I would like to know if anyone could tell me a good way to but a 12" radius on something with smaller lathe. I have a 9x30 bench top. I am trying to make the...
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metalmill52
Jun 30, 2008 1:11 am
Josh, If it is a 12" disc with a rounded edge, then you are going to need a bigger lathe (unless your 9x30 has a gap bed). If you just need to turn a 12"...
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mineralman55
Jul 7, 2008 11:41 am
It's been a real long time since I posted here. My 8x14 has sat idle for about 3 years (covered and oiled, but not used) but I finally got around to making...
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Rick Reyes
aztaig
Jul 9, 2008 5:51 am
Hey Mineral man You into collecting minerals or rockhounding? ... From: mineralman55 <Larryo55@...> To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, July...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Jul 9, 2008 2:21 pm
This kinda reminds me of the noise that my 8x machine was making once, before I converted it to variable speed. In my case, it ended up being a loose motor...
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jimcain@...
beaner3598
Jul 9, 2008 11:06 pm
I have been getting an 8X14 ready to use, I found that mine was very noisy. The following noisy items have been eliminated, but the rotor shaft of the motor...
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Charles Mortimer
g1fak
Jul 10, 2008 2:16 pm
hi Jim is it a new lathe if so send the whole lot back to the shop and complain bitterly .... your geartrain should not be meshed tightly just enough slack in...
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jimcain@...
beaner3598
Jul 10, 2008 3:01 pm
Thanks Charles, I am learning all about lathes by making this one that I bought on ebay work, so there is no supplier to blame. I am getting a very thorough...
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mineralman55
Jul 13, 2008 2:35 pm
I've been using the 8x14 for a bit now, and the noises/clunking is gone when run in forward speed. I get some clunking when run in reverse but not as much as...
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David Mannock
dmannock
Jul 13, 2008 10:09 pm
Larry, I have the same lathe which is only used a couple of times a year at present. There are a couple of additional aspects of the problem that you might...
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mineralman55
Jul 15, 2008 10:59 am
... rust issues. Could there be some rust hindering spindle or change gear movement somewhere? Has a tooth come off a gear (try changing with one from the...
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ramson22
Jul 22, 2008 2:47 am
i am trying to figure out how to cut 28tpi with my harbor frieght 8x12 lathe the instructions which came in the owners manual are totally inpossible to...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Jul 23, 2008 12:42 am
Hi, I have the lathemaster equivalent of your lathe. I haven't tried the gear combo you want but the tables in your manual and mine (which are the same )...
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wishbone_aaa
Jul 23, 2008 12:43 am
See if this is of any help: http://www.lathemaster.com/images/LATHE%20GEAR%20CHART.txt Don ... 8x12...
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Al Fiallos
al_fiallos
Jul 23, 2008 12:44 am
Hi. Check the LatheMaster web site and download the 8x12/14 lathe gear chart. It has all the gear combinations you could ever need. Al...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Jul 23, 2008 5:12 am
Hi, not being an expert by any means on lathe gears but understanding the principle, I checked out the Lathemaster posted table versus the manual and my...
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Mike Nash
mikenash402
Jul 23, 2008 10:40 am
If you are a member of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7x12minilathe/ then you may be able to grab the following file directly. Otherwise, join the group and...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Jul 23, 2008 1:28 pm
Mike, the HF 8 x 12 manual I downloaded which is the same as the one currently available doesn't appear to be in error on the right side page 8 gear line-up....
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learnin_lathe
Jul 23, 2008 3:07 pm
Dan In the tool kit you received with your hf8x12 there should have been a two piece tool that is used to loosen the shafts. It is simply a square socket with...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Jul 23, 2008 4:44 pm
Robert, that would be the same tool used to tighten the tool clamping bolts on the tool holder - somehow I didn't connect the beveled square threaded ends on...
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Mike Nash
mikenash402
Jul 24, 2008 2:32 pm
Hi Dan, Either the picture has to be wrong or the equation is bogus, since dividing by zero for the missing Z6 yields an invalid result. I'm not disagreeing ...
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ramson22
Jul 24, 2008 2:32 pm
Thanks for the help the threads came out the correct number of tpi however they are very rough, any sugestions on how to improve them?-- ... clamping ... ...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Jul 24, 2008 4:52 pm
Mike, you are right, the formula they give doesn't work with the Z designations that are assigned to the gears in the gear schematic. They did somehow...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Jul 24, 2008 5:38 pm
Try the following formula, for inch threads: 12 * 40/B x B/E x D/F = TPI (the star is division) Like others, I found the "formulas"; given in the manual to not...
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Mike Nash
mikenash402
Jul 25, 2008 2:56 am
Hi Chris, Have you posted any details on this? Have a link to share? Pictures? If not, can you? (Hint, hint!) Thanks, Mike Nash ... From: "C Smith"...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Jul 25, 2008 4:01 am
Hi Mike, In the "photos" section, go to "lathesmith's 8x mods", I have a few pics there. There is also a schematic of the spindle itself, for those brave...
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ramson22
Jul 25, 2008 5:37 pm
I get a clunking nosie when running the following gears for 28tpi 70 80 60 70. Iv'e never had this problem before, however i have never changed any of the...
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Charles Mortimer
g1fak
Jul 26, 2008 12:45 am
check the root of the teeth for foreign matter don't mesh the gears too tightly turn the gear train over by hand to feel for high spots with the belts of ...
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djmerz2000
Jul 28, 2008 3:59 pm
I noted someone else was getting rough threads, but the "thread" seemed to die before any help emerged. I wasn't sure what size threads (other than 28tpi) you...
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Charles Mortimer
g1fak
Jul 29, 2008 7:18 am
hi thread cutting far too deeper cut ,,,,,five mils is far too deeper cut that what giving you a rough cut try five thou ,,, and finishing cut try a...
