OWN A LATHEMASTER LATHE, LETS SEE SOME PICS, OR TALK ABOUT THEM. 8X14 OR 9X20 LATHE..THANKS...BOB aametalmaster...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Oct 8, 2003 4:01 am
Hello everyone, (all five of us now). Its great to have a forum of our own now where hopefully the Lathe Gods in the 7x10 and 9x20 groups will not bash this...
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tgaylordsolie
Oct 10, 2003 2:07 am
... .Hi I have spent the last six months researching lathes and mills with the intent of up sizing my shop. I am an amature clockmaker and would like to...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Oct 10, 2003 2:13 am
I have pics of a tumbler rev somewhere I will post them...Bob ... of ... that ... designed ... over ... and ... condition ... he ... with ... and ... run ... ...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Oct 10, 2003 2:26 am
Hi guys, I just posted in the files some plans from the Emco group, Maybe they can be adapted to the Lathemaster?...Bob...
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Tom Rowe
tgaylordsolie
Oct 11, 2003 8:29 pm
Read Dan's tool post mod to install QCTP and drilled out pin on top slide and no help in removing the factory installed post. Has anyone else had luck with...
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bobbrla
Oct 13, 2003 8:46 pm
Hi Guys, It's great to have a group! I am grateful for your interest in my lathes and these Yahoo groups are valuable forums to share information and project...
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Tom Rowe
tgaylordsolie
Oct 14, 2003 7:54 pm
I have always used white lithium grease on sliding joints, and in particularly high pressure ones such as ways and slides. This lathe calls for machine oil...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Oct 14, 2003 9:39 pm
Hi guys, When we get rolling, if anyone would like to help in moderator duties, just ask I dont want to hog all the fun. I work out of town and dont have...
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bobbrla
Oct 15, 2003 3:12 am
Hi Tom, Most use light oil on these lathes. Lithium grease will do but it tends to collect more chips and grit than oil. I tried the grease and found it to be...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Oct 16, 2003 12:48 pm
Hi Bob, If no one else wants it, I moderate three groups now so one more won't be a problem. Let me know if you need me to help. Alan Trest ...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Oct 16, 2003 1:05 pm
Hi group, I just added Allan Trest as a moderator. He is very knowlageable on the lathes if it wasn't for his good words and website I would not be getting...
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robert wright
aametalmaster
Oct 16, 2003 3:33 pm
Hi Alan, Sorry for the mispelling of your name in the group letter. I added you as a moderator, feel free to jump in any time. I think it will work out ...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Oct 18, 2003 12:14 pm
No problem Bob, Common occurance. Happy to be of help. Alan...
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rrrevels
Oct 21, 2003 4:37 pm
Good Morning, I have been playing around with my 8x14 for a couple of weeks now and really enjoy it. A couple of machinist friends have come by and both were...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Oct 21, 2003 10:51 pm
Hi Russ, Happy to hear you got the lathe in. As to changing the chuck. You should have this problem only once. The chuck to spindle flange tolerence is very...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Oct 21, 2003 11:00 pm
Hi guys, REMEMBER TO COVER THE WAYS WITH A SMALL PC OF PLYWOOD. They beat that into my head 28 years ago in machine trade classes..Thanks. Bob ... original...
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robert wright
aametalmaster
Oct 22, 2003 7:11 pm
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Tom Rowe
tgaylordsolie
Oct 22, 2003 7:56 pm
- I tried loosening the 3 screws in the back of ... them ... Russ - - I think you are talking about the clearance between the back of thechuck and the front...
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robert wright
aametalmaster
Oct 22, 2003 10:33 pm
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rrrevels
Oct 23, 2003 2:08 am
Hi Alan and group, I changed the chuck tonight. It was a little more tedious than I had hoped but went well. I loosened the 3 bolts, clamped a dowel in the ...
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Clint D
driggars
Oct 27, 2003 5:41 am
I used thin oils, mainly I like to use power steering oil, it is light and lubes very well, an alternative if Tractor Hydraulic oil, you can get it in 1 gallon...
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rrrevels
Oct 28, 2003 1:40 pm
I have seen several references to an x3 mill. What is it. I looked at Bob's lathemaster web site and didn't see any mention with that name....
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Oct 28, 2003 2:17 pm
Hi Russ, Check out this site: Good info on the X-3. http://www.tedatum.com/thms/shop13.html Alan...
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kmarr1
Oct 29, 2003 2:45 am
Hi I would like to talk to someone that bought one of these lathes that lives in Canada. Thanks Kelly...
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metalmill52
Nov 2, 2003 8:57 pm
Hi Folks! I just uploaded 6 pictures of my current project, Guy Lautard's 3.75" rotary table. The photos show the capability of the 8x14, as the base is made...
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Clint D
driggars
Nov 2, 2003 11:19 pm
Bill C Yes, please keep us updated with your photo's Clint ... From: "metalmill52" <wacleary@...> To: <lathemaster@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, November...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Nov 2, 2003 11:19 pm
Nice Job Bill, Thanks for the photo's and the update on your project. Alan T. ... 3.75" ... tool ... and ... an ... machine. ... Thanks ... make ... learning...
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rrrevels
Nov 4, 2003 4:15 am
Now that I have your attention, my unanticipated problem is the chips flying all over the shop. I have a 5 gallon can full of "Brillo" pad shavings and have...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Nov 4, 2003 8:57 pm
These are "Good" problems to have Russ, I wish I had more time to play. As to the chips, a Astroturf type door mat will work well to keep the chips where they...
