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Just picked up an old colchester that was "born" the same year as myself. I'm new to machining in general so a lot of learning as I go. I've read over and over how tooling will outpace the price of the machine before you know it so I'm semi prepared, but I'm looking for a good list of things I...

First: Disclaimers 1. I don't know where this post should go so I am posting it in general discussion 2. I fully understand that some people are really against diy machines 3. I saw a whole post on another forum complaining about people using grant money to make a crappy machine. Therefore I...

Hi, the video shows you how to work with your mini lathe for making a special 3.5 mm bolt: The video has a German soundtrack, but complete English subtitles are available at YouTube. If you don't see the titles by default, watch the video directly at YouTube and press the subtitle button...

Hello, I am a newbie who bought a nice old Craftsman 101.07301 metal lathe awhile ago. At the time I bought it, I really did not know (beyond the obvious size issues) the limitations of such a small lathe. At the same time, I am working out of a 1 car garage that also has woodworking equipment...

I am in process of making a part & could use some pointers.. (Lathe is an Atlas QC54. Am using HSS tooling) The part is a ring, 2.25 OD x .75 ID x 1.00" long/thick. On one side is a recess, or counterbore, of 1.625 dia x .875" deep. What would be your choice of HSS cutting tool and process to...

We all make do with what we have laying around more often than we care to admit. I had a drafting table style of lamp that needed a purpose & my lathe work needed illuminating. That lamp, of necessity has received new aluminum brackets along the way - just to keep me going. This cannot last &...

It seems that for a lathe there are certain tools that need to be ever present. Since different lathes are layed out differently & use their own version of various tools for every day use, I started paying attention to where the You Tubers (I call them Professors) placed their tools. This is...

I am new to the hobby and I recently purchased a Little Machine Shop HiTorque 8.5" x 20" Bench Lathe. It is their version of the Sieg SC4 lathe. I really like it and just purchased a set of 3MT Collets from them. These are great for working on shorter pieces of rod but they are not through...

Had a 2 "aluminum laying around and started this project as a challenge. But, after all trigonometry and calculations I realized that it is way easyer than it looked at begining. It consist in bore a stepped hole and machine two internal channel. Same thing 6 times. Now, people who I show it...

Took almost 2 years to finish. Everything was rebuilt... I attached a before pic.

I got this Craftsman lathe as part of a lot that was sold from an estate. I wasn't really looking to buy a lathe; I wanted some of the other items in the lot. Here are the stats: Model: 101.07403 (with QCGB) Serial: 12L-041649 12" swing; 24" between centers Tooling: 3 jaw chuck, 3 rocker tool...

Hello, All. This is a follow-up to an earlier post I probably placed on the wrong forum. (Thanks for the good info and guidance I received from all who responded.) Now, on to the next iteration in revitalizing a nice old machine: I have recently acquired a very nice Kin Shin lathe built in...

Hello, all. I'm a brand new member, and this is my 1st post. Not even sure if I'm posting in the correct forum, so please bear with me. I have just fallen in to an old Tauwanese lathe. It is a Kin Shin model KS3.5FK built in 1976. I.ve done a little investigating, and it seems to be...

I've found the easiest way to check how much wear is on a lathe bed is to use the tail stock ways as the reference. Since the tail stock ways usually have minimal wear, those ways can be used as a reference for the carriage ways, which can have significant wear, usually over a span of a foot or...

Hey guys im hoping some people on here can help me out. Ive never done any type of machining before, ive watched a lot of youtube videos on lathes and have decided that i want to buy a lathe and have a crack at machining. Ive been looking on ebay for about 6 months+ keeping my eye out for a good...

Here is a link for a machine and welding shop auction in Prineville, Or. http://murphyauction.com/Auction/Details/584 There are some lathes and knee mills.

I see a lot of questions about VFD's and some statements of personal expectations of them. I want to put this out there to set reasonable expectations for VFD's. What not to expect and frankly their shortcomings. Hope you find it informational. VFD's are actually a new spin on an old...

The video I am making public this week is a back stop for the lathe. Whilst one of the lesser used lathe accessories I find it invaluable for the occasional project, often making a task easier, or more accurate, especially when identical parts are being made. A link to the video can be found on...

SouthBend Lathe Booklet Bulletin #7S, 1938 How to Make Bushings for Automobiles, Buses and Trucks. 12 pages