I was given a Metal Lathe., Help me choose projects. |
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I was given a Metal Lathe., Help me choose projects. |
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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) |
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Jan 13 2016, 01:49 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,291 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I wouldn't worry too much - the projects have a way of finding you. One of the most useful tools in the shop. For example, I used mine to copy some of your ideas.
I have a few Popular Mechanics year book of projects dated from around 1940. I found them when my Dad passed away last year. They kind of just assume that any guy is gonna have a metal lathe. One article is how to build a complete gasoline engine from scratch - a small motor for a model something. They also assume that you have a plentiful supply of Model Ts, from which they make an astonishing number of things. My Dad saved his allowance and bought a Craftsman wood lathe in the 1930s. It is a good as the day it was bought. Plan on a lot of projects (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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