Hi Steve. Yes I have thought of that, but with different spindle sizes at each end of the lathe it would mean clocking each time i change the backplate for inboard or outboard turning!! I could always buy another chuck at £170 and get them both correct, but as always it money that dictates what you ...

Hi all. Just a question that seems all to obvious to me, having bought an Axminster super precision chuck for my Denford wood lathe and using it for a while, I was not happy with the finish on the wood after sanding, it showed up a semi circle ring on both outside and inside surfaces!! With this in ...

Hi, does anybody on this forum have the 4 speed gearbox on their lathe, I would like to compare some pics if poss, and any other info, do not be shy, my last post has had about 130 views and the only reply was from Andy b, Who by the way has been a star.
Thanks
Paul

Hi Andy Thanks for going to these lengths for me and other Denford users!!! still getting to grips with the calcs and gears etc, as soon as i get the old girl sorted I will do a few tests and let you know!. you and the other mods do a fantastic job for us, if your ever down my way i will buy you all...

Hi andy, Thank you again for getting back to me, in answer to your questions here are the following answers. A) The gears marked A to D have the following number of teeth, 16, 18, 22 & 24 teeth respectively. B) the gearing for the metric setup is as follows, 'IN' position- studgear driving 64t idler...

Hi Andy. Thanks for the prompt reply, I had another tinker out in the garage tonight, fitted the imperial quadrant with a 54 spur gear and 48 drive gear, it Needs some fettling as the retaining collars for the drive gear are home made and not very well done, but all works. Further to your question, ...

Hi, Thanks for the reply, I tooks some pics to show and it makes the old girl look a little tatty but i think its purely cosmetic, no damage to bedways apron etc so will just have to tidy her up a bit, will post more pics when in position cleaned etc. As for the drawings i do have a lot, many duplic...

Hi everyone, just wanted to say hello and tell you about my new purchase, its a viceroy TDS 1/1 GB (Metric). After studying the manuals and all the drawings that came with it, im a little confused to say the least. Firstly the serial number is 12914m and the leadscrew lever is on the headstock, and ...