3/8 10 frustrations

[pescadoman]

Metal lathe snubs!
Err, instant reverse? NOPE
3 phase ? NOPE
just know when to back off :thumbup:

I have 3 phase and instant reverse, but the tap just spins in the tailstock chuck when it's had enough...

 

[Mcues]

Metal lathe snubs!
Err, instant reverse?
3 phase ?

On some old belt drive American steel, you can tap under "friction" .
Release the spindle and power up.
The belt will still spin the chuck with some power .
It actually works well for linen wrap work.

Yeah, that's how I do both operations it allows me to stop the chuck by hand. Great for wraps I can control the speed with the variable drive although the spindle is not engaged. I do have 3 phase and instant reverse but I prefer this way.

Mario

 

[Mcues]

.380 AND .381 reamers, plus all of my bits are 3 flute carbide. I think the reamers were 60.00 a piece.

I use the reamers for the pin barrels

Carbide is a must, worth the extra $ and last forever drilling wood.

Mario