New Hobby Machinist in Edmonton

[YYCHM]

Link Belt.... Interesting...… "where they make the most difference is in the elimination of vibration. All vibration is absorbed in the belt linkage"

https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/sho...MIu8L25bTQ7QIVtSitBh11ZAnQEAQYASABEgIg3vD_BwE

30" worth would come to close to $50.

May have to take a close look at this.

 

[YotaBota]

I got my belts at KMS, https://www.kmstools.com/a-1-2-link-belt-per-foot-134582, I used the "A" size belt as it was left over from another project.
When I'm done for the day I take the tension off the belt as well. I also remove the chuck, put all the controls to neutral and put the cover on but that's just me. I do woodworking as well in the same shop so I try to keep the sawdust of the machines.

 

[Johnwa]

Amazon is a bit cheaper but it looks like a minimum of 5’.

 

[YotaBota]

Amazon is selling 5' for the price of 3' at KMS. The advantage to buying local is you know what your getting and you can have it now. The link belts are a bit noisier than one piece belts being able to get the size just right without having to buy another belt is so convenient.

 

[DavidR8]

I’m thinking about swapping out the B size belts on my mill for link belts. I’m fairly confident the originals are what’s on there now.


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[YotaBota]

The "B" size is what is supposed to be on the SM but I had the smaller belt on hand and it works fine for what I'm doing. I don't seem to lose any grip and I'd rather have the belt slip than break something.
My mill has the "B" belts as well.

 

[Hruul]

I have the red belt from Lee Valley, bought it for my small drill press and then sold it before I ever used the belt. Just bought the 4' length to get the lower price.

I also cover my lathe with a moving blanket as I do woodworking in the same space (garage). If I am not using the lathe for a while I remove the chuck and put on a faceplate (loosely) to protect the threads. I have to work on making a thread on thread protector at some point. Or get one 3D printed. Don't have a printer myself but a friend has one.

 

[YotaBota]

I have to work on making a thread on thread protector at some point.

Here's an idea for you, when I was practicing threading I bought a couple of 1 1/2" to 1" plastic plumbing reducers and made a thread protector. The reducer is the perfect size for 1 1/2 internal threads and if you screw up it's cheap to replace.

 

[Hruul]

Here's an idea for you, when I was practicing threading I bought a couple of 1 1/2" to 1" plastic plumbing reducers and made a thread protector. The reducer is the perfect size for 1 1/2 internal threads and if you screw up it's cheap to replace.

Great Idea thank you. Maybe I will try some threading over the christmas holidays.

 

[ken holliday]

Hello Everyone,

I just picked up my first metal lathe which is a Standard Modern 9 Utilathe Model A.

I am very happy with it so far and everything seems to work as intended!!

I am brand new to the machining world but have experience in fabricating (welding mostly, Stick, Mig, Tig) and mechanics!

Right now I am giving my new lathe a good once over clean and will going to do head stock oil change / flush here shortly. What else would you guys recommend checking/cleaning while I am at it? This was literally and “barn find”.

I am also diving into the world of feeds and speeds for HSS and Carbide Insert tooling....wow there is a lot to learn =) (Any cheat sheets out there?) I’m sure it will be second nature shortly.

Also, where does everyone buy their metal stock from in Edmonton? - metal super market....?

Does anyone have the same model as me?!

I chose 30w compressor non detergent crank case gear oil. (Closest thing I could find to the recommended “SAE 30”)

Thanks for reading!

Hi from regina, I inherited that same lathe, had zero experience and ma learning by making mistakes, see my latest thread re drive box sticking problem, i never ever took mine apart or did mainainance just now found a need and took time to find handbook online. wish i had tacher here in our queen city

 

[YotaBota]

If you go to the SM web site, http://www.standardmodernlathes.com/, and look under owner resources you can download the manual from there.

 

[YYCHM]

Ha..... these things do run a bit smoother... Got figure? Amazon - 5' for $36.

Things get even better if I add a link and let the motor rest on the chip tray. What does that tell you?

 

[Brent H]

That you have “FOUND THE MISSING LINK!!”