Recent content by Skywalker

PRICELESS>>>thank you.

Honestly, not used to my machine yet...still learning. I wouldn't feel comfortable working on anything outside my little projects. ;)

Here is the bearing dropped in place... next up to build is the top cap.

Drilled and countersunk to attach to the base... The lower portion supports the inner bearing race, the outer will move freely when attached.

Started building my radius/ball turner... not sure how it will work, but I'll post pics and results here. I started with an extra 109 compound swivel...

See my photos in the 109 thread...

Added this today... The small stock knob was cumbersome and made my fingers ache. I took a generic spinner knob and another old lathe handle, and modified everything to work. Getting much better results out of the 109. tightening up nice. Learning too... ;)

Thanks Skyline,,,I'll reply later, when I have more time. -Luke

As far as the motor/pulleys... I have a 1/4 horse 1725 rpm Leland electric motor. Smooth and quiet. It has a 4 stack pulley mounted to the shaft, as follows: 1",1.25",1.75",2.25" (It looks like the smallest was never used.) An odd thing happened (when it was mounted on the original plate it...

I'm going to re-start from the ground up, as I would a motorcycle restoration...fixing and mending as I go. Eliminate all bad possible vibes...and be happy and positive about my new purchase. She may not be much, but with your help, I know it will be to best standards available. The bed, she...

So I need to purchase solid 1/4 x 3/8 HSS stock, and cut my bits from it? I also have the old 'How to run a lathe' book, and a few others now. They compliment the forum's info as well, as far as sharpening technique. -Luke >>>>>Heading out to the shop.

OKAY...I have a new quick change set up. 1/4" recess. Direct me to a link or otherwise to order some bits. I understand the angle of the Armstrong, versus the straight. The bits now are straight, and not in a tool holder...just in the lantern part of the tool holder. It's like I don't have...

Great info...HMMM my tool bits that came with the machine look different. I'll try to get a picture. This may be the number 1 problem. ;) THanKs a million.

Awesome advice...I will sort it out as you described, and share the results. Most likely I'm too high, I think. -L

That describes it well...rubbing or scraping, not cutting. I did receive my new 1/2-20 Jacobs chuck and a new MT#0. VERY TIGHT, and working great. At least I have a lateral drill press. Also received my quick change tool set up and parting tool. Looks great. I may try to get a photo of the...