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- Thread starter holyford86
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Very nice!
Try to find "How to run a Lathe" by Southbend Lathe Co. Usually can be had on Ebay for about $15. or you can read it online at http://www.wewilliams.net/SBLibrary.htm Pretty much the machinists bible for old iron. The Southbend 9" C model is almost identical and the info will pertain to your lathe.
Second- Pick up a good oilcan. These things need constant oiling, every hole, gears, ways, leadscrew, etc. Things do get messy at times! Regardless of what some will say, Chainsaw "chain oil" is excellent for all of it. Amsoil is one of the best. Dont use any multigrade or engine oil.
For a nice turned finish, you will need a grinder with a "green wheel" for sharpening your high-speed-steel bits. These lathes turn fairly slow and dont have a lot of power, so a well ground and razer sharp bit is the way to go.
Turning aluminum is a great way to learn. Easy to turn, and an accidental crash wont hurt anything.
There is endless learning to be done, so dont be afraid to ask questions. I've had my own for over 25 years and still learning!
Also, check out http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/ Lots of info in the forums.
Try to find "How to run a Lathe" by Southbend Lathe Co. Usually can be had on Ebay for about $15. or you can read it online at http://www.wewilliams.net/SBLibrary.htm Pretty much the machinists bible for old iron. The Southbend 9" C model is almost identical and the info will pertain to your lathe.
Second- Pick up a good oilcan. These things need constant oiling, every hole, gears, ways, leadscrew, etc. Things do get messy at times! Regardless of what some will say, Chainsaw "chain oil" is excellent for all of it. Amsoil is one of the best. Dont use any multigrade or engine oil.
For a nice turned finish, you will need a grinder with a "green wheel" for sharpening your high-speed-steel bits. These lathes turn fairly slow and dont have a lot of power, so a well ground and razer sharp bit is the way to go.
Turning aluminum is a great way to learn. Easy to turn, and an accidental crash wont hurt anything.
There is endless learning to be done, so dont be afraid to ask questions. I've had my own for over 25 years and still learning!
Also, check out http://www.chaski.com/homemachinist/ Lots of info in the forums.
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