Bought myself a Lathe

[fluxcored]

Hi Guys,

I was on the lookout for a kart to rebuild for the boy when I discovered an old 1960's English lathe in really great condition.

I must admit to only feeling guilty for one second before I took out my wallet and paid the guy on the spot - delivery included.

The little tike is getting impatient tho so I need to move on and get the tubing for his kart - this time hopefully I'll get the tube sizes correct.

 

[modelengineer]

Congrats! I don't know how anyone can function in everyday life without a lathe.
If you are ever looking for some cool things to make with a lathe there are a couple of forums which I could PM you, if you want.

If you have never used a lathe before then I would find someone to teach you the basics, or watch some training video's on youtube/dvd. Lathe's can be very dangerous.

 

[fluxcored]

Andrew, I'll appreciate any info that you can pass on to me.

Have'nt even used the darn thing and am already in trouble. Getting a good slideway oil seems to be a bit of a problem in my neck of the woods.

I know what you mean about safety. Turned a piece of round bar down - practice for making kart spindles - and did'nt tigthen the jaws properly. You can imagine what happened next. Luckily I was running at a slow speed.

 

[robin]

i did a simlar thing in work on a cnc i pressed cycle start when the work was not clamped in the chuck and i snapped a 17mm carbide drill lol got in a bit of crap for that

 

[modelengineer]

I guess I'll post the sites here, in case anyone else is interested in this.

Practical Machinist
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi

Home Shop Machinist
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forumdisplay.php?f=3

Home Model Engine Machinist
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?www

If you search these forums you can find MANY topics on how to use a lathe, but the most common answer to 'how do I use a lathe' topics is 'Buy the book _____'.
Hope this helps.

 

[mccolld]

Here's everthing you always wanted to know.

This site rocks!! - lathe, mill, and just about eveything else.

http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos

Doug
http://home.comcast.net/~mccolld

 

[jr dragster T]

This guy is good, Music is a pretty lame and depressing though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Hgb98xxFc&feature=related

 

[mccolld]

Any idea what the heck he's making?

 

[jr dragster T]

I heard some sort of railing for a business. Looks more like a auger to me!

 

[Greevesguy]

Try my company, www.swarfrat.com

DVDs on mini lathe and mill usage. Inexpensive. Other stuff too.