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Gallery, Projects and General => How do I?? => Topic started by: richy1471 on January 17, 2014, 05:49:44 AM

Title: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: richy1471 on January 17, 2014, 05:49:44 AM

I currently use an imported taig lathe with large 1.6" bore, however, I'd like a larger lathe. The problem I've got is my workshop is in my attic, so I can't use a large machine.
Can anyone tell me where I could find a mini lathe with a mt4 bore or similar or a way to increase a spindle to that capacity.
Many thanks

Richy.

Title: Re: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: Arbalist on January 17, 2014, 07:25:21 AM

My BV20 is far too heavy for me to get in the Attic and the bore is only 20mm! We had a Myford ML7 at work and the bore on that was only 7/16".

What are you planning to make?

Title: Re: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: John Stevenson on January 17, 2014, 08:44:19 AM

Taig with 1.6" bore ???????

Do you mean 1.6 mm  :lol:

MT4 is 1.23" at the large end so your Taig ? is far bigger

Title: Re: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: lordedmond on January 17, 2014, 01:50:07 PM

from Taig web site


Sealed precision ball bearing
Bearing OD 1.5748 in., ID 0.6692 in.
Spindle nose 3/4 in. - 16 (3/4 in. SAE)
Spindle hole 0.343 in.
Spindle ID taper 15 deg (30 deg included)
Max. collect diameter 9/32 in.
Pulley size 5/8 inch bore.


someone is pulling our chain

Stuart

Title: Re: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: John Stevenson on January 17, 2014, 04:24:46 PM

It's perhaps the de-luxe Taig, the one with the 3Hp spindle motor ? :lol:

Title: Re: Largest spindle bore on mini lathe
Post by: lordedmond on January 18, 2014, 03:41:35 AM

John
If that's the case put me down for one, I think that one has Gamet bearing in and runs at 10k rpm


Stuar