New (to me) metal lathe ! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NONHOG · 01-29-2013, 01:53 AM

Been thinking about one of the little HF lathes but really prefer an older one.
Found one on CL and bought it. Can't wait to try it out!

ssapach · 01-29-2013, 03:53 AM

I love machine tools and just machine work in general! I quite enjoy messing around with my lathe. I usually don't have anything important to make, but a little practice on some scrap metal never hurts!

Those straight cut gears will probably make quite a bit of noise too.

DesertCat · 01-29-2013, 04:08 AM

Wow, that is really nice, looks brand new. Never knew Craftsman made a tabletop metal lathe. Looks like a fairly good size, what's the bed and throw on that?

Mind sharing what it cost?

NONHOG · 01-29-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ssapach

I love machine tools and just machine work in general! I quite enjoy messing around with my lathe. I usually don't have anything important to make, but a little practice on some scrap metal never hurts!

Those straight cut gears will probably make quite a bit of noise too.

Looking forward to making some noise! My luck the 1st "important" thing I will need to make will be just a bit too big for this lathe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertCat

Wow, that is really nice, looks brand new. Never knew Craftsman made a tabletop metal lathe. Looks like a fairly good size, what's the bed and throw on that?

Mind sharing what it cost?

Some info: http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page9.html
Its not 100% original but as long as it works well I'll be satisfied.
Might start seeing about finding "correct handles, etc."
I paid $340.00

ETsC10 · 02-01-2013, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONHOG

Looking forward to making some noise! My luck the 1st "important" thing I will need to make will be just a bit too big for this lathe.

Some info: http://www.lathes.co.uk/craftsman/page9.html
Its not 100% original but as long as it works well I'll be satisfied.
Might start seeing about finding "correct handles, etc."
I paid $340.00

Very cool! Nothing wrong with the old industrial Craftsman machines!
There's a lot of things normally done on a mill that you can tackle on your lathe too.
Have fun!

01-29-2013, 01:53 AM	#1
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	New (to me) metal lathe ! Been thinking about one of the little HF lathes but really prefer an older one. Found one on CL and bought it. Can't wait to try it out! Attached Images __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-29-2013, 03:53 AM	#2
ssapach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Two Hills, Alberta Posts: 207	Re: New (to me) metal lathe ! I love machine tools and just machine work in general! I quite enjoy messing around with my lathe. I usually don't have anything important to make, but a little practice on some scrap metal never hurts! Those straight cut gears will probably make quite a bit of noise too.

01-29-2013, 04:08 AM	#3
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: New (to me) metal lathe ! Wow, that is really nice, looks brand new. Never knew Craftsman made a tabletop metal lathe. Looks like a fairly good size, what's the bed and throw on that? Mind sharing what it cost? __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131



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