... I agree, I aired my complaints, and they were all straightened out, from the previous/next issue, to the choice of display (simple or expanded) when you...
I'm new to the group. I currently have a Harbor Frieght 8x12 metal lathe and I'm hoping to learn more about accessories that I can make that will expand the ...
Chris, This depends on what you are going to use the lathe for. I use mine for watch parts and the first thing I bought was a set of good collets, a quick...
Hi all, I'm new to the group and to lathing. I just bought a Enco 7x10 and am enjoying learning a new tool. After reading about an adjustable carriage feed...
Looks like a very neat solution to the requirement. How positively does it disengage the halfnuts when it hits the stop? I'd be worried about it scrubbing...
... positively does ... about ... with ... are ... catch ... enough, ... Richard, It completely unlocks the half nut. You can even hear it sort of click when...
... much reading all the info available on these machines from others. A spring loaded "trigger" assembly might workout nice also. I'm not sure if it could be...
Hey everybody! I know this is a bit off topic, so plese forgive me in advance, but we need some help. I've started a new group for lathe afficionados (like we...
The tailstock on my Clarke CL300M needs to be lowered but I can find no obvious way of doing this. I can adjust it front to back (but that seems to be ok as it...
Assuming it is only a couple of thou out of alignment, the best way to fix it might be to align the headstock instead - you may want to do this anyway if the...
OK, a couple of things to check still, first are the taper sockets for your centers in good nick? Are the centers themselves in good nick? Ok they were the...
Have you tested for a possible twist in the bed? This can make the tailstock appear to be high. Assuming its the origonal unit they were ususlly drilled from...
Having to LOWER the tailstock is a blessing compared to having to raise it. The mating surface of the tailstock to the bed needs to be addressed in most of...
I have been considering using tapered shims to adjust elevation of my tailstock. Has anyone heard of doing this? Jim RabidWolf <aardvark@...> wrote: ...
It is generally accepted that tailstock rams on new lathes will be from .005 to .015 high. Even the one on my 50 year old South Bend is about .010 high and it...
Hi all. Jerry here, normally in Alaska. I have a G4000 9x19 & have performed the HS adjustment a couple of times. I can tell you that on my lathe, it is not...
Jerry, I read your writeup. Good job. I had a bad experience trying to use Rolle's dad's method a couple of years ago. I was setting up my new 13x40 and a...
Hey all, am travelling up to Seattle and wondering if there are any good shops for the garage machinist. I'm especially looking to pick up a Smithy. Thanks! ...
Heck if I know, Mark. I tried to find it also & failed. I have a link on my 'puter that works. Here is my link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/9x20Lathe2/ Try...
Hi Thomas, ... You might want to ask on the seattle_metalheads group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seattle_metalheads/ -- Dave Hylands Vancouver, BC, Canada ...
Thomas; I just made a trip to Grizzly in Bellingham WA. They have a very nice store and warehouse there. They are only open Mon to Fri. I picked up there 11x26...
Thanks for all your advice. It seems there is far more to look into before tackling the tailstock. I will start by checking everything I can and satisfy myself...
Jerry, Thanks! I managed to stumble across it, and have subscribed to the group. Haven't had a chance to peek at your guide yet, but I'm looking forward to...
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