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1st time with the lathe
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Kent Killam
Well folks, I fired up my lathe for the first time. I started out
by squaring the ends of on a scrap piece of brass, and then cutting two small grooves on one end. Then I used the center bore, and place a small hole in the end. My son thought I was making a shotgun shell. At least it had SOME semilence (not sure if this is a word) to something real. I did however discover something that sucks about this whole thing, metal splinters ;-) I have just ordered a face plate, a 4 jaw chuck, and a few other items. Once the faceplate comes I can try squaring up the flywheel for my Stuart D10, and the 4 jaw will allow me to start getting the base ready. I'll keep you all posted. |
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Clint D
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Them metal splinters, hehe! just don't get em in your shorts! Clint ----- Original Message -----
From: Kent Killam To: 7x12minilathe@... Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2003 12:25 AM Subject: [7x12minilathe] 1st time with the lathe Well folks, I fired up my lathe for the first time. I started out by squaring the ends of on a scrap piece of brass, and then cutting two small grooves on one end. Then I used the center bore, and place a small hole in the end. My son thought I was making a shotgun shell. At least it had SOME semilence (not sure if this is a word) to something real. I did however discover something that sucks about this whole thing, metal splinters ;-) I have just ordered a face plate, a 4 jaw chuck, and a few other items. Once the faceplate comes I can try squaring up the flywheel for my Stuart D10, and the 4 jaw will allow me to start getting the base ready. I'll keep you all posted. Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: 7x12minilathe-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. |
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David A. Frantz
That can be prevented by not wearing shorts. :)
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As to the original poster, doesn't that first piece off your machine make you feel good? Dave Clint D wrote: Kent |
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Lower speed and/or a shop apron help, especially for those of us
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cwalklin1
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "roylowenthal"
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