Hey guys
Im new here and have a few questions about the PM1236 lathe. Ive seen mention of a pdf manual that Rayc put up but cant find anywhere to reference it, so here goes.
1) Has an outboard spider been added to the PM1236,as there were several who noted the lack of this.
2) Is the actual through bore capacity of the spindle 1-1/2", as one machine I looked at stepped down in the middle, can't remember which one
3) does the PM1236 feature a power cross slide
4) Is the base sheetmetal or cast iron
5) What is the max tool size of the QCTP
6) What threads does the machine have the ability to cut? couldnt find this anywhere ( I found 4-60, but didnt know specifics,mainly concerned with inch threads)
7) I see the PM1236 has 18 different speeds, what are those speeds
8) Do the steady and follow rests have roller tips and if not, can parts be ordered to do so
9) How big of a PITA is it changing from threading gears to just normal working gears, or is this even required
Also, are there any particular likes/dislikes on this machine that I should be prepared for? Looks like a great machine to me for the $$, hope to order soon. Im sure I missed something, if so Im sure some of you will give great guidance
I hope im not asking questions that have been beaten to death, just being a newb!!
Thanks in advance
Richard
Im new here and have a few questions about the PM1236 lathe. Ive seen mention of a pdf manual that Rayc put up but cant find anywhere to reference it, so here goes.
1) Has an outboard spider been added to the PM1236,as there were several who noted the lack of this.
2) Is the actual through bore capacity of the spindle 1-1/2", as one machine I looked at stepped down in the middle, can't remember which one
3) does the PM1236 feature a power cross slide
4) Is the base sheetmetal or cast iron
5) What is the max tool size of the QCTP
6) What threads does the machine have the ability to cut? couldnt find this anywhere ( I found 4-60, but didnt know specifics,mainly concerned with inch threads)
7) I see the PM1236 has 18 different speeds, what are those speeds
8) Do the steady and follow rests have roller tips and if not, can parts be ordered to do so
9) How big of a PITA is it changing from threading gears to just normal working gears, or is this even required
Also, are there any particular likes/dislikes on this machine that I should be prepared for? Looks like a great machine to me for the $$, hope to order soon. Im sure I missed something, if so Im sure some of you will give great guidance
I hope im not asking questions that have been beaten to death, just being a newb!!
Thanks in advance
Richard