I have an old 12" HD Delta lathe. Looking to turn thumbscrews and saw bolts. I've never used a metal lathe and can't quite figure out how the backplates and threaded hub parts work out. Was thinking a small 3-5" 3 jaw self centering, cheap 1-8TPI chuck would work perfect. I can't find many backplates that have 1-8TPI? Is It better to use MT2 adaptor for a metal chuck?
Figured some of you guys must turn some brass or at least how to best mount a chuck.
I have a Oneway chuck and the lathe has very little runout. As soon as I touch a small piece of brass I pushes it off center. Guessing either the chuck or the jaws doesn't have the grip to hold a piece of round stock like that. If I can work out the best mounting option then Maybe I'll looking into a cross slide or tool holder.
Thanks for the help
Figured some of you guys must turn some brass or at least how to best mount a chuck.
I have a Oneway chuck and the lathe has very little runout. As soon as I touch a small piece of brass I pushes it off center. Guessing either the chuck or the jaws doesn't have the grip to hold a piece of round stock like that. If I can work out the best mounting option then Maybe I'll looking into a cross slide or tool holder.
Thanks for the help