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cuog:
My "shop"' now officially has machine tools.  My Taig lathe just arrived today so I wired it up and got turning.

 Basic wiring, three prong ends cost too much so I used a simple extension cord.


All the parts. the first thing that struck me was the size.  While shopping for a lathe, I had a hard time determining size from the photos, and measurements.  I included a US quarter for those shopping to maybe get a little better idea of how small it really is.  While I was thinking something a little bigger, as you can see from my desktop I really don't have space to spare anyway.


I'm not a big fan of the motor mount setup.  It uses the weight of the motor to tension the belt, and the bolts thread into the particle board, I couldn't start them by hand so I used my drill, again my give a little scale to those looking(and for those more curious among you I can get better scale pics by request). 


All put together and turning a test piece.  Getting the four jaw chuck centered was a real pain.  I think a three jaw is in order for stuff that doesn't need the accuracy/versatility of the 4 jaw.  Also need to figure out a setup for the dial indicator  that doesn't take an hour to finally get it setup so I can get a reading. 


Just playing with different speeds feeds and tools




After I finished playing, I decided to make something, a replacement tip for my protractor to use it as a divider.


Cut off the stock and next to the graphite


Finished product, not the best execution, but I'm quite happy with it based on the tools I had when trying to cut the taper, and for a first project its nice to have it done on the first day. 


It seems that I still need to lap the bed again, the cross slide still has a little play in it.  I can push on the tool post and it will make a slot about .001" deep.  When tightening the gibs it just locks up and loosening enough to slide free I get play. 

And finally all cleaned up and ready for another day

foozer:
Looks good. Suggestion,  Fire Extinguisher or two. Now the office is a shop the FE is a must have.

How you will manage to keep the chips from tracking down the halls. well when ya figure that out, let me know.

Robert

cuog:
Hardwood floors and sweeping with a paint brush from the dollar store.  So far so good, I haven't gotten stabbed walking around barefoot yet.   ::)

Next weekend I'll be talking with my dad about what sized fire extinguishers to get for my place, since I realized when reading the thread over on HSM that I don't have any in my place. :bugeye:

Bogstandard:
Cuog,

Never be concerned over the size of your machinery. OK some of us have got much larger stuff, but if you learn how to get the best out of that little bit of kit, you will amaze yourself and everyone else with what you can achieve. Size isn't everything.

I have seen some wonderous models that have been made with exactly what you have. In the first stages you must look to your enthusiasm to keep you going, experience comes a little later.

Think about what accessories you REALLY need, if you can't decide, then ask on here. Sometimes that shiny new extra can be a total waste of money, and I am sure the members on here that have such machinery will point you towards what is good or bad.

With regards to fire extinguishers, I have a few of the larger 'car' type ones dotted around my shop, they seem to be made to cope with almost any sort of fire.

Good luck with your new found enjoyment.


Bogs

cuog:

--- Quote from: Da_Kengineer_Meister on February 10, 2011, 12:09:35 AM ---Question, the concern that pushing the tool post towards the work piece is causing it to cut deeper?  I ask because this is not a normal direction for forces to be applied during turning operations.  In mill operations (esp climb milling on finish passes) it is something to be concerned about, but in external lathe turning work, the lathe is always going to push back on the tool post in a consistent direction.

--- End quote ---

That's exactly the case, and if its something I shouldn't be worried about I will leave well enough alone. 

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