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,...
Mine look like brass. I'm definitely going to install small bearings in the tips of the probes before I use either the steady or follow rest. It shouldn't be a...
Looking to find the material the Guides are made of? Are they Steel, Aluminum Bronze etc..? Some machines have bearings on them. Thanks [:)] [Non-text portions...
One area I've been looking to improve my Lathemaster 9x30 is in low speed performance. Specifically, I've been looking at the Lathemaster planetary pulley: ...
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...
Lathemaster has a 2" mini chuck. Does anyone know what the quality is like and if they hold onto the well? I found two reviews on Amazon for a 2 1/2" one that...
I've read the manual and searched this group's messages; however I haven't seen a simple explanation for how to switch feed rates on the LM 8x14. I mention...
Wondering how some of you are further reducing the RPM speed of the HF 8 x 12 or LM 8 x 14? My HF 8 x 12 still seems to run too fast to get a real smooth cut...
I've dusted off my Lathemaster 8x14 to work on a home-built aircraft project. This will be my first machining experience, so I am looking forward to the...
Hi all- As some of you may know, we came up with a bolt-on accessory for the spline-spindled mill/drills a while back called the "Spindle-Lock". It is exactly...
I am having a problem with the start switch. After I run it for a while, and after shutting it off, it will start momentarily but stop as soon as I release the...
Ok, so I've had my Lathemaster 9x30 for about a year now, and it continues to operate very well. However....I do have one question. How much "slop" or backlash...
Howdy, I have an 8 X 14 I'm doing a CNC conversion to. I got the Lathe from an estate in pieces with the HF manual. The lathe master doesn't appear too use...
I would like to thank everyone for their suggestions in the "spindle/tailstock alignment" thread of mid-July. As a result of your suggestions I contacted...
I'm considering the purchase, but would very much like to actually see one prior to committing the $$. Anyone in either area willing to show off? Thanks, Jay...
The gear combination specified in the Harbor Freight Manual for METRIC 1.5 gears DOES NOT MESH. Manual specifies: 68-80 72-60 ... Has anyone successfully made...
Hi all, I have been reading the recent posts about problems mentioned in the subject line here and just wanted to remind everyone to oil the pulleys on your...
Hi All, been lurking for a few months here and wanted to finally add something to the group. If you need to remove the outer race for a bearing from a piece of...
Anyone done this? My lathe is making rumbling noise - believe its bearings - will try to confirm by driving spindle with electric drill connected to belt -...
Well you went to the top-- Bob has never led me astray- Good luck and Happy Landings Live every day like it's your last, 'cause one day you're gonna be right....
Hi let me put in my 3 cents worth -- If Bob over at lathemaster is thru galavanting around all over the world, His 8X14 uses tapered bearings and I'm pretty...
Newbie question - the auto feed speed seems to be controlled by the thread gearing. Can I improve the surface finish by decreasing the auto feed rate? or is...
Hi All, total newbie to machining - trying to learn. I set-up the HF 8x12 and did a little turning - everything sounds fine - motor, bearings, etc. Two...
