Member postings for Andrew Dolinski

I like the recommendation by Francis IoM should I have no luck with the supplier. Using the chuck or the spare face plate with some polish/lapping compound could well reduce the over tight fit. However as Howi has asked how tight should the fit be? Mine surely is too tight.

Thank you for the advice. I'm new to using lathes and having spent six weeks reading and reading, I decided today to 'have a go' at stripping the lathe to give it a good clean. This is when I hit upon how difficult it was to remove the chuck. The backplate protrusion is 55.07mm and the chuck recess is 55mm. I will heed everyone's warning and will contact the supplier for advice. They are very reputable. Mark, I'll let you know how I get on. (I have also sent you a direct message with extra information).

Edited By Andrew Dolinski on 01/03/2017 22:12:51

Hello Mark. I have just experienced the same problem that you had with your mini lathe 3 jaw chuck. I managed to remove it using the jacking method, undoing each nut in turn pressed against a brass shim. The chuck eventually popped off the protrusion in the spigot backplate. Now I have the problem that I cannot replace the 3 jaw chuck nor a collet chuck as neither will slip onto the spigot backplate protrusion. How did you resolve your problem? I am considering three options, 1. Contact the supplier (I bought the lathe 6 weeks ago), 2. Apply emery cloth to the edge of the protrusion whilst the lathe turns 3. Attempt to turn a thou off the protrusion. Oh what to do?