08-01-2020, 01:01 AM
(This post was last modified: 08-01-2020, 10:08 AM by Tony Griffiths.)
(05-01-2020, 10:17 PM)Biddlecombe Wrote: Whilst here I am interested in purchasing a 4 jaw chuck. The 3 jaw is 3 1/4 inch diam. With 1 inch x 12 tpi thread. So something similar.Apologies for missing your post. I've been lost in the mountains for a few days. A new, unused Grayson! What a fantastic find; it will serve you well.
Peter
See: http://www.lathes.co.uk/grayson
For advice on chucks and backplates: http://www.lathes.co.uk/latheparts/page7.html
You've probably sorted out the electrics, but if not, this might help: http://www.lathes.co.uk/page27.html/
If stuck on any point with the lathe just give me a call on 01298-871633; I'll be pleased to help.
There never was a manual for the Grayson (or many other small British lathes), but in 1946 the definitive book for amateurs was written that gets grips with lathes of all types and ages, including yours. The text is now in a rather old fashioned syntax - but none the worse for that,
"The Amateur's Lathe". It assumes no prior knowledge and goes through all the basic and some advanced machining processes in a clear and logical way. Included are details of how screwcutting and power feeds works and how to set changewheels to provide a slow-speed carraige drive and generate pitches. Charts for various pitches of leadscrew as commonly used on small lathes - one suitable for your lathe will certainly be amongst them.
Various simple projects are also included with engineering drawings that allow some useful accessories to be made. How to sharpen tools, set tool angles, read micrometers and verniers, etc.
https://store.lathes.co.uk/books/amateurs-lathe