Lathe wanted

Numobams has some in stock now in US. Just ordered this one, dual chuck 4 jaw, w dro. I have a deluxe now and wanted to try one of these.

Congratulations, hope you can give a report on it when you get it? I thought about ordering one but all gone now.
 
I'm having a hard time envisioning how you are spinning the wood with the thread pitch there.

This is what I did.

 
I'm having a hard time envisioning how you are spinning the wood with the thread pitch there.

This is what I did.

The two steel prices have a 5/16 x 18 rod in between. The shaft attaches with a maint pin. When you unscrew the two pieces the tenon moves down to the dremel and follows the threads
 
That lathe shows a threading option for 18 tpi but still not 10 tpi. After doing some search on the forums you can easily get 10 tpi by setting it on the metric, I think, and using the custom option and dialing it in. One poster gave the setting for it. After xianmacs posted he ordered one, he also posted on another forum I think and they sold out quickly, ha ha.
 
The motor on the basic got a huge upgrade late last year. We changed it from the little ac 280 watt version to a much better 550 watt dc motor with a speed control that has a lot better range in variability. It also now uses the same belt - bracket - and pulley system as the pro version so no more stretched and broken o-ring belts
I'll be calling you tomorrow about the basic set up. I live in Lafayette and would like to come and pick one up if in stock.
 
I drove out to Chris' shop and picked up the basic cue repair lathe with the upgrade package and some extras. Meeting Chris was a pleasant experience and his shop set up is packed with supplies. I don't need to go into the design and quality of Chris' products and, after setting up my lathe, was not disappointed. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about cue making products and is the "go to" guy for any of your problems.
 
I drove out to Chris' shop and picked up the basic cue repair lathe with the upgrade package and some extras. Meeting Chris was a pleasant experience and his shop set up is packed with supplies. I don't need to go into the design and quality of Chris' products and, after setting up my lathe, was not disappointed. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about cue making products and is the "go to" guy for any of your problems.
Thanks Rick !
 
Numobams lathe finally showed up this morning for me. It's been a real trying experience dealing direct with China but it all worked out in the end. Fit through my double shop doors with an inch and a half to spare. that was a little nerve racking as my tractor was bouncing left and right that much and if I caught a door it would have just ripped off, not much stops the tractor. Anyway it's in, heavier than I thought and now I'm trying to figure out how to get it up on the counter where its going. Was just going to ask a farmer friend down the rd, but my wife just said he's having back issues. I've hears some use a portable engine hoist. I may call another farmer that I know and see if a few strong hands can help.
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