Got my lathe together today
- Thread starter TomHay
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Hmmm, it cost me $3,000.00 then I had to put a little more money into it.
I would like to say some dramatic way I picked it over other lathes but the truth is it was there, no waiting. I think most people are like that, hate the wait.
When I last made cues it was the same with customers, "When will my Cue be ready"?
Since buying it I see features I wish I had on other lathes such as a Hightower or Porper (not talking the big lathes here) and see features I will miss from same.
The big feature on a lathe is the person using it. I hope I have more smart days than stupid days, LOL.
I would like to say some dramatic way I picked it over other lathes but the truth is it was there, no waiting. I think most people are like that, hate the wait.
When I last made cues it was the same with customers, "When will my Cue be ready"?
Since buying it I see features I wish I had on other lathes such as a Hightower or Porper (not talking the big lathes here) and see features I will miss from same.
The big feature on a lathe is the person using it. I hope I have more smart days than stupid days, LOL.
Joe,
You are way too organized and I am getting a complex from shop envy.LOL
Nice set up my friend.
Rick
the only problem is that i spend more time cleaning and not enough time working...joe
Dust boxes
Nice setup guys. Was just wondering;
Is it enough to make a dust box with the dust extractor to make these machines operate without problems and safe? Would the linear guids clog up and jam if you only use the extractor hose or do you have to clean the detais up after each day of use?
How about the router-is it explotion proof and would the dust inside be pulled through the motor and possibly damage the router?
Edit: Also, I have never seen these machines close up-is it so that the D.O.C for each pass is manually controlled by the black "nut" on the carieage? I guess it's auto stop for each pass?
Would love to have a box system with hazle free run. At the moment I have to design custom dust shoes for many operations. Keeps my machines ok clean but some manual wash down has to be done with the vaccume and cleaner fluids-which takes time...
K
Nice setup guys. Was just wondering;
Is it enough to make a dust box with the dust extractor to make these machines operate without problems and safe? Would the linear guids clog up and jam if you only use the extractor hose or do you have to clean the detais up after each day of use?
How about the router-is it explotion proof and would the dust inside be pulled through the motor and possibly damage the router?
Edit: Also, I have never seen these machines close up-is it so that the D.O.C for each pass is manually controlled by the black "nut" on the carieage? I guess it's auto stop for each pass?
Would love to have a box system with hazle free run. At the moment I have to design custom dust shoes for many operations. Keeps my machines ok clean but some manual wash down has to be done with the vaccume and cleaner fluids-which takes time...
K
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