turning down headset

[soulsurfer]

syd the biggest problem for a machinest would be the requirement of a jig in which to hold the headset square in the chuck and also assuming the lathe was big enough in the first place to clear the bar ends ,as said above i would use a joiners marking gauge to scribe a line arround the bottom edge then remove carefully and frequently trial fitting to check the gap as you go

You wouldn't use a lathe to do a job like this, you'd use a milling machine

[GT Guy]

I had one done by John Madison (Scooter Loopy John). Top work as you'd expect. Did it for mates rates but he is reasonable anyway. He's your man if your anywhere near the South coast

[FATBLOKE]

You would stand a very good chance swapping your non chrome ring headset for a chrome ring headset... I would give it a try on some of the forums.

Martin

Thats a good idea, think i will give it a whirl to see if anyones interested in a swap.

I might have a chrome ring headset at home mate, I am currently in India and will be back a week on friday if you aint sorted by then I will give you a shout.

Martin

[steve67]

I've got one i will swap with you i you like.

[sydduckett]

You would stand a very good chance swapping your non chrome ring headset for a chrome ring headset... I would give it a try on some of the forums.

Martin

Thats a good idea, think i will give it a whirl to see if anyones interested in a swap.

I might have a chrome ring headset at home mate, I am currently in India and will be back a week on friday if you aint sorted by then I will give you a shout.

Martin

Okay, cheers martin. A guy on the forum has offered me a swap but if it doesnt come off I will drop you a pm. Hope your weathers better than ours

Cheers
sef

[shocky]

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[soulsurfer]

syd the biggest problem for a machinest would be the requirement of a jig in which to hold the headset square in the chuck and also assuming the lathe was big enough in the first place to clear the bar ends ,as said above i would use a joiners marking gauge to scribe a line arround the bottom edge then remove carefully and frequently trial fitting to check the gap as you go

id mill it not turn it

That's what I said Steve

You wouldn't use a lathe to do a job like this, you'd use a milling machine

[shocky]

syd the biggest problem for a machinest would be the requirement of a jig in which to hold the headset square in the chuck and also assuming the lathe was big enough in the first place to clear the bar ends ,as said above i would use a joiners marking gauge to scribe a line arround the bottom edge then remove carefully and frequently trial fitting to check the gap as you go

id mill it not turn it

That's what I said Steve

You wouldn't use a lathe to do a job like this, you'd use a milling machine

lol i never read page 2 befor i posted

[RICSPEED]

id mill it not turn it

That's what I said Steve

You wouldn't use a lathe to do a job like this, you'd use a milling machine

ok clever cloggs the requirement for a jig to hold it would still apply though :freak:

[0bserver 1979]

I have the same problem so have looked for a new headset bottom just waiting for my cheque to clear. Still need the correct horncasting though.
Dave.