Order Help

[jonathan01]

Hello, I just got my lathe in, and i need to place a order for some tools to get started.

I am new to machining, and need help with some things to get started.
What I am planing to order is: 1. Starrett 8in level, 2. Manson leveling pads, 3. Mobil DTE heavy/med, 4. Mobil Vactra #2 way oil, 5. Albrecht drill chuck , 6. thread fishtail guage, 7. tap wrench , 8. 3/8" HHS blanks, 9, cut off blade(s), 10. flood coolant

Is that the correct drill chuck to get for my PM 13x40? Does that tap wrench have a center hole in the back to use in the lathe? What flood coolant to get? What blanks and cut off blades do yall recomend? I want american blanks, buy may have to settle on chinese for now, because off money.

I know i am going to need more stuff, but i just don't have the money right now. I already have a drop indicator and mag base, but will get a test indicator in my next order later on.

Thanks,
Jonathan

 

[jonathan01]

Hi,

Nice looking purchase.

A good level is always useful no matter what. And that Starrett should be a decent one.

It appears that your lathe will come with leveling pads, so you maybe don't need to buy more.

Albrecht drill chucks are always in good taste.) Still a cheaper, more middle of the road brand/model would serve as well for 99% of use. I might look at the better Jacobs or Rohm models myself. I personally dislike keyless chucks for lathe use. I prefer a keyed type instead. This is because keyless types grip tighter and tighter as more load is placed on them. They can get so tight as to be extremely difficult to loosen. And because there isn't a lot of 'feel' when drilling in the lathe, it's difficult to know when to ease up. Just make sure the mounting arbor is 3MT to fit your tailstock spindle.

For oils, Mobil is a good choice. And a fresh oil change after break-in is mandatory for long trouble free life.

Tap wrench? It should be OK for small taps. It might have the dimple or not. You can always chuck it in the lathe and make one yourself. You got the technology )

HSS tool bits will work just fine. I prefer something with a bit of cobalt in them. About 5% is good. I'd get a couple 3/8", 5/16", 1/4" each to start. They are cheap enough and will last a pretty long time. If you are getting the standard 4-way tool post, you will need to get a holder that can be clamped into it for a cut-off. http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INPDFF?PMPAGE=165&PARTPG=INLMK3&PMITEM=250-1786 one of those tool holders should fit. And that will tell you what blade you can use. If you got the optional QC tool post, a special holder should be included. And a blade needs to be purchased to fit that one. Again, a cobalt HSS will work just fine and be cheaper than carbide.

Does your lathe come with a coolant system? The picture shows one, but the specs don't mention one. If the machine doesn't have one, I' wouldn't get too worked up over getting one. Unless you plan to start machining tough alloys like stainless to some of the nastier tools steels right away, it can be put off to a later time. Even if it has one, you don't need to immediately get it going. So save some more money here and wait a bit.

dalee

I have the 4 way post and the qctp set.does the cut off holder only hold one size blade? I do have the coolant system, I also have a taper attachment, and a dro. The leveling pads though aren't in there.

Thanks