Fellow Taig Lathe Users?

ogberi

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Hi All!

Wondering if there are any active Taig users out there?
 
I have what used to be a Taig lathe, motor was changed, output is now a spiraled gear with a single groove pulley crammed onto it so I only have one speed. I have used it on occasion, but don't often because I have other lathes more easy to use. I guess I'm active but the Taig lathe isn't.
 
I do have a Taig lathe wich I use regularly for clock work.
 
I have a Taig lathe and mill I use for all kinds of things. Great hobby. Good for the soul.


Chip
 
I bought a used Taig lathe without a motor. It does have a tailstock with chuck, a steady rest, 3 jaw chuck, 4 jaw chuck, and the milling attachment. I have just completed setting it up with a Treadmill motor for power. Seems like a good little lathe. The accessories are reasonable. I just bought a ER16 collett adapter to fit my 3/4" threaded spindle. I also bought a set of cheap collets.
 
How is the motor working out for you? Have you made any upgrades to your equipment?
 
The treadmill motor works great on the Taig lathe. I use a treadmill controller with a potentiometer to control a wide range of speeds.
 
I have had one for 20 years. It was my only lathe for a long time. I still use it for small diameters. I have two others (6" & 12") but for some jobs it is the most suited.
 
I recently acquired a Taig lathe. I am still in the process of setting it up. It came with a motor, but no motor mount. Feels like a great little tool.
 
I've had my Taig lathe for over twenty years and am now setting up a Taig milling machine. Started using the lathe to make pens while temporarily living in an apartment and now use it for lots of small stuff.
 
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