Member postings for michael hobson

Hi,thanks for the replies,it's on a cylinder of a loco,would be very difficult to probably get a drill in,could get in a 4ba tap unless I used a flexi attachment to the drill but would maybe not get it straight,expect it is made from gun metal Thanks

Hi is it possible to tap out a 5ba thread to 4 ba,without drilling with a 3mm bit first Thanks.

Hi thanks for the ever so helpful replies so far,the tools I was using were bought from rdg tools,left and right brazed carbide tips.It seems with such a small lathe to use the tailstock wherever possible,hope this is correct.I have been wary to tighten up the bearings but it seems I have been running them far too slack.Will look at this and also tighten up the gib strips a little more as there is a very very small amount of play almost indiscernable.Lathework a complete course is already ordered.Have already got the amateurs lathe but not read it fully yet .Many thanks Mike

Hi diameter about 3/8 " I think it was apiece of mild steel but may have been something else carbide tipped tool, portass 's' lathe ,not sure of speed How do I measure.

Hi am a beginner to a lathe.I had a go a turning yesterday,I think I did all the right things like making sure the cutting tool was set at the correct height and that the rod I was practising on was sticking out of the chuck no more than about 4 inches.On completion the surface was very rough looking more like a threaded piece i.e. covered in ridges.Any help greatly appreciated including pointing in the right direction of a damn good book,which also gives little projects to get started.Thanks

Hi thanks for the replies,have measured and found the diameter to be 3/4",and 16tpi.

Hi, I wondered if anyone knows the size and type of thread on the spindle end to take the lathe chuck backplate.The one on at the moment has been homemade and does not run very true.Any help greatly appreciated Thanks.