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Hi, I'm a new comer to this group. My major turning jobs were in the RC aircraft modeling as well as in the electronics mechanical side. I'm a retired hobbyist, and none of my activities is aimed for

Thanks - Great Link to Varmint Al's, that'll get me started. I'll get an order in to Enco too, they're pretty quick - I'm sure I'll have the tools before the lathe arrives. Anyone in the Northern VA

Just because you have a small lathe doesn't mean you shouldn't use big tools. Big tools give you more leverage. See if you can talk to a local woodturner (in person) and get their opinion on what

Not certain... This ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=90741) is the exact set that I bought when I bought my lathe. Like I said, the results on aluminum were lousy. My

From my experience, HF is VERY wishy-washy. It depends on who you talk to, which store, etc. Aparently this store started a Special Order program about a week and a half ago. They didn't even bat an

<roylowenthal@...> wrote: I wondered about that. I *assumed* that the difference in the handles had to do with the small lathe, keyword *assumed* :-). Well, if they don't work out, I learned

ARC eurotrade are selling the little X1L mill with long bed extensions in both directions for ?201+postage. Check out: http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/ Stu G

Those may work, looks like "lathe" was put in the description to catch search engines - they look like carving chisels more than lathe chisels. Then again, for turning on a small lathe, you can get

I like Varmint Al's "Work Horse" bit: http://www.varmintal.com/alath.htm#Tool_Bit_Grinding Regards, Mark markrages@gmail -- Most of the time, for most of the world, no matter how hard people work at

www.use-enco.com - 383-5320 Those bits go on sale a lot for about 0.69 each in quantity 10. Get ten bits, a bench grinder (6" is fine), a wheel dresser, 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper, and a polished

I would suggest getting a few carbide bits too so you can try out the lathe right away. But its certainly ok to buy some HSS blanks too. Take it step by step and don't try to learn everything at once.

Thanks. They're currently on sale for 0.84. I got everything else. I'm a little hesitant starting out grinding my own, but if that's the best way to go, that's what I'll do. Any suggested links for

Homier lathes have been out of stock for a few weeks. Their web site said expected on 3/14, and on the 14th they updated the expected date to 3/20. I tried to order one over the phone, but she said

A lot of people building their own computer do much the same and think they need better CPU cooling if the CPU temp gets up to 120F. <miket--nyc@...> wrote: tank. these it's not temperature for

I can't speak from experience, my 8x12 is on order too, but there are different grades of bits for different metals. C5/C6 is for ferrous metals and C2 for nonferrous metals. Were you using the

Hi Rance, Thanks for the response! As I have it set up now, it seems pretty sturdy, but the mount is heavy and it is indeed hanging all off one side. Once we get moved I'll be able to set up more of a

I'm convinced that the HF extended warranty is an even bigger rip-off then most of them, at least where the lathes & mills are concerned. If the item you purchased was less then $500 (not certain, but

How in the world were you able to not only order an 8x12 from a HF store, but use the 30% off coupon? I would have killed to have been able to get an X3 from a local HF retail store with a 30% off

Well, I OFFICIALLY went down to HF today and ordered my 8x12. Prices in the mags are now $529, and in-store prices show $549. Well, I had made previous arrangements to use the 30% off coupon so even

Vikki, Its good to hear from the ladies here. After looking at the pic of what you bought, I can't see it being very sturdy as designed. I think I would go with something like what Barry built. The