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Yes, steel will work great, ive been using it for years.

Im running it at 320 RPM with a feed rate of about .001 R/inch, seems pretty slow, but I could try to go slower and deeper, that makes sense. I guess I could cast the flywheel, but this being my first engine, I'm not sure if the aluminum would be heavy enough?

I've been making some progress on my first steam engine and want to use a 5 inch diameter, 5 lb dumbbell for a flywheel. I tried to machine it on the lathe, but when I get to the outer most inch of the dumbbell, it seems to be hardened and breaks the tips off of my tools (HSS 3/8") Has anybody...

Great looking shop! I personnally like a smaller shop, less walking around looking for stuff;).

Thanks Guys! I don't think the majority of the AF metrology TOs are public domain, but if you want to search, dimensional TOs would be in the 33K6-X-X-X series.

I have the grizzly version of this lathe, in my opinion, a good quality lathe. I would check for any play in the spindle bearings. Also check the ways for significant wear by looking for rounded edges. Look for any cracks on the compound, tool post area. This is where most damage occurs. You...

Hello, my name is Michael and I have been machining as a hobby for about 10 years now. I own a Grizzly 12x36 lathe, mill-drill and many other goodies. I work for the USAF as a physical-dimensional metrologist, so I can help out with any measuring or accuracy issues or questions anyone has (or...