks there'd be a chance... but I think you're out of luck.
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30th July 2009, 11:05 AM #3
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Woodfast.
Hi Jeff,
I have'nt had a lot to do with Woodfast, & it depends on the age of this Lathe.
I also think it maybe 1in. 8tpi, which is Whitworth. Of course you could ask Woodfast themselves, & you might need to know the Serial No. to make it easier. Woodfast, not for me ???.
Go to www.cws.au.com as Jim will more likely know.
Regards,
issatree.
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30th July 2009, 11:19 AM #4
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Woodfast mc908 most likely has 30 x 3.5mm thread. I have two, one is a 1982 model and the second one is a 1993 model, both have 30 x 3.5mm thread.
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30th July 2009, 01:50 PM #5
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Some of the early ones were 1"x10tpi and then they changed to M30 x 3.5
Probably M30. but just guessing, get your brother to run some calipers over it.Jim Carroll
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30th July 2009, 10:30 PM #6
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My mc 908 is a 1"X 10 tpi it was manufactured in 1991
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1st August 2009, 04:53 PM #7
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My Woodfasts have all been 30 x 3.5, but as Jim suggests get bro to run a ruler across shaft to confirm.
NeilStay sharp and stay safe!
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