Don Palese
12-10-2010, 4:23 AM
First of all it is getting close to Christmas .. so Merry Christmas to ALL !!
Now .. I recently was able to purchase a whole bunch of lathe stuff from a local man. In the stuff was an almost brand new "Nova Compac chuck" .. it has the 1" x 8tpi threads. My "Record" mini lathe takes a "3/4 x 16tpi". My basic assumption was Nova .. OK .. get a new insert .. I've tried several emails to the Tekatool .. C/S without a single reply :confused: Does anyone know if I can switch out the insert and where can I find one ?? I've even give thought to have an hybrid insert made (local machine shop) ..maybe 2" long inch - steel .. basically it would be female 3/4" - 16 (by 1") transitioning to a 1" - 8tpi male .. sort of like a pvc f -> m coupling. OR, should I just sell the unit and buy the right chuck ??
Thanks, Don in Medford
Now .. I recently was able to purchase a whole bunch of lathe stuff from a local man. In the stuff was an almost brand new "Nova Compac chuck" .. it has the 1" x 8tpi threads. My "Record" mini lathe takes a "3/4 x 16tpi". My basic assumption was Nova .. OK .. get a new insert .. I've tried several emails to the Tekatool .. C/S without a single reply :confused: Does anyone know if I can switch out the insert and where can I find one ?? I've even give thought to have an hybrid insert made (local machine shop) ..maybe 2" long inch - steel .. basically it would be female 3/4" - 16 (by 1") transitioning to a 1" - 8tpi male .. sort of like a pvc f -> m coupling. OR, should I just sell the unit and buy the right chuck ??
Thanks, Don in Medford