When I die cut threads in the lathe spindle I don't lock the spindle. I did a quick and dirty crank handle that fits in back side of the spindle. I hold the...
Last time I did that, I put a crescent wrench on the die, let it rest against the bed, and turned the chuck by hand. I use the chuck key as a handle to turn...
I was pretty tired when I replied last night and thought of this later. When I used the method I described below, I was chasing threads I had cut on my lathe...
On Lathemaster web site, they show all machines on back order. I'm interested in a LMT25L Mill. Emails and phone calls to voice mail have received no answer....
Maybe Bob is on vacation. Or in China. A one man show, he can't answer the phones everyday. I wouldn't worry about it until you can't get hold of him for a...
"Sorry about off topic that was my first post.. To be "quick" on HF great accuracy but in short time most lubers came out took 6-months to get them, Motor...
"Also, what do you guys think of the Powertwist belts? Worth the money?" http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=9537.0 "All told, one day I...
I have the HF 8 x12 and I switched my belt to a 3L300 that I bought at NAPA. They only had the heavy duty green belt and it was around $13.00. Made belt...
Link to knob <http://s228.photobucket.com/albums/ee288/earlysb1/Shop/?action=view&cur\ rent=1d059b10.jpg> I'm not sure if picture links are allowed , I guess ...
Link works but the album is set as 'private' so the pic won't open ... -- Best regards, Rich ================================ Richard Kleinhenz ...
In your reply I noticed the whole link was not selected (highlighted)?The tail end fell off to the other line. If you select the whole link in my original post...
Hello, I’m interested in getting a metal lathe, and the 8x looks like it would be a good fit for the shop room I have and work I plan on doing. Does anybody...
My bad... I did combine the 2 lines to make a complete link but failed to notice that an extra "\" had crept into the middle of 'current'. The post on the...
Hi jbrookes40 - About the second time you change the chuck on that little Darlin' You will wish you had paid a few bucks more and got the 9X20 with QC gear box...
is the 9x20 sold by HF? I have a GT27 gang tool cnc lathe that I use for thread cutting. I dont use the gears or the lead screw on the 8x14. I paid around $450...
ALSO I just checked the LM website, and a 9x30 costs maybe 1450 with shipping...I paid only 450 for the 8x14, and I bought following tooling: iscar turning and...
"Hi jbrookes40 - About the second time you change the chuck on that little Darlin' You will wish you had paid a few bucks more and got the 9X20 with QC gear...
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May 18, 2012 11:29 am
JB, your carbide drill bits and your collets together cost more than your lathe??! :) ... From: jbrookes40 To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, May...
Hi don.medford -- -- I like these kind of discussions, We all talk down the little 8X14's cause they are HEAVY and they are a manual Lathe no fancy QC gear box...
Heres your size difference in comparrison.. a 7x10 on top of the 8x... http://www.fignoggle.com/machines/8x12lathe/figNoggle_hf8x12_massive.jpg I love my 8x...
Yes. Overall, I have spent maybe $2000 on tooling. I have a cnc lathe, and a lot of it doubles for use on that automatic screw machine. The basic tooling for...
Yes I paid $550 or so on sale for mine then hundreds more to Lathemaster/HF/ Enco for face plate/ four jaw chuck / steady rest... etc and am pleased that I...
I caught my HF8x12(14) on sale.. for $449.. or something.. I even got to use a %20 off coupon on top of that!... it was like $379 out the door!.. I got the...
The 8x14 is a great little lathe, and I use it constantly to make tooling and parts for the cnc monster I run. There is often a fitting or mechanical part...
