Hello,
I am very new to wood turning and am having a difficult time trying to figure out the actual size of my spindle. The wood lathe is a very cheap, China made, 1/2 HP w/ no serial or model number. It was an early X-mas gift from the wife. I know the rule 'you get what you pay for', but just getting into this and all the associated cost up front drove me to pick a cheap model so if, by chance, I don't get into this like i think i will, at least i will have a useful tool for small projects, or am not out very much money.
I have heard Penn State industries and Teknatool make spindle adapters to fit 'off-size' lathes so i can get the more common thread pattern, 1" x 8TPI, as i am wanting to get the Nova 3G 4 jaw chuck. My problem is i cannot figure out this thread pattern. Pics uploaded in both Metric and US of measurements. If someone could please tell me what i am working with, I would greatly appreciate it. I have sent several emails to multiple companies who make these, but no one is responding and i am anxious to get this tool so i can have more options in turning, bowls, etc….
I am very new to wood turning and am having a difficult time trying to figure out the actual size of my spindle. The wood lathe is a very cheap, China made, 1/2 HP w/ no serial or model number. It was an early X-mas gift from the wife. I know the rule 'you get what you pay for', but just getting into this and all the associated cost up front drove me to pick a cheap model so if, by chance, I don't get into this like i think i will, at least i will have a useful tool for small projects, or am not out very much money.
I have heard Penn State industries and Teknatool make spindle adapters to fit 'off-size' lathes so i can get the more common thread pattern, 1" x 8TPI, as i am wanting to get the Nova 3G 4 jaw chuck. My problem is i cannot figure out this thread pattern. Pics uploaded in both Metric and US of measurements. If someone could please tell me what i am working with, I would greatly appreciate it. I have sent several emails to multiple companies who make these, but no one is responding and i am anxious to get this tool so i can have more options in turning, bowls, etc….