Well... You are right! The little 2" chuck is of very good quality. It has wonderful adapters to allow installing it, MT-2, MT-3 & a straight that allows you...
I also highly recommend Boeshield I also use Vactra #2 way oil on the ways and other flat surfaces. I'm an amateur and when I started out I used Mobil One on...
Coincidentally I came across another method last night to prevent tools from rusting. Apparently Camphor tablets slowly give off fumes that will prevent...
There is also a product known as "vci paper" which inhibits corrosion. It often comes with machine tools. Unfortunately, I've only seen it for sale in...
I seem to be having a problem with a safety switch on my Harbor Freight 8x12 lathe. Sometimes when I start my lathe the green button under the red safety cap...
Have a HF 8x12 now. Unbelievable issues with it. Want to update to Lathemaster 9x30 but know vertualy nothing about them. Chuck looks bigger but figured I...
a bit off-topic.. but Im curious as to the problems you had/have with the 8x? ... From: latheturn6 To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 13,...
Hi latheturn6-------- Thats a mouthful, Where to start ,I'll give you my feel on this equipment,Bear in mind this is my opinion and use and feel will vary by...
Hi, I've had my Lathemaster 9x30 since late 2006. I'm pretty happy with it, but I've never used any other lathes so I'm just going by how it does what I need...
I bought Lathemaster's 8x14 instead of the 9x30 because I didn't have the space for the larger lathe. All reviews I've read about the 9x30 have been positive....
Sorry about off topic that was my first post.. To be "quick" on HF great accuracy but in short time most lubers came out took 6-months to get them, Motor...
Now you know why they call it "Harbor Fright". Geesh. Just went out and measured: 19" deep (front-back), 51" wide, about 19" high. I made a bench for mine that...
Thanks for all the great info...Nice web site! You people are Great!...
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Jan 15, 2012 1:19 pm
... This is the reason for my upcoming purchase as well. Plus, I don't think I need the 9x size. (I'm more into model engineering than full-size engineering). ...
Oh boy, this does open a can of worms :-) I'm no expert on Chinese products or the QC practices of various vendors. What I *can* say is that LMS seems to...
David: I have a HF 8X12 and it worked just fine right out of the box. I use it on a regular basis and have had no problems. I have had it now for...
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David Rysdam
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Jan 15, 2012 3:42 pm
... I should hasten to add that I have no doubt about LMS's quality. From 3rd party descriptions, they are very good too. Like the belt drive vs geared drive...
ditto on this. my 8x was my first lathe.. I had never seen the 7x's in person..until a 7x10 was in stock/on shelf at my local HF.. I almost laughed/choked at...
I agree the different companies have diferent QC and this could be a huge issue in my favor. I surely hope that correct. The pics I see of the 9x30 are scarey...
There is a product I use on my micro-mill, lathe and table saw it is a liquid called "Penetrol";, never had rust again after cleaning, polishing and applying it...
Lathemaster stocks both-- Give Bob an "e" mail for his catalog ... From: winnipeg_bill To: lathemaster@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 4:40 PM...
I've noticed that my 3 jaw self centering chuck has become (always was?) rather inaccurate. I've mostly done turning between centers so I haven't used it much,...
.005 for a tired 3 jaw is not too shabby, My preference is a 4 Jaw,and on a 8X 12/14 a 5" will do just about any thing you will ever need to do------------- e...
Re: chuck inaccurate. Are you sure its 5 thou out? These chucks are spec'ed at 3 thou. If so, did you indicate the body of the chuck itself to see if it is...
Its probably obvious to many, but if you can turn the OD of a work-piece in a 3-jaw, then it becomes as good as the best 4-jaw. I mark my work-piece plus...
