Made my first cut

[twooldvolvos]

Well, I finally made the first cut on my lathe. I used my parting tool to shorten some bolts. I made a few mistakes. First, I forgot to sharpen the tool. Then I forgot the cutting oil. but finally, I got the job done.



Then I beveled the ends. And Bob's your uncle.



Here are the bolts installed on my lathe.



I kept bumping the compound dial and changing my setup but other than that, it went pretty smoothly. I think I am going to be a fan of the old style tool steel cutters. I was surprised how easy it was to sharpen the parting tool. So I guess I'm on my way.

 

[DavidR8]

Well done!
What is the function of that part?

 

[mmcmdl]

Looks like a multiple position carriage stop to me . I just found one down in the dungeoun .

 

[DavidR8]

Looks like a multiple position carriage stop to me . I just found one down in the dungeoun .

Thanks Dave, I'm curious how it works attached to where the steady follow rest goes.

 

[Jim F]

Thanks Dave, I'm curious how it works attached to where the steady rest goes.

Follow rest goes there.........

 

[Jim F]

Well, I finally made the first cut on my lathe. I used my parting tool to shorten some bolts. I made a few mistakes. First, I forgot to sharpen the tool. Then I forgot the cutting oil. but finally, I got the job done.

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Then I beveled the ends. And Bob's your uncle.

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Here are the bolts installed on my lathe.

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I kept bumping the compound dial and changing my setup but other than that, it went pretty smoothly. I think I am going to be a fan of the old style tool steel cutters. I was surprised how easy it was to sharpen the parting tool. So I guess I'm on my way.

You will like a QCTP, also.
BTW, there is a scribe mark on your tailstock spindle for setting tool height.

 

[DavidR8]

Follow rest goes there.........

Indeed. Small brain stall...

 

[benmychree]

You should shorten the overhang of the part from the chuck for a more rigid setup.

 

[twooldvolvos]

Good point. I did shorten my parting tool and that helped too.

 

[twooldvolvos]

You will like a QCTP, also.
BTW, there is a scribe mark on your tailstock spindle for setting tool height.

I see it now. Thanks for the heads up!