Nice lathe has the quick change gear box for threading like mine does id invest into a quick change tool post for it makes it easier switching out different cutters than it is with that lantern style
If and when i get hardcore enough ill invest in some. I looked them up. They sure do look nice and will save time changing cutters for sure
You are having too much fun. Lambos, lathes and gynormous Tig. Rockstar. Seem to be in the Jesse James league
I did have a great time on that vacation! That day alone was jam packed with expensive fun. Rented the Lambo, went in door sky diving, rented a cabana at a hotel i cant even recall OMG that was nuts. I have to sensor myself here. I was in Vegas for a week and everyday we did something really fun. Clothing optional clubs, quad riding, roller coasters, beer, beer, and, Liquor. Hoover dam was cool too:)
Not going to lie though. I sure was broke when i got back home. Totally worth it.
I had a 10" south bend for years, The original belt was leather, and as long as the spindle bearings are tight you can get a belt made on site, as you can't buy one. Tailstock is important, carbide bits in 1/4" square work well with the stock rocker tool post. Back gears don't see much use, and are usually caked with old dead grease, but clean=able, alot of these didn't see heavy use, mine came from a Navy vessel on board machine shop. 10" was a little undersized for me.
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The guy i bought it from gave me a belt but it has a seam. as i understand it a completely flat belt is best. He gave me a website that i could buy a belt as there is no one local that can make me a leather belt. This machine also came from a ship yard (pearl harbor) as it sits it does not seam to have got much use.
Loren,
Thanks for the tips. Dont think i could make it to any real classes but i do feel i would learn the best there. Im excited to dive in (time permitting) I did get to play with it some yesterday before i went home. Ill need tooling for sure as i only have 2 rusty cutters.