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Hi Guys I've been using a rusty old piece of 1018 steel for my dead center. It's finally begun to see the end of it's life. It's short and I've been putting off making a new one for a while. I want one that is at least 4 inches long so I can attach larger lathe dogs to my workpieces. What is...

I bought this 70's era, Chinese industrial revolution, propaganda poster, a couple of years ago. I finally got it framed and hung in the shop. Its titled "New Lathe".

We intend to document the restoration of a Hardinge HLV, serial number 106. RDARLINGTON is the owner of HLV serial number 106 and will be posting here as well. MMCGIRR gave information that HLV serial numbers began with 100 ca September 1950. The designs for the first machines changed quite...

I have out grown the capabilities of my trusted Craftsman "Commercial" 12" lathe. I'd like to sell it and I'm not sure what a fair market value will be. It is the later 101.28990 lower drive model. Even though it is a low hour unit, I was bored a couple of years ago and fully restored it...

Hello All, I'm restoring a super chucker. I purchased an automatic threading unit from ebay. I did not realize it was missing the plate that goes between the unit and the head stock. I've been watching ebay without luck. I'm thinking I've got to make my own. It isn't a complex part. I can...

I looked to try and find the best place to post this, apologies if I missed the mark. I've been wanting to get a lathe for some time now. I create kinetic metal art in my home shop, and I need a lathe to help me produce various parts and jigs. I received a little Christmas money, so in addition...

Looking at the few items I've read my new/old lathe is either a 5.5 or 6. Nothing on the upper portion of the legs have a number and there are no bosses indicating it was ever a treadle. The over all length is nearly 70 inches, swing over the bed is about 8.5 " and is has 4 speeds. All of this...

I'm beginning installation of a DRO on my Jet GHB-1340 Lathe and trying to way the pros and cons of mounting the carriage scale on the head-stock side vs. the tail-stock side. Carraige Scale 2 by heli_av8tor posted Nov 26, 2016 at 12:36 PM Carraige Scale 1 by heli_av8tor posted Nov 26, 2016 at...

This looks like a great deal to anyone looking for a larger lathe in the New York area. I would grab it if I only had the room.... http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tls/5810247042.html

I'm thinking of buying the following lathe http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bfs/5790244305.html but I'm not sure if its worth the asking price. I'm sure I can haggle off a few dollars and from reading various posts it sounds like folks like them. I asked the seller how old and he said 10 to 15...

I have this ancient three jaw scroll Chuck with no real markings on it. I tried to use it and the run out was absolutely terrible it was actually visible. It measured on the order of 7 thousands. It came with it lathe parts that I purchased and I didn't really inspect it before I threaded it on...

This problem has arisen recently and I have not been able to figure out the source. I was seeing a lot of movement in the cross slide while cutting and getting chatter as a result, so I adjusted the gib for a tighter fit. All was well for a few months, but now I am experiencing difficulty...

Looking for info/ pdf /manual /pictures of a 12" × 40" btc P and W Maclellan Glasgow lathe . Have it all back together minus drive pulley, motor, lead screw gears. Or at least what I should be seeing for gearing and belts( being flat belt driven) which parts are missing.

Hi All, I found this Jet GH-1340W-1 Lathe on Craigslist http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/tls/5715947955.html Does anyone here have experience with this machine? It looks like it could be a good deal as new its about $8,650.00 and it looks in fine condition?

Hey all, I'm looking to buy my first lathe. I need opinions on brands people prefer and general pricing. I'm familiar with larger Lathes, but I cannot afford or fit one into the space I have in my townhouse. I've scoured Craigslist and several other online buying networks to try and find...

Cross Drilling Fixture from an AXA Boring Tool Holder! i had an idea to make a cross drilling fixture for my shenwai 1236 lathes' AXA clone toolpost. i machined the shaft from 3/8" 12L14 hex shaft and single point threaded the drill chuck end to 3/8-24 to accept an old but new Jacobs short...

Hello folks, I've found a lot of good information on this forum so I though't I'd pick the brains of the experienced machinists here about restoring the bed of my lathe. I have an Atlas 12 inch lathe, and like many who own one, it's seen better days. I've done a lot of work on the thing (and...

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Shop Made Rotary Broach i have a job that requires a square hole to be pierced through a piece of machined steel. the material is too thin to be push broached for fear of fracture. i don't have pull broaches or the puller for that matter, so i'm doing the next easiest method i have seen. i...