I have been watching the Lathemaster web site for some time, hoping they are going to be getting some 8x14 lathes in, but the possibility of inventory seems to...
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Dan Merz
djmerz2000
Dec 2, 2008 3:27 am
Paul, call Bob on the telephone to find answers to your speculations about delivery. There are limits to the effectiveness of websites for up-to-date info....
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C Smith
lathesmith
Dec 2, 2008 4:04 am
Paul, give Bob a call, it's the only way to get the straight scoop on availability. The Bison chucks are definitely NOT overkill for these lathes. ...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Dec 2, 2008 12:56 pm
I got all the accessories from Harbor Freight. If you want I can dig for partnumbers and all the details. They may take time but I had no problems getting...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 2, 2008 4:23 pm
Hi Paul, As you know, the 8X from HF is the same machine. HF does sell the 4-jaw chuck an dother accessories - BUT...be aware that the delivery time...
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David Mannock
dmannock
Dec 2, 2008 8:16 pm
Gents, I have to be honest here and say that while I often see items on Bob's web site that are not in stock, there is no doubt in my mind that my 8x14...
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pwolaver
Dec 3, 2008 1:07 am
Looking in the HF online catalog - Is item 43582 the appropriate faceplate for the 8x12(14) ?? Also, looking in the Grizzly catalog for 4 jaw chuck. G9865 6"...
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Jacques Rioux
jariou1959
Dec 3, 2008 2:52 am
I can't find that part number in the HF catalog online. However, when I wanted to order accessories for my HF 8x12, I called customer service, not the regular...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 3, 2008 9:27 am
Hi Paul, As Jacques noted, you need to call HF to order parts and accessories fo rthe 8X. I did not find your reference number. If it helps, I ordered...
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pwolaver
Dec 3, 2008 6:24 pm
DBN: Thanks so much for this information - I really appreciate it - I'll give HF a call, and see if I can connect with someone who knows how to handle these...
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pwolaver
Dec 3, 2008 6:41 pm
Some of the 3/4 jaw chucks mention "plain back mounting". I think I have figured out that this means that the chuck will have a bolt hole pattern on the back...
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wishbone_aaa
Dec 3, 2008 6:53 pm
... Ordering special items from HF seems to be a hit or miss operation. In the times that I have tried to order, I've had a "customer service rep" that was...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Dec 3, 2008 7:11 pm
Hi Paul, DBN, as usual, is right on the money with his remarks. All I can add here is that you are very close to figuring out that plain back chucks attach to...
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David A. Mannock
dmannock
Dec 3, 2008 8:00 pm
Paul, I'll say it again! Talk to Bob. HF are NOT known for their service locally or online. You may find yourself getting the basic lathe from HF, but then...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 3, 2008 9:42 pm
Hi, Don, HF is well-known for their superior level of poor management. When one places an order - Write Down the order number. Then after a week or...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 3, 2008 9:49 pm
Hi Paul, As you now see - there are many here willing to help. Keep going - all will be well and chips flying. Take care, DBN ... From: pwolaver...
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pwolaver
Dec 3, 2008 10:02 pm
Well, I haven't been able to order the 8x14 from Lathemaster yet, but I am in the process of getting the accessories and doodads that you need to make the...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
Dec 3, 2008 11:00 pm
... The 5" 4-jaw I have from HF for the 8x12 (8x14 by some counting) is a direct mount for that spindle, no adapter plate. I happen to still have the box, it...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 4, 2008 2:30 am
Hi, I don't know if anyone answered this yet..but...the tailstock on the 8X uses an MT2. The headstock uses the MT3. Take care, DBN ... From: pwolaver...
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pwolaver
Dec 4, 2008 3:33 am
My error... it is an MT2, in my enthusiasm for receiving my package, I engaged my mouth before my brane. I appreciate your attention to detail. Thanks, DBN...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Dec 4, 2008 3:40 am
Hi Paul, Not a problem - the concern was that you didn't get what you wanted. It does sound like you are on a trail of collecting the toys <smile>. ...
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pwolaver
Dec 4, 2008 4:02 am
Thank you Chris... I appreciate the detailed reply and extra info... I'll be full of annoying, newcomer questions for a while.. So if I understand what you...
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Capt. Lee
captainleeward
Dec 4, 2008 4:07 am
Hi Paul, If you buy a lathe and it comes with a chuck the chuck will have a back plate that screws on the spindle threads of the spindle and also...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Dec 4, 2008 4:13 am
Hi Paul, the answer is "yes" to all your questions...and you correctly surmise that the faceplate is used by itself, to machine odd workpieces. One can't learn...
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Al Fiallos
al_fiallos
Dec 4, 2008 4:22 am
Hi - for what it's worth, I also am a newbie to lathes. Money was short so I opted to make my own face plates, steady rest, follow rest, chip guard, MT-2...
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Charles Mortimer
g1fak
Dec 4, 2008 4:33 am
usually the machine comes with all bits and pieces chucks 2 &4 jaw face plate 2 sets of steadies one standard chuck and a set of change gears and if they are...
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pwolaver
Dec 4, 2008 4:47 am
Well, overloaded synapses are a problem... as we say in the software biz - when someone says things are not intuitive, it just means that they don't yet...
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Charles Mortimer
g1fak
Dec 4, 2008 8:35 am
good on the 6inch nails,,,,, just take it slowly and think out two steps ahead of the bit you are turning,,,, to the new comer it seems very daunting ,,,,,,...
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pwolaver
Dec 5, 2008 6:01 pm
Lathemaster finally did get some lathes in (as promised), so I ordered the 8x14 today. I had called a couple of times to HF about the accessories, and drew a ...
