Hobby machinist lathe. Looking for some advice on the following setup in my Lathe.

Hobby machinist lathe I've snagged a few, but some there are looking at 10+ per lathe bit. Thread starter ronojak; Start date Jun 15, 2020; 1; 2; Next. Hello the forum. SPECIFIC MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE TOOLS. Whether it is a 7x10, 9x12, or 11x26, discuss any issues on mini-lathes and mini-mill counterparts in this forum. Hello, Mr: McGilton thanks for your reply, as I have mentioned before that my lathe model is Sheldon R15 I believe it was made in mid-1966, the s# is 32297 the change gearbox is a concealed unit with two dials located on the front of the lathe to rotate to the desired speed and feed. I've been using much bigger lathes at the school where I occasionally work and it's made me want to get a Looking for some advice on the following setup in my Lathe. I found a Bolton tools lathe - the CQ 9332 for a price I am willing to pay. Even with the extra length, you can lift this entire lathe with one hand and put on the shelf. After watching several videos I have learned that I should be using either a live, or dead, center on longer work pieces or heavier work pieces. THE PROJECTS AREA . Wood is the least choice. If I needed a small, precision lathe I would definitely buy it again. I’ve always had a fascination with them, but never had the chance until recently to use one. I have found that it can get close enough (ie: for a nut, short distance) in most cases using inch gearing. Don't really have the room or available funds for a milling machine. Once you find a lathe that you think will suit your needs there are several things to look for. A 3600 rpm motor is way too fast. Heck, there are It'll facilitate positive drive, so it can't slip, and it'll facilitate ejection with a key (typical in a drill press), IF and ONLY IF the drill press spindle has that feature, or it can facilitate ejection from a lathe tailstock by retracting the quill, IF and ONLY IF the lathe has that feature. R. Skimming through old Clausing catalogs I'm not seeing that they differentiated any of their lathe models as a tool room lathe. I recently bought a 1945-6 200 that has a 820 QCGB and I was amazed at how little wear it has after all this time and how accurate it will turn. BestEquip Metal Lathe 7″ x 14″ I am not so keen on another pattern of lathe they turned out which had a sort of double bed arrangement, In this pattern of lathe the tailstock rode on an upper bed, It had a large boring table , One I owned for a period of time I found out to my sorrow, On back facing, was that there was no automatic cut off before the slide reached the end of I can still achieve satisfactory results by running the lathe spindle very slowly and using my little Dumore Tool Post Grinder (30,000 RPM rated). Thread starter Drebs; Start date Dec 9, 2024; D. I wouldn't let that stop me, any replacement part is going to have to be built, cross-swapped, or located and sourced on an older lathe regardless of whether the I did something stupid . . And its to nice looking to have been made on 9-11-2013. I know myself to have a much better feel or instinct for what a lathe is doing than I do for a mill. Thread starter sasanifab; Start date Jan 11, 2021; S. I'm hoping to go and look at it in a few days. In fact, I just completed a wooden handle for a little probe that I use. I found this source. Follow the advice from @DavidR8 - and save up for separates. I had been fabricating things and welding them for many years but I decided that a lathe would be an excellent item to add to my complement of tools. You can use a ¼" or ⅛" roundover bit in a router to smooth the edges, then give it a coat of shellac, varnish or paint to prevent spills from soaking in. The versatile TAIG 4029 The must-have resource for hobby machinists since 1982. and left something in the path of the of the Handwheel not noticing that the feed was engaged. ++ MINI-MILL AND MINI-LATHE KNOWLEDGE BASE ++ Important information for mini-mill and mini-lathe owners will be stored in this forum. 015" diameter change over 6" in a piece without tailstock support. 1/2x12"x 40 should do it. Go. I’ll discuss their main features and mention some important things you need to look for when buying your very first lathe machine. This is a great kit and Littlemachine Shop was very good at helping me with problems. I was thinking of using it to put a flat spot on a piece of round stock or put in a small keyway. Last year I built a small machinist hammer with my mini lathe but was never happy with the quality so it got redesigned and remade. Sorry. co. I know there’s a fair amount of interest in lathe milling attachments, especially in hobby and home machine shops. One thing currently missing from James' ELS is the ability to turn or thread to a shoulder. No "Vevor" name on the manual, and it has a parts list, exploded diagrams, but the parts-list has an mistake and doesn't cover all the parts. VINTAGE LATHE RESTORATION. This has been in the planning stage for the last year or so. But I just had to comment. The GREEN Lathe Bulletin T106L-1 dated June, 1945 / other side, Lathe Bulletin T6L-2 dated March 1957 The BLUE Lathe Bulletin T106L-2 dated July, 1945 All was in a Blue / Green envelope Anybody have a source? Thanks, Craig The lathe is listed as having a 5MT but it does not fit what I was shipped from my ebay buy. The metal in those old tools is first rate. I'm looking to possibly replace my Atlas Craftsman 101. I’ll discuss their main features and mention some important things you need to look for when buying your very first lathe If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. So please bear with me. 07403 + QCGB lathe. Eventually the hand wheel hit the block and broke the gear 314 44/21T or 44/20T depending on what you read. Back around the early 1990's I decided to get into Hobby metal workiing. I was thinking of building a cabinet with drawers for tool and accessory storage to make it a permanent home, but I was looking for ideas, suggestions, and possibly pictures of what everyone has out there that works well for them. Newer Sebastian lathes were well regarded, from what I remember. It runs whisper quiet on normal 120V house current and you can see it operate under power. Still, this newer manual does have some things that the other manual on the Vevor website doesn't show. In that vein, I recently installed a 3 phase motor and VFD, that went well ABOUT THE 20 TPI KIT, "2383 Feed Screw Parts, 20 TPI, Mini Lathe" from Littlemachineshop. There is such a thing as having an affinity for one machine or another. Looks like the precision Mathews 10x22. The ID of the 5" 4 jaw self centering chuck it came with is ~ 30mm, the ID of the 6" ebay chuck is ~41mm, the ID of the lathe spindle tube at the gear end was measured with calipers at 38. Each of the manuals has different bits of info not necessarily covered in the others. I see the more cobalt, the higher the price I'm no expert, but I think a logan 200 is a very good lathe, if it fits the size and features you need. This is my first lathe and I want to make sure I'm setting it up correctly. Otherwise it's hit and miss if it will fit and Did you know you can mentor other members here at H-M? If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. The old saying is that a lathe, with all its attachments, could build a lathe. ALL ABOUT MAKING GEARS & HOBBING . I've watched TubalCain's videos on what to look for, so I feel like I'm reasonably prepared, but thought I'd ask this forum for additional guidance on If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. Be sure to I recently acquired a Sheldon Lathe and have what i can make out of a model number and serial number (all be it rather beat up and hard to read). I decided to cast So I have an 80's vintage Grizzly 12x24 belt drive lathe. The seller listed it for $2700 but I've asked if they would accept $1800 for it and they agreed. A few possibly very silly questions 1) the lathe is It's titled as lathe for beginners, but the book was written for English home shop machinists a generation ago, which is a group that had a surplus of Sheldon lathes at the time. Here are the particulars: Machine: Haas tl-1 Chuck: 8" 4-jaw independent Stock The Quick Change Gear Box (QCGB) is on the left front of the lathe and allows you to set the feed rate of the carriage hence allowing for cutting threads in the work piece at different pitches. They were branded under a number of names (Jet, Lam, Tida, Lantine and Grizzly) to name just a few. I figure this lathe will be great to learn on and will certainly fulfill my needs for now. It's all about speed and convenience. G-ManBart H-M Supporter - Gold Member. 44/20 was in my lathe Most import lathes share common parts so see if you guys can find a Grizzly lathe that is pretty similar & check the parts availability. It is probably around 30 years old but appeared to be unused when I got it 2 years ago. I could not find a 5” blank that fit my lathes bolt pattern and everything had to big of a center hole leaving no material for the 4 bolts for the chuck mounting. On a mill, or HMC/VMC, the primary rotary axis is called the 4th axis, and if the mill spindle articulates, you Like anything else, mass is key. 370W, 0. I new to machining. It hasn’t been run in a while so I want to clean it up, remove surface rust from the ways where the saddle sat, and just make it look nice. Reactions: brino. Drebs Registered. This will throw the debris down. ATLAS, CRAFTSMAN, COMPANION, DUNLAP & AA. With that in mind, I started looking in my local area, Sacramento, CA, for something made in America. sasanifab Registered. Both companies have been very responsive about answering questions. Once you get to that size / budget I find it hard to argue for less than a 12x36 unless your space just can not be made to work with the length of the bigger lathe. PM will only sell the lathe with the stand. Then I ran across an ad on FB market for this Prazi SD300 (Also sold under different names Hobbymat, Shop&Sohn, Prazimat) with the hard to find milling head and called the guy up. A CL ad popped up for a lathe that's a couple of hours away. On a small lathe like yours, I suppose the rubber feet when compressed may not make much difference. If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. It seems that all of these Would you buy this over new Precision Matthews PM-1030v? I'm a newbie to this hobby so Im pricing Lathes out. It came from Vevor so it should be fairly accurate. It doesn’t take too long to do, but it will give an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of turning. So here is the comment: Sheeesh! Usually a very high quality precision lathe where prototypes & one off's are made in the tool room on it . So let’s start. Many options out there for DRO’s, I chose TPACTools. SHOP-MADE TOOLING . It gets the job done (barely), but it really struggles even on mild steel. Lathe here is Atlas 618, but subject applies to other small lathes also. Under the downloads section you'll find a number of manuals, in the Jet section, for the different brands the lathes were marketed under (Jet, LAM, Grizzly, etc. I paid a little more than I could have from some of the If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. My friend owns a small job shop and had owned the lathe for about 10 years. or less in 6061 aluminium. It is listed as an ENCO 13X40" gear head lathe and has some tooling with it. Get advice and help in this sub As lathes go, a 7x can be a daunting prospect if you are not aware of the fundamental issues most people find with them, such as lack of rigidity, lack of power and the If you’re working with pull dowels, which are a common fixturing element in many shops, then you’ll need one of these in your toolbox. I've had the Horrible Freight mini lathe for a few weeks now, and the only place I can currently put it is on a wooden workbench that's older than dirt. Discuss any issues dealing with Atlas & Atlas-Clausing lathes, drill presses, mills, etc. After over 20 years on a Sherline lathe, I figure I can give an opinion. The only reference to tool room is general marketing speak saying their lathes are suitable for a variety of tasks including production, tool room, repair, mechanical services etc. Your lathe may have circuitry in the controller that prevents reversing until the lathe speed drops below a set speed to preclude instant reversal. Jan 11, 2021 #1 Now that I got This is a small Austrian built mini lathe with milling equipment that I use from time to time. PROJECT PLANS & DRAWINGS. A BEGINNER'S FORUM (Learn How To Machine Here!) This forum is for beginners and newbies to learn the skills they need to begin in hobby-machining. I have a Prazzi SD300 and even in its current "needs a lot of work" state it is clearly in a different class than most of the Chinese lathes in the 6-8" space, being more solid and built to a higher standard. I spent years looking for a QCGB for my Atlas 12" lathe and all that I found were more expensive than what I paid for the lathe. Next Last. ATLAS, CRAFTSMAN, COMPANION, DUNLAP & AA . If you are needing to "do work" on one or the other, often one can help the other. I paid 700 dollars for it and it has a huge amount of accessories and a Mkelly, Welcome to H-M. As a home shop machinist, I frequently need to work in wood. Have you made a drawing for a project? Please Homeshop machinist #2. I will attempt to explain what I have. The Manual, part #610572, no date. In short during transport to me lathe had its motor disconnected from the control box and Good evening all, Yesterday i bought myself an atlas tv42 lathe as i want to try my hand at eventually (once i have learnt how to use the thing) making hot air engines and other things as i also have a classic car but i digress. ASIAN LATHES & MILLS . ) junk or 2. I can't see them making up new plates everyday. This has been fun! I have spent some hours looking thru many gap-bed lathe listings at lathes. H-M Supporter Gold Member. No way to level the lathe, and it was really bad, like a 0. Many will be in pristine condition because the average machinist will never have had access to them , only very skilled engineers & tool makers who knew their trade got to play with them , as they tended to be a lot more expensive & accurate than a production lathe , In standard convention, if memory serves, the basic axes are X, Y, and Z with the additional axes identified by number. This is a machinist forum and discussion of other fields may not fit precisely in the line of these topics. Hey, wait, you sold me a wonderful collection of blanks, and I'm still thrilled. Absolutely LOVE the 4-axis DRO on my Mill, figured it was time to put one on my Grizzly G0709 14” x 40” lathe. If you must use a Dremel, I would take the tiniest of cuts possible (barely spark off) and set up as in figure 1 (grinder in front of work). Earlier this year I acquired a 1955 10EE from a friend in southern CA. Hi, all. Hello - new member that has been lurking for awhile. A mill, with all its attachments, could duplicate itself - and make a lathe. I believe the 9-11-13, is just indicating that the tag applies to the 9", 11", and 13" lathes. As we all know, that is easier said than done. com. Remember, this was Hey everyone! Eventually I'll get a bigger lathe, but for now I have one of the super cheap 7 x 14" mini lathes. Thread starter better-lathe-than-never; Start but I don't have any experience with a lathe yet, Luckily for you, these craftsman metal lathes are divided into only two main categories of meaningful difference. I guess this comes from first looking on eBay for old US stock 3/8 HSS and HSS + Cobalt. uk. So you’ve got a Craftsman 12” change gear metal lathe. When we did the controls retrofit on the machine a couple of years ago we lost what C axis capability we originally Mini Lathe, WM101A-Plus Mini Wood Lathe Machine, 24VDC 96W Power Lathe, Small Benchtop Lathe with Wood Turning Lathe Tools Kits, Infinitely Variable Speed, Professional for DIY An interesting Question. Looking for a parts / operation manual for a 1950s Sebastian 15" lathe. 21mm. 27440 or 101. I found this one I have shown in the picture. Articles on hobby projects, I’ve put together 8 excellent mini-metal lathes that’ll serve you very well even if you are pro machinist. Not much more to go to the 1228 or 1236 which would get you a QCGB - quick change gear box. Your lathe looks likes it's part of the JET-1024/1236 family of lathes. But circumstances have changed, and now I'm really focused on getting more serious about my machining hobby. Do not be afraid to ask anything you want to know in here. One of these days I will get a small China lathe and dedicate it to metric threading. Thanks First time buying a lathe? Get help from experienced hobby machinists who have walked many miles in your shoes! Looking to buy another lathe? Yup, we walked that long mile as well. I have a Craftex CX706 lathe its a 10X22. For example, spindle bearings on my lathe would be over $3,000 and I would have to replace them It is quite straightforward, and a fairly inexpensive upgrade to any manual lathe, especially if, like mine, your lathe uses change gears rather than a lever shift transmission, or even worse, again like mine, does not have a reverse threading capability. how ever under a cover on the left side of the lathe there are three pullies coupled withe a This is for a Vevor 7x14 lathe. I just got a new to me 12" x 36" Atlas lathe and quickly threw together a stand to set it on to get it into operating shape. You can accomplish the same work, with the same quality, either way. Hello all, Recently refurbished a 1944 Craftsman Atlas 12 in lathe and am starting to practice and turn some book knowledge into practical experience. I have a Craftsman 101. Looking to buy my first lathe and a used Little Machine Shop 7550 popped up near me. I spent hours reading it and it If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. I currently have a 4-ft SB on a wooden bench, but I'm looking for a slab of steel to put between bench and lathe. The motor has the ability to be high or low voltage I will be using it as single phase 110, and it will run counterclockwise in the forward position. As someone who's never run a Boring on the Lathe for (New) Hobby Guys A Primer Being able to bore an accurate hole on the lathe is an important skill every hobby guy should have. They are more rare in the US. John A. Worried that there isn't sufficient material being chucked to safely perform a few operations. 1 of 2 Go to page. If you can afford it, get the long bed lathe. This is a nice and simple project that is great for absolute beginners. Does anyone on the forum with a MI-1337L have any experiences to share? My table comparing the 2 lathes is attached. I bought an older Enco 12X36 lathe that I have been using at my shop for various small projects. ) apparently made of solid gold. Be aware that the "end grain" of the MDF is tremendously In the hobby shop most of us make one or two of a project or part, so we have to change tools much more frequently, and probably use more than four tools in a day. PROJECT PLANS & It shows the lathe with MX-750 in the pictures, but it calls it an MX-220*750 which is odd. Welcome back Guest! Did you know you can mentor other members here at H-M? If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. I have been looking for a lathe for a home shop for some time. THE MAIN DISCUSSION SECTION. But a likely similar lathe on the used market would be something like the South Bend 9A or 9B, usually bench lathes, but with a much smaller I have never operated an older lathe like a South Bend or Hardinge, but I would imagine that they will run much smoother than the PM. We may not need to bore a precision hole all that often but when we need to, we should be able to. The T slots, just add extra Welcome back Guest! Did you know you can mentor other members here at H-M? If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. Used machine tools in general are scarce in my part of the country. ” Hello, I have a Logan 9B -17 lathe with the gear box. I think it is more important that the plate is flat and rigid. Between the pages of The Home Shop Machinist you will find a wide mix of material selected to satisfy all machinists, from beginners to the experienced. The lathe part can actually be quite versatile, but the mill part is inevitably hanging on a vertical with insufficient rigidity. I’ll discuss their main features and mention some important things you need It's time to upgrade our CNC lathe spindle motor. It just takes longer to set up a 4-way toolpost, particularly if you're going to use more than four My lathe (a European Atlas 618 copy) is powered by an old (50+ years) single-phase PSC AC motor. Finding Gears For Hobby Machine The lathe is from the 90s i picked it up for $200. When I bought this lathe I got a live center with it. I am asking $1,450. It had a history of running sporadically and as such was used less and less over time. I’m not making NASA parts, just a hobby shop. my name is Len, long time lurker and new poster. The bed length is entirely unimportant in getting the information you need. Please note that the bench and the wood the lathe is sitting on is not a part of the sale. The other way will throw grinding dust into the air. in this forum. From the makers plate, and calling around in the 1990s, it appeared that the original Sebastian Lathe Company was sold in 1897; mine was from this period. I bought the manual If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. I have evaluated the numbers of collets required, cost, etc. Also, Smithy will sell the lathe without the stand (which I really don’t need). I thought that Vevor owners could benefit from it. 07403 lathe (I added a QCGB) with something more modern and heavier. Cash only. I have read and studied here and found a lot of information. I would like to hear both the good and the bad about one of the lathe milling attachments. I have the most basic set of 1/4" TCMT inserts and they seem to I always bring the lathe to a full stop before reversing. It works fine and provides enough power for what I've been doing so far. 2140 Lathe, Serial # 001611 and would like to know when it was built. When you tighten down the bolts, try to make sure that the bed is not twisted. This tool is exactly what In this guide, I’ll compare the best affordable CNC lathes, and share my hands-on experience so you can work out which one makes sense for you. However, the inrush current is huge. If the ad is still up it is still available. Pretty Atlas 618 M6-308 (modified ball crank, tool post slide) stl files for 3d printing It is a shame that there are so few lathes in the space of the Prazzi and Emco lathes. Cutting acme threads on a lathe. Stewart. d. For example: I liked the Taig lathes, and the Unimat lathe is just so tiny and cute (Fits in a briefcase), but I could just never pull the trigger on one as even used their still $600-700. I've had it about 15 years, circumstances were such that it hasn't seen much use in the last 10 or so. I got lucky when I bought my lathe. As to the behavior of the speed control pot,it sounds like there is a maladjusted limit switch. 10” or 12”. THE MAIN DISCUSSION SECTION . As discussed in other threads, a lathe milling attachment is truly no substitute for an actual Milling Machine. MX210 D/S MT5 I’ve put together 8 excellent mini-metal lathes that’ll serve you very well even if you are pro machinist. Somewhere I have photos of it; sold it circa 1997 because, well, my hobby was *not* restoring old machinery. Now I have my small gas forge up and running when I get time to myself I will be experimenting using key steel stock and brazing my own tungsten tips on to them after I've ground seats and heat bent them to the desired angles ie left & right I may also try drilling and tapping some for simple inserts . Guy is asking $2200 You'd be doing good to get all that in a used lathe near that price, but it has happened. Eventually he needed the space I’ve put together 8 excellent mini-metal lathes that’ll serve you very well even if you are pro machinist. THE PROJECTS AREA. Looks like your lathe is part of the Jet 1024/1236 family of lathes. When I need to cut a metric thread on my lathe that doesn’t have metric capability. ). After finding this forum I quickly searched the threads and came across @wachuko with a 26 page thread on this lathe. While I know they are different in size just want to make one As far as a base for the lathe is concerned, I've had good success with a double thickness of ¾" MDF, glued together with whatever wood glue you like. Hello, I just purchased this lathe. Black mill finish is just patina. Registered. MINI-LATHE & MINI-MILL INFORMATION . I purchased a replacement and have it installed in the lathe however I am admittedly lost in what has become a tangle of wires. Im shocked at the cost of new USA 3/8 tool bits new. parts are available and they seem very easy to repair and restore, there are some great threads here of members restoring My lathe the manufacture had a 4 jaw available with correct backing plate for $280 plus shipping I already had a Bison 4 jaw for free so did not make sense. Some guys are If not, please check out our Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! Forums. I just bought a Summit lathe and it looks like it’s in good condition. I have no other known 5MT tool. You may not need the capacity often but when you do, it helps. While I . Like most hobby lathes it lacks a geared head and features those marvelous change gears we all know and love, but it also lacks a powerfeed separate from the leadscrew. GENERAL TYPES OF METALWORKING MACHINES. Lathe jaw ID. Joined Jan 9, 2024 The lathe I picked up (BT250F) has all the power and size I could fit through my door and heft down the stairs to my basement shop, but it's pretty spartan on features. I have three lathes (one of them is a 7") and none of them have rubber feet. I am a hobbyist and most of my parts will be 1. It's been a great machine and I had fun restoring and using it. However, I could not find a used lathe that either was not 1. I made this handle on a Wen 18 inch wood lathe. Logans are excellent machines. 5" o. It causes a lot of noise on the AC line, to the point that CLICK HERE 2nd For List of Machine Manuals, Parts Lists, Catalogs & Drawings Alpha-Sorted By Brand Hello fellow hobby machinists. SPECIFIC MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINE TOOLS . This saves about $280. I am trying to make a positive identification so that i can get a parts manuel and I am trying to sort out my direction in terms of buying a collet chuck for my PM1340Gt lathe. It was like trying to pull hens teeth getting Vevor to give it up. I’d like to express how excited I was to learn about this forum, thanks for having me. 5 HP, ~1400 rpm. GENERAL HOME MACHINE SHOP DISCUSSIONS . In addition, I I posted earlier about a looking for a lathe. ronojak I've made an appointment to look at a 12 x 36 Craftsman Commercial (Atlas) lathe tomorrow. I am trying to decide between a ER40 or 5C collet system. Better than anything on TV! I guess your lathe cannot be too old due the v-belt pulleys at the headstock instead of flat belt pulleys. When I built my speed control, I built in Hello, Sorry if this should be under the grizzly sub forum but figured as its purely electrical issue here would be the best place. I decided that I would rather buy new and start my learning out the gate rather than spending time on refurbishing an older lathe. Info on Sears Roebuck 101. For most of the lathes online, go to the page for the lathe & if parts are currently available there will be a clickable "Purchase Parts" icon that will lead you the parts ordering section. vev xomzxc lrd rdd xwl bkax distd pxbhom iqxx jvrx