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OT: Need help with my new - to me - lathe, idiot guide for lathe machining |
draganc |
Jan 10 2015, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
I got a great deal from my neighbor for his old lathe.
Do I need it? Absolutely no! Did I want one for the last 20 years? Hell yes! Here is my problem: I have NO clue how to operate/use it. Amy recommendation about "how-to-do" books or DVD? Thanks, dc |
JimN73 |
Jan 10 2015, 09:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 6-October 07 From: Gig Harbor Member No.: 8,192 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Like everything else, the lathe is just the down payment. If your lathe didn't come with chisels and at least one chuck, you will have to get some - try Craigslist.
There are lots of tutorial videos on Youtube. If there is a Woodcraft or Rockler store in your neighborhood - visit them. They both have books and dvds. Probably even beginning classes which will provide a lathe, necessary tools and proper techniques. It's a good and creative hobby, good luck. |
budk |
Jan 11 2015, 08:43 AM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I got a great deal from my neighbor for his old lathe. Do I need it? Absolutely no! Did I want one for the last 20 years? Hell yes! Here is my problem: I have NO clue how to operate/use it. Amy recommendation about "how-to-do" books or DVD? Thanks, dc Wood or Metal lathe ? |
Jacob |
Jan 11 2015, 08:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
There is a series on You Tube, posted by "Open Source Machine Tools". They have "Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe, Part One".
Link Here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za0t2Rfjewg |
draganc |
Jan 11 2015, 09:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks for the info so far!
BTW, it's a metal lathe and has "all" the add-on tools. |
Mueller |
Jan 11 2015, 09:58 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Congrats!
I've rented videos in the past to learn new stuff: https://smartflix.com/store/category/12/Lathe Now post some pictures! I don't use my lathe very often, however when I need it it is a wonderful to have! |
scotty b |
Jan 11 2015, 10:18 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
I'm in the same boat. Traded a motorcycle paint job for an old Southbend. There is a DVD available on e-bay that I have been told by several is one of the best ways to learn.
This one appeals to me particularly since it is the very model I have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fundamentals-Machi...LDER:SIMPLEITEM http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lathe-Work-for-Beg...=item563c2d86e4 |
budk |
Jan 11 2015, 11:49 AM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 681 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I assumed it was a metal lathe but the post that suggested Rockler caused me to ask the question.
A metal lathe (Southbend, I hope) is on my wish list. I've been around a few machine shops and while DVD's or similar would be beneficial, I think finding someone local that can give you the basics is the best way to go. Put an ad on Craigslist and see what replies you get. Just don't put the ad in the M4M section! |
ripper911 |
Jan 11 2015, 12:22 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
:inappropriatesmiley:
Here it comes NSFW (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.secondcitizen.net-11654-1421001096.1.gif) |
Tom |
Jan 11 2015, 01:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
draganc,
Sorry, I had to laugh about your comment about the lathe having all of the add on tools. When you have a lathe and learn to use it, you will buy some more add on tools! Then when you have them "ALL", you will sell your lathe to an unsuspecting neighbor and upgrade to the next bigger/better lathe. Sound familiar? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You will have lot of fun with your lathe and don't take my remarks too seriously. I got a small Taig lathe about 10 years ago and began looking for projects to do. Originally got it to be able to repair cue sticks for pool. Worked out very well, but found I could make no money doing that. I was able to custom make my own shift bushings for my 914. While it is nice to have around, I seldom use it any more. Tom |
draganc |
Jan 11 2015, 09:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
I did some research on Jacob's link and found the source of the video:
http://techtv.mit.edu/collections/ehs-videos/videos Very informative and much cheaper than the DVD. Here is a pic of my setup, just finished leveling it. PS: Tom, you can't have enough tools! |
draganc |
Jan 11 2015, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
PPS: I'm thinking of making some Delrin bushings for the a-arms as my first project.
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veekry9 |
Jan 11 2015, 10:20 PM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
Great idea.Be certain to preload the part and check your runout.
A word of caution. This machine will rip your arm off if you let it. Train yourself in machine shop safety rules before you even think of running it. The machine MUST be secured and bolted to a heavy base of steel with a coolant pan. Go to a local college to take a basic course on safety and methods. Learn speeds and feeds,tooling geometry,materials and metallurgy. Case in point: '71, a college student hired on for a summer had a little skill but made a mistake his first week that nearly killed him. Simply failed to ensure the barfeeder was closed correctly before he engaged the spindle. The 16' long 1" dia bar jumped out of the feeder and wrapped itself around itself at high rpm being low hydrogen copper. He froze,so I quickly stopped the spindle as the entire Herbert turret lathe was jumping off the floor from the imbalance. Proceed with extreme caution as your life and limb depends on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon13.gif) Jumping 6",3 times a second,made a big noise.Run away! |
partwerks |
Jan 11 2015, 10:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Not a good idea to leave the "T" handle in the chuck, and turn it on.
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aircooledtechguy |
Jan 12 2015, 09:50 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Congrats on the new lathe!! You'll have fun with it.
A few years ago, I purchased a 1942 Logan Model 815 lathe off Craigs List that was in really nice shape. I haven't had a chance to really learn how to use it properly, but I have been able to make various bushings and trim some things down. Saved my butt a few times. I'm gonna have to check out some of the videos listed here for sure. |
jd74914 |
Jan 12 2015, 10:47 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,796 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Not a good idea to leave the "T" handle in the chuck, and turn it on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Always get in the habit of taking the key out no matter if the machine is off, etc. I have seen many people throw keys and it is terrifying. There are new "OSHA" keys that are spring loaded so you can't forget them in. Other than that, videos are good to learn but there is no replacement for practice. If you can learn how to grind HSS tooling you can save a bit of money when you're learning. The trick is just to make everything run smoothly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Mueller |
Jan 12 2015, 11:13 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Not a good idea to leave the "T" handle in the chuck, and turn it on. Did that once at home when my lathe was in the garage...handle flew straight up and landed a foot away from the hood of my old 914! Could have worse, I was standing right in front of the chuck with no guard on the machine. No wearing gloves, even rubber gloves can be dangerous..no loose clothes or long hair... Yale student, lathe accident |
barefoot |
Jan 12 2015, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,318 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States |
Not a good idea to leave the "T" handle in the chuck, and turn it on. Did that once at home when my lathe was in the garage...handle flew straight up and landed a foot away from the hood of my old 914! Could have worse, I was standing right in front of the chuck with no guard on the machine. No wearing gloves, even rubber gloves can be dangerous..no loose clothes or long hair... Yale student, lathe accident Also, never wear a necktie running your lathe. I made some new rear trunk delrin rollers that guide the torsion bars. piece of cake. also had to machine out the oil seal from the speedo drive right angle drive off the tranny as that was the only way to get that bugger out. |
veekry9 |
Jan 12 2015, 11:43 AM
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OldMember Group: Retired Members Posts: 3,068 Joined: 17-June 13 From: TO Member No.: 16,025 Region Association: Canada |
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toolguy |
Jan 12 2015, 12:02 PM
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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 |
Save yourself a lot of trouble and take an Adult Ed course in the basics, or
find an old retired machinist for a new friend. . Never wear gloves or loose clothing, look twice before turning on the motor, and always have safety glasses on. It's usually inattentiveness that causes issues and just when you 'think' you understand, something goes wrong. . . breaking a part is the least of your worries. . it's eyes and fingers that suffer the most. That machine is made to shred metal without hesitation. . . skin doesn't stand a chance. And it happens before you can react. . . Please don't think you can yank your hand out faster than the lathe can grab it. . it happens incredibly fast. . . By the way, Machinery is a lot like a 914. . . the cost of the lathe is incidental considering the cost of the tooling you'll need. . |
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