Being self employed successfully since the 1980's, I would like to add one simple thought.
First, I will tell you that I have seen many people want their own business.
How can I tell they won't last?
NO ABILITY TO TAKE ADVICE and say Thanks.
EXAMPLE?
The advice on REMOVING the tailstock and chuck was GREAT ADVICE.
The OP then dogged the person who gave it.
As a person who has build some very nice homes, I would like to give some great reasons to
NEVER TURN ON THE MACHINE, get it out of the house before you ruin things, including the health of all who reside in the home.
One question, if I may,
HOW DID YOU CARRY THE LOAD TO THE GROUND and how was the ground prepared under the floor? Even if it's a concrete floor, the machine is not above the footings and you will settle the floor which in turn will damage all above it like the upper floors and walls. The vibration under the wheels will be very subtle, you won't even notice but it will be slowly moving, sorta like a cue maker who couldn't wait for the wood to cure, movement will occur.
Last time I watched a Lathe get put in a basement was 1966, I was two. My Father was very successful with it and semi retired 12 years later, during that 12 years, he bought some of the most expensive lathes known to mankind at the time but he was out of the basement within months.
First, I will tell you that I have seen many people want their own business.
How can I tell they won't last?
NO ABILITY TO TAKE ADVICE and say Thanks.
EXAMPLE?
The advice on REMOVING the tailstock and chuck was GREAT ADVICE.
The OP then dogged the person who gave it.
As a person who has build some very nice homes, I would like to give some great reasons to
NEVER TURN ON THE MACHINE, get it out of the house before you ruin things, including the health of all who reside in the home.
One question, if I may,
HOW DID YOU CARRY THE LOAD TO THE GROUND and how was the ground prepared under the floor? Even if it's a concrete floor, the machine is not above the footings and you will settle the floor which in turn will damage all above it like the upper floors and walls. The vibration under the wheels will be very subtle, you won't even notice but it will be slowly moving, sorta like a cue maker who couldn't wait for the wood to cure, movement will occur.
Last time I watched a Lathe get put in a basement was 1966, I was two. My Father was very successful with it and semi retired 12 years later, during that 12 years, he bought some of the most expensive lathes known to mankind at the time but he was out of the basement within months.
