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Thanks for the info guys. I like the slitting saw idea. -Jason

I was cleaning out my fathers shop a couple of weeks ago and came across a neat device for the lathe. I think its a die grinder holder. It mounts to the compound just like a tool post would. I believe its for the grinder in the second picture (I do not own one yet). My question is can they use...

If your that comfortable you might fall asleep at the lathe!

LOL, I know what you mean. I have about 20 machines in my shop right now. 12 of which are mine and the rest are stuff I am breaking down for parts or restoring for resale. Did I mention my shop is a 1 car garage! Thanks Dave. Plastic has its place in the world, just not on my tools! Well...

Michael, you must have a big shop. Even smaller table saws take up space. John, believe it or not the catalog lists this combo unit at 509 lbs including the motor. The 10" saw alone is 196 lbs (without the guard). Not bad since the current Ryobi 10" saw complete is 76 lbs. LOL, I should be...

I am not speaking from any cuemaker experience. But I only buy cheap tools period! Machines as well as smaller tools like routers and such. However, I try not to buy anything newer then 1965. I just bought this 1950's Delta 10" TS & 6" Jointer today for 40 bucks. She just needs a little...

I agree with Paul, I have many live centers. New and vintage, import and USA. Never spent that much money on them. With that said I always reach for the Skoda or a vintage Grand (made in Germany). I also like Royal, there expensive but somtimes you can get them used for a good price. -Jason

I was just reading this post. Minding my own business. And wack....to the back of my head. I look up and my GF is standing there. She saw Joey's avitar and thought I was on some sex site. <sigh> -J

What brand & if possible model # is the lathe. I believe South Bend 13" and up are all at least 1 3/8 threw hole. Most usually are when you get to the 13"+ range. J

Price is right......and I even like the stand. J

Dave, if your going the 101 lathe route let me know what parts you need. I dont have much in stock right now but I get them often. If there is something you need asap. I can make a few calls. Dont forget a 101 only has a threw hole of 17/32". That is if its a 6" model. The general statment of...

Just got the 12" x 36" lathe setup and oiled. I just need to aquire some misc tooling.

Thanks for the info Chris. J

Does that mean never touched by human hands? Seriously though, that is one fine machine! I believe those are called second operation lathes. Not really sure what the term means though.

Well, after this post I scraped those plans with the second bed and went with an old craftsman 12 x 36 lathe I had in storage. Hopefully I can do everything I need to with that lathe. I dont have it out of storage yet but I believe the threw hole is 25/32 on those.

Thanks for all the info Darrin:)

OIC, very interesting. So thats why, the big carriage. Ok, I checked and I do have a Craftsman 12" x 36" Lathe, a real clean one too. Non quick change but it has a taper attachment. 3 jaw chuck, a set of gears and a steady rest (non ball bearing). So if I switch to a ball bearing steady rest...

I think I have 2 Craftsman 12 x 36 lathes kicking around somewhere. But I thought you need 40" between centers for cue work? BTW Nice lathe you got there, I have not seen a headstock cover like that before on an Atlas lathe.

Thanks everyone. I will look into it.

I dont know all the aspects of cue making but from what I have seen so far I think its long enough. That dowel in the lathe is 3'. The total bed lenght is 5'. From spindle to sleeve of tailstock is 47 1/2". It would be longer but there is a gap in the bed where the old headstock was that I can...