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I was given a Metal Lathe., Help me choose projects. |
Series9 |
Jan 2 2016, 08:13 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
So, I was given a lathe that had electrical problems.
I sorted those problems, and I am now looking for some simple projects so I can learn the machine. My first thought is to turn some clutch pulleys out of brass. Do you have other suggestions? Attached thumbnail(s) |
toolguy |
Jan 12 2016, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,273 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
Turning a brake rotor on an engine lathe is difficult at best in keeping both sides parallel. The problem is rotors are too damn big to get your cutter to both sides without unmounting the rotor and reversing it. Holding it on a regular chuck for both sides hasn't worked for me without a lot of set-up time with a dial indicator.
Best way is to use a 'faceplate', not a chuck to start. Bolt the rotor to the faceplate using the flat surface where the car rim mounts. that way you are turning the back of the rotor parallel to the axis the rim spins on. . Then reverse the rotor, mount the rotor surface you just cut to the faceplate. now turn the opposite side of the rotor. . Theoretically both sides will be parallel and consistent with the axis of the wheel. |
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