Recent content by nbwha

Sounds like fun! I'm in as well.

Welcome from Calgary.

I've been busy tending to my girlfriend and other tasks so I haven't had a chance to actually use the lathe. I've been building some shelves and a bench for my stuff. I want to properly clean it and oil it before making anything. I have some mineral spirits and some air compressor oil ( from...

Yep, the seller said he'd never need to use them so he let me take em.

Welcome from Calgary!

I got a little sidetracked but lets take a look at what I got. The motor on it was spinning backwards so they took it off and spun it around. I already switched the polarity and mounted the motor back on. It's not positioned properly but I'll get that sorted when I build a bench for it...

The tumbleweeds were tumbling!

I have a lathe!!!!! And little bit more than just a lathe... I just picked it up an I'm just parked around the block. I'll take some pictures once I get home.

Ooh, that's interesting. I wonder how they hold up compared to zamak. Thats a project I'll throw on the list. Is there a write up about the 3d printed gears?

I found a pdf of "How to run a lathe" by South Bend on vintagemachinery.org. I'll be sure to give it a thorough read. Thank you! Thanks for the picture and pointers on how to inspect a lathe. I'm going to read the South Bend book and watch some more videos so I can develop a solid understanding...

I've been reading into lathes and watching videos but I am very much a novice. The first and last time I had touched a lathe was in Jr. High. Thanks for the the tips on what to look for! In the meantime I will read/watch more about lathes and how they operate.

I'm on it! As far as I know, I am the first in line to see it. I'll be sure to report back with news.

I can't post the link because I'm still new here but there is a 6" Atlas lathe over in Lethbridge going for $200. I did not think I would be getting a lathe before graduating but for the price and proximity, I sent the seller a message. Still waiting for a response but wish me luck. If I do...

Thanks for the bump. I'm going to test my luck and send him an email. If by some miracle its not sold by next summer I'll get it.

Heyo, I have been working as a pseudo apprentice at an aircraft maintenance facility, fabricating parts and helping around but I recently returned to school so I can get accredited and a logbook goin. Although I hardly use it I do have a 3d printer and am currently trying to learn autocad so...