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Post by kbareit on Jan 2, 2020 20:38:35 GMT -5
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 2, 2020 20:40:59 GMT -5
That's awesome! Really liking the drawers too.
Learning new tools is always fun
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 20:50:49 GMT -5
Cool it even has the extra stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 2, 2020 22:00:30 GMT -5
Ken, that lathe looks like it was made by Atlas for Craftsman,that's a good thing and the stand/ cabinet is just awesome sir. I made pipes on a 1940's Craftsman 6x12 Dunlap lathe for several years, it was a bugger but, I managed to do it when I was told I couldn't. She looks like a nice one with just about everything you need, hopes she runs smooth and true for ya sir.
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Post by puffy on Jan 2, 2020 22:33:38 GMT -5
This makes me feel really old..I used a metal lathe when I was in high school..I graduated in 1960..I hope it works well for you.
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Post by trailboss on Jan 2, 2020 22:48:18 GMT -5
A lathe from 1945 that is operational, that is saying something...pretty darn cool!
I have posted threads on Snuff where they are using tools from a couple hundred years old, wood working where many of the tools go back to the last century, and tobacco processing where the machines go back decades...that says something.
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Post by mgtarheel on Jan 2, 2020 23:11:24 GMT -5
Great buy Ken. Look forward to seeing the pipes you make on it.
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Post by Penzaholic on Jan 2, 2020 23:21:13 GMT -5
Awesome, thanks for sharing this with us.
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Post by kbareit on Jan 3, 2020 7:41:29 GMT -5
So far I've figured out how to make things move on it and all the different speeds to work with. The thing I like is my Comet chuck fits this lathe and my woodworking lathe without changing adapters so I can go between the two easily. I might try to machine something on it tonite if I get some other projects moved forward.
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Post by Legend Lover on Jan 3, 2020 16:31:24 GMT -5
Looks great, Ken. The drawers are great too. When do you start making pipes?
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Post by peteguy on Jan 3, 2020 18:30:55 GMT -5
Excellent buy - with the cabinet and all the extras you should hit the ground running.
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Post by briarpipenyc on Jan 3, 2020 21:22:18 GMT -5
Running a metal lathe, and fabricating useful tooling, and objects-of-desire can be very rewarding. Watching and learning from You-tube videos will be most useful. You will be surprised at what you can machine and make on a hobby level metal cutting lathe.
If you learn how to accurately center work in an 4-jaw chuck, you'll be able to make pipes from oddly shaped briar blocks. Have fun, and good luck.
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Post by Mac on Jan 3, 2020 22:35:50 GMT -5
Very cool!
Can it be used for wood without any major adjustments?
Also looks like you could easily attach a buffing wheel to the axle on the left.
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Post by reb on Sept 26, 2021 8:35:21 GMT -5
Nice looking lathe. Just a suggestion, I’d get rid of the lamppost tool holder and pick up a quick change tool post. It’ll simplify your set up time and make machining much more enjoyable.
I read somewhere in this thread. Someone asked if you could machine wood on a metal lathe. Absolutely! I put a couple of rags that I’ve sprayed with WD40 on the bed to catch the shavings and just have at it.
Enjoy your new to you lathe!!!
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Post by pepesdad1 on Sept 26, 2021 10:26:24 GMT -5
Great tool for you to make pipes...this is a new hobby to start for you....enjoy it, Ken.
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Post by toshtego on Sept 26, 2021 21:43:39 GMT -5
Many happy TURNS!
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 27, 2021 4:55:55 GMT -5
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Post by briarpipenyc on Sept 27, 2021 5:52:55 GMT -5
Nice lathe. By this time next year you'll wonder how you did without such a tool.
I urge you with all sincerity to watch video tutorials that show how to set up a lathe and how to operate and use a lathe. You-Tube is a great substitute for "trade school" -with all the available tutorials. Take advantage of the wealth of free, posted information.
Also, join a few "machinists forums"... and ask questions. Most of the old time mechanics/machinists will be eager to give you their tricks of the trade. Check out old-school Mr. Pete/Tubalcain's video series for machinists.
Keep your hands away from the spinning jaws of the chuck(s), and stay clear of the unguarded V-belts....Never wear long sleeves, loose shirts, finger jewelry. If your hair is long....cut it, or, tie it back. Make friends with a machinist, and seek out local scrap-yards for cheap metal supplies. You'll be able to cut/machine steel, aluminum, brass, plastics, woods, etc, with precision. Get a cheap dial-caliper. It will be an invaluable asset when you need to measure thousandths of an inch.
Good luck with the new toy, have fun, be safe. Never!..... let a long piece of bar-stock hang out of the back end of the lathe spindle. It can bend, and then spin like a weed-wacker, maiming and crippling. Be aware of what you are doing, always.
Good luck with your new treasure. I see many pipe tampers in your future.
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Post by don on Sept 27, 2021 6:14:36 GMT -5
Nice acquisition! That is a handsome piece of equipment. The cabinet is really classic and functional. Looking forward to seeing what you produce with it. |
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