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roywathen
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robert sorby lathes
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June 03, 2013, 12:45:22 PM »
I have just purchased a secondhand Robert sorby RS2 lathe I am having difficulty in working out what the spindle thread is, any advice appreciated regards roy wathen
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Bryan Milham
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June 03, 2013, 01:09:15 PM »
Most Sorby's were 25mm x 2mm, the same as the Avon Tyme (not cub) machines. However I cannot state that all were or that your machine is.
Have you rung Sorby themselves to see what they say?
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woodndesign
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June 03, 2013, 01:18:13 PM »
Hi Roy, As Bryan has indicated contact Robert Sorby ...
http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/
... A quick look and M25x2 was a size for some RS Lathe ....
http://www.toolpost.co.uk/pages/Chucks___Accessories/VersaChuck/versachuck.html
... scroll down backplates.
Cheers David
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roywathen
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June 03, 2013, 08:16:06 PM »
thank you for helping me find a solution so quick re4gards roy wathen
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