Hi Robert, the image has now appeared in the "photos" section under "lathesmith's 8x mods". You should be able to use the "large" option and get all the info...
Anyone bought one of these?If so how did it work? Does anyone else sell this item as I am in Canada and the last time I checked they only ship to Canada by...
Bill, Check out message number 3270 and message thread starting at 2466. The device cuts the speed in half and reverses the spindle rotation. Unless you...
Here's a preview of the article "Helping Engineers: A Machinist's Perspective" posted on the new 'Articles' section of the site. If you wish to view it...
... you ... spend ... seldom ... make ... of ... This example is a gross over simplification of the problem. Try pressing a .015 diameter pin into a hole .001...
All The engineers I have ever worked for and with. got a lot of feed back! Most of it, not the type they wanted. I have ran into two types of engineers, the ...
... Sure! I remember those courses in my Engineering coursework in the '60s: Eng 105 How to freak out machinists 3 Credits Eng 183 Really Screwing Up...and...
Evening, Bob of Lathemaster is what we all want when we "callback" the store for a problem! Always willing to help, add to your knowledge answering a question...
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I just got my first metal lathe a CQ6125,a 9x30 with a quick change feedbox.It's still partially change gear. But I noticed in the same manual as the 9x30...
I will be anxious to see your pictures of the installation as I am considering buying one myself. Paul ... From: arekugi To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
mine is cq 6128 you are Wright there i checked my manual out either 12 or 14 there again i don't worry about threading good choice of machine like lathe...
cq 6125 in this page there is reference to thread charts http://www.minitech.com.au/ ... From: downwindtracker2 To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday,...
Here is a hint for assembling and dis-assembling press fits. Dry ice will cool the male part sufficiently to assemble without pressure. It is expecially good...
I hust installed a 5c chuck on my LM 8x14 - if that's what you're looking for. I purchased it from LM, it came with an adapter for the 72mm mount. It is a...
We've got another one up! Here's a preview of the machinist article for those new to the machining trade: "Help For Novices." If you wish to view this article...
... Is it an 8x14 or a 9x14? I have the LM 8x14 and I received an adapter with the chuck. It has a 3 bolt pattern with the 72mm inset to bolt to my spindle,...
... change ... same ... do you ... Thanks,for the link,he has a nice vertical milling slide for the HD250/CQ6125. Searching around I found a chart using the...
its certainly a nice machine that requires very little work i looked at that vertical slide for awhile then decided to go for the x3 mill seig that one has...
My new 8x14 is scheduled to be here tomorrow......new to machining, but a friend of mine is a experienced machinest and willing to teach.....i will try to...
heck Todd that's going to be a hard job leave it in the crate,, at least take the sides of and have a twiddle with the knobs,,, that's a good idea having a...
I am happy for you. It was not to long ago that I got my machine. I look forward to seeing your photos. All the best, Stephen ... but ... teach.....i...
Great news. Stay in the crate ????......better get that bench rebuild quickly!! There's (somewhere) a web site showing how to check the spindle to tailstock...
