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  1. opensourcefan

    Lathe Rigidity Testing (determine upgrade benefits)

    Thanks for all the info fellas! I already have the HSS inserts ready to go, they're shiny and sharp. I'm going to add those compound lock screws cause that's super easy. I will buy one high end holder and use it as my general go to and see how it is. Where's the best place to buy in Canada...
  2. opensourcefan

    Lathe Rigidity Testing (determine upgrade benefits)

    So... My little 8x16 isn't the stiffest machine around. It came with 10mm indexable tool holders. I've upgraded the tool post to an "A" type Multifix. Possible plans to increase rigidity: 1. Remove the compound and fix tool post directly to the cross slide (with a solid riser block) until the...
  3. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    Sorry for the late reply. Ordered from eBay. There's a pile of sellers, all from India, probably all the same outfit.
  4. opensourcefan

    Tool Countersinks, what would you recommend?

    If I was to only purchase a couple sizes of each 82d and 90d countersinks, suitable for aluminum and steel up to 4140 what style, brand would you recommend? I've seen some preference towards zero flute in my travels but not sure. I have some older ones from my working days but they're toast.
  5. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    MT5 Test Bar ordered from India. I'll advise if I don't like and when I put it up for sale.
  6. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    Yep, and part of me knew that I would need to do that but I was falsely given the impression and believed that this one would be better. I fell for it.
  7. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    That is one of my fears about getting a bar. The affordable ones seem to be made in India, it'll be shipped from there and I have no assurance of it arriving safely. They all seem to claim .0002" but I don't have a lot of faith in that either. At least if I make a cut with the rotation of this...
  8. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    UPDATE - Electrical Quality So during my disassembly I had to remove most of the electrical. While doing so I had two terminals fall off their wires. One connection fell out of the 3 pin connector for the rpm gauge and one on the power on off switch. I'm sure I'll discover more during round two...
  9. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    @Susquatch I like the idea of not having to buy a bar specifically for this machine. The dumbbell shape seems better than dragging my indicator all the way back and forth watching it ride the surface imperfections. Maybe a 3" pipe over 15" or so would work? I'll wait for the new chuck to arrive.
  10. opensourcefan

    NUMOBAMS 8x16 (NU-210G) Lathe Review

    Yes The taper was cut in relation to the ways. If I align the back end of the cut piece it will be aligned with the ways. I have completed the first round of alignments in the absence of having a longer test bar. I wasn't able to tap it into position as the relationship between the way seats...
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