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kf4zgz <[email protected]>
Hi gang!
I've been playing,er, working with the lathe and learning a lot....now fer some info. 1- What type of tool is best for what job? considerations: cost, main material is plastic (PVC), some metal involved to keep if interesting. is there a general purpose tool for most use? HSS or carbide....pre-made or grind my own? 2-Is there a way to hold square or odd pieces in a 3-jaw chuck? 3- Is there a good book to learn these things from...i.e. 'Metal Lathes for dummies" 4- Suggestion for a good 1st time real project, thats easy! Thanks , Matt |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
bbftx <[email protected]>
Neil,
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Yep, been here almost 6 years. You? That link you posted for the other manual is chapter 7 of the same one that we're just getting the index for on the 7x10 group! I see that we can all go right to the source (the Army) and get the full manual online at: B Flint --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" <cobra_neil@a...> wrote:
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Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil
bflint@... scribbled:
Same thing I'm getting. See my prev email for another good doc. Anyway, I notice from your email that you're an Austinite as well. Woo-hoo! Cheers, -Neil. |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil
roylowenthal scribbled:
I think we're reaching the readability limit for interspersedReally? ...you should join some of the other lists I'm on :-) There's a machining manual here:I get an index and TOC on the first link, and I've joined the latter to get access, so hopefully will get that soon. In the meanwhile, this is the doc I'm reading... At the rate I read, I'll be back with you all in a few months :-) Cheers, -Neil. |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil
Frank Hoose scribbled:
Only prob here is that the inside of the bezel is also an aesthetic part. Cheers, -Neil. |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
bbftx <[email protected]>
Thanks for the links.
Is the full manual available on the 7x10 site? All I see with your link below are the index and the table of contents. --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "roylowenthal <roylowenthal@y...>" <roylowenthal@y...> wrote: USAR%20Machinist%20Manual%20TC%209-524/ |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
I think we're reaching the readability limit for interspersed
replies! There's a machining manual here: 20Manual%20TC%209-524/ and another one here, for people who can read without moving their lips (guess which branch I served in): --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" <cobra_neil@a...> wrote: Hey Roy,other blindway. It's less exciting if there's an unthreaded relief at the awayend and if you run the lathe in reverse, to have the tool moving accurately.from the chuck while making a right hand thread.After much thought, I've decided to get away from the threads threaded.It'd be easier to machine the outside & front after it's the(Screw it onto a mandrel for final machining.)Sound like you're saying that the threading process will outtubing thru the spindle! The practical way on a 7xX is to rough heldthe blanks with a chop/band/hack saw and face them to size. anotherin a chuck/on a mandrel. After a few are done, start with thepiece of tubing - there's a limited range between too long to fit whichlathe & too short to hold. You may need to use a steady rest, With a large lathe, the tubing can pass thru the spindle & be partedtends to mark the outside of the tubing. (sliced) off a long piece of tubing. The spindle on the 7xX's only has about a 13/16" bore, so you have to chuck short sections of tubing, part a few bezel blanks off the section & start with another section, leaving a waste piece that was held in the chuck. It's hard to hold large tubing in a chuck without distorting it, some sort of mandrel works better, but takes up more of the length of the tube to hold it. Alternately, use a saw and face each bezel on both sides. +- Alternate option is to not use threads, and instead letBoring & cross-drilling is easier than boring, threading internal justthreading external.Good. This (threading) option eliminated.- Any easier way to attach the cover to the body? I don'tSupposedly, you can buy drawn cups. I've never done it, so I'm with apassing along a shop rumor <g> ...Have never been able to find this, but I recently realized that I pilothole saw. If you've got a drill press, a hole saw without the It's possible to tweak a hole saw by modifying the tooth set, butdrill will produce solid discs (it also howls enough to panic theYep. This was my first thought, but I thought I'd ask otherwise it's tedious. For Al pieces, I just use carpet tape to hold the blank to a chucked piece of wood, helped by pressure from a live center, and take light cuts. For a shouldered part, eyeball centering before turning both diameters is quicker than accurately centering an existing major diameter before turning the minor diameter. Cheers, |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
I recently made a housing for a small halogen
reflector lamp that is very similar to your plan - including the threaded bezel. You can hold the bezel or the tubing from the inside by extending the chuck jaws outwards until they firmly grip the inside surface of the work. Frank Hoose --- "roylowenthal <roylowenthal@...>" <roylowenthal@...> wrote: --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" friend's __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil
Hey Roy,
Thanks for the info. Comments interspersed below... I'll assume this is one of the cutting tools available for a- Is the cut on the inside of the bezel easy with a lathe?A boring bar (or boring tool) is designed to do this easily. lathe. After much thought, I've decided to get away from the threads- Are internal threads easy to cut with a lathe?Easier than trying to cut a short, large diameter thread any other and make the parts snug-fit, with a small set screw to hold them together. Sound like you're saying that the threading process will- Can I do the bezel w/o damage or marks to the outsideWith difficulty. You'll need to make some sort of fixture that's be the problem in this respect. Sounds plausible since the bezel will need to be gripped tight. Since I'm leaning away from threading now, I may be okay? If not, I guess I can lightly machine the outside to clean it up. - What's a good way to cut thin, clean slices of the rings?The good way is a parting tool and a lathe large enough to pass the I'm a bit confused about what you mean here, since I'm not that familiar with the lathe yet, until I get one. But I'll look it up in the lathe docs I downloaded. Good. This (threading) option eliminated.- Alternate option is to not use threads, and instead letBoring & cross-drilling is easier than boring, threading internal + Have never been able to find this, but I recently realized that I- Any easier way to attach the cover to the body? I don'tSupposedly, you can buy drawn cups. I've never done it, so I'm just need the back cover off to assemble the unit (mounting a part on the cover for use as a heat-sink). ... If the end can be thicker, you canYep. This was my first thought, but I thought I'd ask otherwise since I need to experiment with the available standard hole-saw sizes to see if one fits my app. Cheers, -Neil. |
Re: 7x14 Comments
Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]>
Dean,
I also like the inch calibration on the Micro-Mark which was my first choice, but cannot see any justification for the price difference, and agree with comments by bflint. If I were looking to spent what the Micro-Mark costs, I would seriously consider the Lathemaster 8x14 or the Enco 9x20 (currently on sale at $699). Craig --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Dean Gebhardt <craftsman@n...>" <craftsman@n...> wrote: I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the |
Re: 7x14 Comments
I have the Micromark 7X14 and am very happy with it. The size fills the
problem of "too small" or "Too big", it fits right in the middle. If you bought a basic 7x12 and eventually wanted to add some desirable features such as the camlock tailstock, conversion to inches, the extra 2 inch bed length, bigger motor, tachometer, the cost would just about come to the price it sells for, plus you'd have 14" instead of 12". |
Re: 7x14 Comments
bflint
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True inch by itself is not worth the price difference. You can get an inch conversion kit for a Homier for a lot less than $250! Micro Mark sells a kit for 7x lathes for $70. Item number 82545 Regardless, IMHO true inch is not a big advantage. You'll end up using calipers to measure after almost every cut anyway. I can't recall the exact numbers, but *at best* the difference in precision offered by using the true inch dial is miniscule. In other words, while the fake inch dial reads .0400" per turn, it's really only giving you about .0397" per turn You won't be getting that kind of precision with these little lathes anyway! Those who've bought the MicroMark seem to be happy with it though. bbftx ----- Original Message -----
From: <craftsman@...> To: <7x12minilathe@...> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 9:10 PM Subject: [7x12minilathe] 7x14 Comments I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the |
7x14 Comments
Dean Gebhardt <[email protected]>
I'll admit that I'm a new member here, though I've been watching the
list for a while. A few weeks ago an Atlas 6x18 *followed* me home, in exchange for a minimal fee. My intent was to get back into some small machining, and making small parts to repair some of the vintage woodworking equipment I have. As luck would have it the 6x18 is in need of several parts. The dilema I face is whether to wait out the parts on eBay, or procede with a 7x purchase. In the meantime I've given considerable thought to a 7x. I've done a fair amount of research and have spent hours over on Frank's web site. I was all set to call Homier and order a 7x12, when comments appeared regarding the MicroMark 7x14. This brings me to my primary question. Are there enough advantages to the 7x14 MicroMark to justify buying it? The cam-lock tailstock is a nice feature, but a *suitable substitute* can be made. I guess the thing that caught my eye was the *True-Inch* measurements. Is this worth the extra $250 over similar 7x12s? Any idea if an aftermarket *True-Inch* product is in the works or available now? I would be greatful for any user comments on the MicroMark 7x14. Thanks, and I hope to be a valued contributor in the near future. Dean |
Re: Round Enclosure Processes?
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Neil" <cobra_neil@a...> wrote:
Hi all,A boring bar (or boring tool) is designed to do this easily. - Are internal threads easy to cut with a lathe?Easier than trying to cut a short, large diameter thread any other way. It's less exciting if there's an unthreaded relief at the blind end and if you run the lathe in reverse, to have the tool moving away from the chuck while making a right hand thread. - Can I do the bezel w/o damage or marks to the outsideWith difficulty. You'll need to make some sort of fixture that's softer than the bezel, yet, able to hold it securely & accurately. It'd be easier to machine the outside & front after it's threaded. (Screw it onto a mandrel for final machining.) - What's a good way to cut thin, clean slices of the rings?The good way is a parting tool and a lathe large enough to pass the tubing thru the spindle! The practical way on a 7xX is to rough out the blanks with a chop/band/hack saw and face them to size. Alternately, with lots of waste, part some off a piece of tubing held in a chuck/on a mandrel. After a few are done, start with another piece of tubing - there's a limited range between too long to fit the lathe & too short to hold. You may need to use a steady rest, which tends to mark the outside of the tubing. Boring & cross-drilling is easier than boring, threading internal + threading external. Supposedly, you can buy drawn cups. I've never done it, so I'm just passing along a shop rumor <g> If the end can be thicker, you can turn a shoulder on a purchased disc or blank some out of plate with a hole saw. If you've got a drill press, a hole saw without the pilot drill will produce solid discs (it also howls enough to panic the cats & annoy SWMBO <G>) Roy I'm trying to make this a science rather than an art, so |
Round Enclosure Processes?
Neil
Hi all,
Here is a sketch of what I need to make (> 20 pieces). The unit will be used for gauges for my, and a friend's car. This will be my *excuse* for purchasing a lathe, and other appropriate tools. Wondering if someone can assist my letting me know if I'm on the right track. The Plan: ========= BEZEL: Only aesthetic part. I'm using 2.25" ID, 1.75" ID for the ring, as I can get tubing with these dimensions from places like McMaster. I'd need to cut thin slices (about 3/8" thick) from the tube to make a ring, then use a lathe to cut back a part of the inside to ~ 2" ID. BODY: I'll use 2" OD, 1.9" ID tubing here, cut to a length of approx 2". Only lathe work here is the threads. I can make the tabs by using a fiberglass cutoff-wheel or other saw. BACK COVER: I'll use sheet-metal for this, but not sure what's the best process to cut clean consistent circles. My Questions: ============= - Is the cut on the inside of the bezel easy with a lathe? I'm still not sure if the cutting tools will get in there easily. - Are internal threads easy to cut with a lathe? - Can I do the bezel w/o damage or marks to the outside surface? - What's a good way to cut thin, clean slices of the rings? I'd like to avoid manual polishing/cleaning as much as possible. Is there some way I can cut it on a lathe so any marks are circular (so it looks more like a pattern)? - Alternate option is to not use threads, and instead let the body slide snugly into the bezel. Then I'd use a small set-screw going vertically from the bottom of the bezel to hold the body on. - Any easier way to attach the cover to the body? I don't mind welding (to avoid cutting the tabs), but not sure how to do this w/o a tig welder, and that's way to expensive for me now. I'm trying to make this a science rather than an art, so I get consistent repeatable results. So I don't mind making jigs where necessary. Any other info towards these goals is much appreciated. Thanks much, -Neil. |
Re: Homier vs. HF?
Craig C. Hopewell <[email protected]>
Jerry,
The frame/ways are available at LMS and generally in stock. As to which brand, the quality is about the same, and any differences are within individual examples and there are quality control issues. If both 7x10 and 7x12 fit the needs, pick by color; I wanted green, but Grizzly is too high priced, so I have blue (Homier). Craig --- In 7x12minilathe@..., Jerry Smith <jfsmith@a...> wrote: is it possible to get the rail bed for the 12" lathe?<>
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Re: Welcome to 7x12minilathe
frank fr
Hii Friends,
My name is Frank and I m realy happy to join this group which i feel is of great importance to me.Workin in this field for almost 6 years , I hop[e i can contribute as well. Well friends , at present I m looking for a fixture for boring of jaws for different diameters (ID as well as OD). presently i m carrying out this by holding different sizes of packing rings for different dia.can anybody suggest some better idea for carrying out this operations? Regards, Frank --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now |
Lathe question
Hello, I am considering purchasing a second larger lathe. My first being a Sherline.
I am considering the lathe from Samuel Machinery and thought I would ask the group about the lathes and company before I part with hard earned dollars. I am looking at the BV20 and BV25. But might go with smaller CH-350 since were I live is not permement and I may move in the next 3-5 years. If someone has these products and wishes to e-mail me off list. Or point me to another groups to ask my quests that would be great. Thanks |
Re: Homier vs. HF?
Jerry Smith
is it possible to get the rail bed for the 12" lathe?
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Jerry At 08:25 PM 1/13/2003 -0800, you wrote:
Get the 7x12. There used to be some cost justification |
Re: New Member - Question on forming curves
Another way to do this without special tooling is to
work the carriage handwheel together with the cross-feed using a rounded tool. With a little practice you can cut a reasonably smooth radius. Finish with a file. Frank Hoose --- "evill914 <evill914@...>" <evill914@...> wrote: I'm a beginer with my lathe. I have been practicing __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. |
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