Seig C0 Adjustable Tailstock, 4 Jaw Chuck , QCTP, HSS v Insert tooling, etc

[John Smith]

Hey guys / David,

Just writing to ask which would be the most usseful accessory for the lathe ? I'm thinking its either a 4 Jaw OR a QCTP but would like your thoughts on what to buy and in what order. Would be interested in anything your thinking of selling ?

[Mick Nicholson]

John, the 4 Jaw chuck is useful, I also have the collet chuck and a full set of collets.

 May also depend on your interests or intended use, mine is model railways 00 gauge to gauge 1.

On Saturday, 28 August 2021, 23:17:48 BST, John Smith <nextdoorne...@gmail.com> wrote:






Hey guys / David,

Just writing to ask which would be the most usseful accessory for the lathe ? I'm thinking its either a 4 Jaw OR a QCTP but would like your thoughts on what to buy and in what order. Would be interested in anything your thinking of selling ?

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[MMT Moderator]

> On 28 Aug 2021, at 23:25, 'Mick Nicholson' via Sieg C0 Baby Lathe <C0-L...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
>
> John, the 4 Jaw chuck is useful, I also have the collet chuck and a full set of collets.
>
> May also depend on your interests or intended use, mine is model railways 00 gauge to gauge 1.
>

I do Gauge 1 and find the C0 perfect for steam fittings.

David 1/2d

[MMT Moderator]

John,

The most crucial accessories for me have been:

- I reckon a four-jaw independent-jaw chuck is a necessity rather than an accessory.

- My most-used chuck is an ER Collet chuck with a set of collets. 

Because the chuck's faceplate is turned in situ, accuracy is excellent, which completely transforms the value of this cute but rough little lathe.

Others I use all the time are:

- Hand tool rests - one standard and one cut short for small work.

With various hand gravers for metal, obviously :-)

Plus miniature woodturning tools.

- Drill chuck.

- A fistful of single-tool holders, each with its own tool, used in lieu of a QTP.

I actually prefer them to a QTP because they are more compact, though not quite so quick to swop.

- A pin vice is important for drilling small holes if your tailstock doesn’t line up accurately enough.

Arc Euro Trade commissioned a compensating adaptor. It isn’t a complete solution but is an occasional life-saver when you need tailstock support for the work.

Single-cut mill file - with integral handle for safely.

A small one is better than a big one.

A little Magneto file is good too.

Still unused, but obviously valuable for certain work:

- The two Steadies.

Having said that, just today a friend said his travelling steady had solved a tricky problem.

- The top-slide.

But one day it’s time will come.

- Faceplates

Nice to have:

- A four-jaw scroll chuck.

What do other people find important?

David 1/2d

On 28 Aug 2021, at 12:02, John Smith <nextdoorne...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey guys / David,

Just writing to ask which would be the most usseful accessory for the lathe ? I'm thinking its either a 4 Jaw OR a QCTP but would like your thoughts on what to buy and in what order. Would be interested in anything your thinking of selling ?