Hi,
I know they have the belts, face plate, Rests, pulleys and a compatible QCTP. The LMS site doesn't seem to list the 8x12 as a catagory they support but they do have some items.
Do a search using "8x" you will see a few items or use this link
Take care,
DBN
oneacmename <daniel@...> wrote:
I placed an order with LMS and was very happy with the speed and
products.
I looked on LMS and don't see the 8x12 listed any idea what
replacement parts match what you suggested below from HF?
BTW what QCTP are you using one from LMS?
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Druid Noibn <druid_noibn@...>
wrote:
Hi,
For the 8x-12/14 you might wish to pick up:
28587-44859 Sync Tooth belt 550mm $5.85
28728-44859 v-belt 0-720 $1.38
29380-44859 Follow Rest (Optional) $16.57
29381-44859 Steady Rest (Optional) $17.63
29382-44859 Face Plate (Optional) $12.42
No # 125mm 4-jaw Lathe Chuck for 44859 ¨C about $58.
The prices might have changed.
Next be prepared to wait WEEKS or months to get the items.
Recently, I am having a bit of a problem with HF, damaged items and
it is now 5 (FIVE) months waiting for replacement items. Shipment of
wrong items ¨C the v-belt needs to be O-720 and they sent a O-710 and
a Z-737 ¨C useless!
If you don't mind the wait, go for it, otherwise check out LMS
and Lathemaster.
Yes the pricing is good but the service is poor ¨C they need a
change in management.
As for the QCTP you asked about ¨C I didn't buy it so I can't
attest to it fitting; sorry. I am sure others can give a good
opinion on it and/or so a Google search on the topic.
Take care,
DBN
oneacmename <daniel@...> wrote:
Does the 45439-1VGA from HF fit the 8x12 lathe?
I have a mill and just bought the 8x12 lathe, what other things
should I order along with it?
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Druid Noibn <druid_noibn@>
wrote:
Hi,
Only if it were a perfect world. Tool bits come in many standard
sizes as you are aware and HSS types are ground to address the
need. This grinding is not likely to put the bit at the perfect
height though "good enough" is often heard. Adjusting the position
of a tool bit is Standard Operating Procedure a.k.a. SOP, and shims
of different thickness are routinely used. In fact most keep a
small
try of such items near the lathe.
An alternate is to use a Quick Connect Tool Post QCTP as most of
these have a height adjustment so one can quickly exchange the bits
and the height is adjusted. As it turns out, some of the QCTP
offered do not fit perfectly on some lathes the bits would be too
high and can't be adjusted low enough - your original point. Some
machining is required. Check with LMS and Lathemaster on this.
So, "tweaking" the height of the bit is a part of the job.
Take care,
DBN
houe2005 <houe2005@> wrote:
Maybe I'm missing something. The tool holder that comes
with the lathe
can not be adjusted vertically, right? Since you want to cut with
the
tool at the center of rotation (or slightly below, but never
above!)
only a certain sized tool will get me there. Smaller tools can be
used
if you put a spacer in to bring the tool up to the center of
rotation,
but too large tools can not be brought down. Forgive if I'm
missing
something here since I've never owned a lathe before. So I was
asking
what sized tool puts be on center without spacers.
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Druid Noibn <druid_noibn@>
wrote:
Hi,
The lathe can use up to 1/2" bits - some postings suggest using
3/8" for most work.
Take care,
DBN
houe2005 <houe2005@> wrote:
What size tools is the 8x12 tool post designed to take?
I've heard
3/8" and 1/2". I'd like to order now so by the time I receive
my
lathe
(about a week) I'll be able to do the basics right away. Thanks.
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