Tips/Techniques HOUSE OF TOOLS LD 1236G

[MooseMeat]

Hello and good day/evening to all,

I have just purchased a HOUSE OF TOOLS LD 1236G Taiwan lathe, I am looking for the manual or close to manual. This is my very first lathe and haven't touched a lathe since high school. Any info would be greatly appreciated as well as some go to reading and such to help keep me outa trouble, the tube of U I find is awesome but there is nothing like good ole print as an immediate reference.

kind regards, Moose

 

[whydontu]

Give me a few minutes to find the files and I’ll post the manual

 

[whydontu]

Looks like the Grizzly one might be close. I don't have a manual for a version with the reversing lever on the faceplate.

 

[whydontu]

Lots of info at http://www.lathes.co.uk/taiwan/

 

[whydontu]

BTW, welcome to the forum!

 

[140mower]

Welcome to the forum from Lillooet BC.
South Bend 's "how to run a lathe" is a great resource for the beginner, no matter what brand of lathe you have.
There's a ton of info here in the archives, and if a search leaves you wanting more, just ask. If you ask with a picture of your set up, you are likely to have your answer and more in a short while

 

[MooseMeat]

Hey,

THANK YOU ALL,

Welcome to the forum from Lillooet BC.
South Bend 's "how to run a lathe" is a great resource for the beginner, no matter what brand of lathe you have.
There's a ton of info here in the archives, and if a search leaves you wanting more, just ask. If you ask with a picture of your set up, you are likely to have your answer and more in a short while

Vancouver island here

 

[Hruul]

Welcome from Regina, SK.

 

[MooseMeat]

Lots of info at http://www.lathes.co.uk/taiwan/

yes, I found this site by accident, and just started comparing pictures to my new "gal."
cheers and thanks

 

[140mower]

Hey,

THANK YOU ALL,

Vancouver island here

Which end? We have several members on the Island. I grew up there, sometimes I wish I could afford to go back....

 

[YYCHM]

Welcome from Calgary.

 

[Susquatch]

Welcome from Ontario.

 

[MooseMeat]

C

Welcome from Regina, SK.

Cheers from Da Big Island,
MM

 

[DavidR8]

I have the Busy Bee version of that machine. I just rebuilt the spindle. Though judging by the ad I suspect you won't need to do that for a very long time.
Where are you on the island?
The Grizzly G1003 is the same machine.

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[MooseMeat]

I have the Busy Bee version of that machine. I just rebuilt the spindle. Though judging by the ad I suspect you won't need to do that for a very long time.
Where are you on the island?
The Grizzly G1003 is the same machine.

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hey,
just north of Nanaimo, I have been looking for a lathe for many years now and am able to finally afford one. I don't have the skill and knowledge to do much and I have an ambition to build myself a nice centre pin reel or three, as well as to modify/repair some of my older ones.

 

[MooseMeat]

I have the Busy Bee version of that machine. I just rebuilt the spindle. Though judging by the ad I suspect you won't need to do that for a very long time.
Where are you on the island?
The Grizzly G1003 is the same machine.

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Just looked at the link you sent, RIGHT ON AND THANKS.... definitely looks like it.

 

[Perry]

Welcome to the group. Perry in Calgary.

 

[140mower]

hey,
just north of Nanaimo, I have been looking for a lathe for many years now and am able to finally afford one. I don't have the skill and knowledge to do much and I have an ambition to build myself a nice centre pin reel or three, as well as to modify/repair some of my older ones.

Search out some of @eotrfish 's posts. He builds some beautiful fly reels for a little inspiration.....

 

[DavidR8]

hey,
just north of Nanaimo, I have been looking for a lathe for many years now and am able to finally afford one. I don't have the skill and knowledge to do much and I have an ambition to build myself a nice centre pin reel or three, as well as to modify/repair some of my older ones.

@Dabbler also has the same lathe, had it for years and can attest to its capabilities.

 

[DPittman]

Welcome. Great lathe to have as a first lathe. I had the King Canada version of it and wish I could have one again. Your lathe in the pictures looks like it is in very nice shape?