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  1. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    lol my exact same thoughts!
  2. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    If I had more time and it was warmer out I would have used an HVLP gun.... but I rushed it so I can get to the real project which is using the lathe ;) **And like I said above, the foam roller actually looks great close up
  3. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    The stand was rock solid and level without the leveling feet. Its should be awesome when its all dialed in and complete. I just used some tremclad metal paint with a foam roller. Put on a couple thick coats. Looks great up close. Will see how the durability is once I start using it. There were...
  4. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    I have left the headstock intact so I dont need to rebuild the head although the vid above is great reference to have. I need to perform something more along the lines of this vid. (Disclaimer I didnt watch this vid, I just pulled it quickly as an example)
  5. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    Moving the lathe. This is going to make some people cringe. JohnW should probably just skip this post. Originally what we discussed was this. I was planning on stripping off everything down to Just the headstock and bed. Then with some special rigging get 4 strong backs to just pick it up and...
  6. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Hey All, I got a bunch of updates. But I figured I would start a new thread under PROJECTS rather then keep this one going in the classified area. Here is a quick link https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/lathe-purchase-move-setup-and-lathe-stand-build.1177/
  7. TheLocalDrunk

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    Many of you have followed and commented on my thread that started with me looking for a lathe. This has now turned into multiple projects and I figured we should move it into the proper spot. For those of you that dont know, here is a quick summary. - I purchased a 12x36 lathe - I needed to...
  8. TheLocalDrunk

    Looking for a free 2-D CAD program

    Fusion for 3D LibreCAD for 2D Dimensioning in libreCAD is different and there is a different learning curve compared to fusion or sketchup. (Just my 2 cents)
  9. TheLocalDrunk

    Over the top ball turning attachement

    Joe pie did it without the tool. Also so a mod using the cross slide mount. Could that be an option too? Like this.
  10. TheLocalDrunk

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    Errrmahgerrd. I wish, but no, I need to finish the stand first so I have a place to put it. (I get very limited time to work on it because it is in someone elses shop) Today is my last day at work until the 2nd. So I might move it into my basement before the bad weather and before my stand is...
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