Recent content by Chipper5783

Dare I ask (yes), is that the retractable threading tool holder? One of those things that have been heard of, never seen but a fuzzy BW photo. There are some very cool items in that kit. Congrats.

6 pole motors, especially small sizes are few and far between (an 8, 10, 12 pole would be quite scarce). Perhaps a scrapped machine. The larger disc sanders (20”) are often directly on the motor shaft and use a 6 pole motor. Lathes with multi-speed motors were not uncommon - generally not...

Yup, having both types of saws works well (at least it does for me). The generic 7x12 band saw does about 99% of my cutting. When I need to cut substantial stainless bars, then I roll out the Kasto hacksaw and let it chew through the stainless (got some 3tpi blades off eBay - full hards that...

I’m agreeing with Susq, but for $3.92 so what (plus an insert of a pretty common configuration - SP probably already has). A little front edge grinding, or just lift the tool a bit and one can get in far enough to get the job done (referring to achieving a chamfered bore edge - no off colour...

Coolant? I’m like “Susq”, various squirts, sprays and dabs (RapidTap and an acid brush is the main one - but several favourite potions for certain applications). My first lathe was set up for coolant so I set it up and used it - for a while, the mess got old (that was 1983). Since then I only...

That is probably the main reason I prefer the 40 position tool holder (I have one lathe with the dovetail style and two with the 40P) - on the 40P the tool approach angle can be easily changed to something close enough without having to reposition the tool post. Like Peter says, repositioning...

I like what Whoopee has done. Sometimes (smaller bores) the tool holder / bottom of insert will touch - not a big deal to pop the holder ~050 above center to gain a little clearance. Next Ali order will include a chamfer boring bar. I’ll try it and let you know.

Robin’ “Magic Plate”. https://www.instagram.com/robinrenzetti/reel/CqIj6eLAM8b/ Abrasive paper on a plate. Robin does a great job, my version is dumbed down a bit (just some ground plate and a regular size sheet abrasive from KMS) - easy to do and works very well for surface finishing. Here...

As stated by others, the dominant factor in accuracy is the operator. I’m pretty sure your machine is more capable than anything available in the year 1800, and a good hand back then could do amazingly accurate work. Really the issue is speed and having to compensate for short comings -...

I used a good quality lithium complex grease. Don’t over grease it. There is nothing particularly special about the bearing system that needs something special (clean, clean, clean and not too much).

“Rotor” is a pretty high class center (I have one in MT5, very nice). Yes, they come apart (mine needed cleaning and lubrication). I don’t recall the exact details, proceed like Stelster says - carefully. I know I ended up making a few simple tools. It is sort of like one of those wooden...

As others have said, it depends. I have a 4 slot, it is a pain in the butt (it came to me as a bundle purchase, set up and works well - once the chuck is centered, but getting it on center is the chore). Plan before you buy. Like Susq says, you can make anything work. If a chuck is going to...

Creating the interface is a bit of a project all in itself (not hard, just attention to detail). Copy the “American Tongue and Groove” profile, then you can purchase the soft tops ($32USD from Shars for the 10” jaw set) then you only need to do it for once for the lower jaw set.

This topic comes up fairly often. I have made scroll chuck jaws - my recommendation is to buy jaws, if it is reasonably possible. Especially on a smaller chuck - just get a whole new chuck. I think the OP is on the right track, spend the $100. The teeth on the scroll jaws are not...

Precision tooling piled in a bucket - makes me cringe.