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    Final Thoughts

    Below is a list of things I ended up purchased when I brought the lathe. Thought I should give some feedback after using it for a while.


    Live centre https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/C052
    MT...
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    Final Thoughs

    Figured after a bit over a year I should do an update for any future members considering a similar purchase.


    I ended up purchased the AL-336. I am relatively happy with the purchase though I...
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    Thanks

    Thanks guys, Looks like most people see the value. Will investigate further.

    Glad I was not the only one getting confused on the axis.
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    Power Feed On Y & Z Axis Of Mill

    Getting closer to buy a mill and I have the option of getting power feed on the Y & Z axis. Not sure its worth the expense.

    Who has it and do they use it much?

    Who doesn't and wish they did?
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    Tables

    Hornetb, Thanks for the list.

    Does the size of the mill or the size of the table dictate the size of the vice?
    Both mills I am looking at have 1000x240 tables

    The size of tooling does that...
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    Suggested Mill Accessories and Tooling

    As you may have seen my other thread, I am thinking of getting a mill.

    I am trying to decide between two and was chasing some idea of tooling and accessories that might be needed to see if there...
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    Choices

    After reading this thread I can see the benefits of getting the HM-48B https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/M141D as it has a larger table than the one I was originally thinking of and also power feed...
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    I wont buy anything that's not from H&F until...

    I wont buy anything that's not from H&F until after I have the lathe up and running. I will also get H&F to check the tooling I buy from them to make sure its suitable or returnable.



    I am...
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    My budget could get the 141, Few people have...

    My budget could get the 141, Few people have suggested it. Will looking into it some more.



    This is the problem with tool shopping, There is always something bigger/better. The 141D is already...
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    Getting there

    Been reading through the suggestions and have made a few changes to the list.

    Thanks all for the tips

    Shopping list so far
    Live centre https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/C052
    MT sleeve so I...
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    Help Me Pick A Milling Machine May 2022

    Hi Guys, More questions from me!

    As you may have seen I am wanting to buy a lathe. During my research I have seen numerous old prices for lathes that are still currently available, Doing some...
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    That is just the way that the AIMS site works,...

    That is just the way that the AIMS site works, They have multiple options on the same page.

    I see two people rating the H&F drill chuck so will go that way.

    Will do some research on the ER...
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    Drill chuck

    At this stage the drill chuck is a choice between

    Chinese https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/C292

    And Spanish I think...
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    Thanks for all the feedback. I know there are...

    Thanks for all the feedback.

    I know there are people for and against the diamond tool holder. I like to support aussie manufactures so will give it a go

    I have emailed Piper tools, Will swap...
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    Tool Height

    Hi Steve thanks for the quick reply.

    Just so I understand, This is the lathe I am looking at https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/L682 and it says it takes 12mm tooling.

    This is the optional QCTP...
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    Tool height

    Any chance you could give us some reasons why?

    I am yet to see anything that make better value. This may be because I dont see the slightly larger size making any difference to me.

    Stupid...
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    More Help

    Shopping list so far
    Live centre https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/C052
    MT sleeve so I can use my MT2 drills https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/D422
    Extended Live centre...
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    Live Centre

    It was suggested a few posts previous.

    I can see the sense in the extended point but figured there would be times I would want more precision/rigidity that a normal live centre could offer.
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    Shopping List

    Guys, Thanks for the great feed back. Will look into AliExpress



    This was discussed in the lathe thread. Multiple people said it is 16mm and both suggested QCTP they suggest are 16mm. I will...
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    Lathe tooling and accessories for a beginner

    Thanks to all that helped me select a lathe in this thread https://metalworkforums.com/f65/t208148-lathe-2022-a

    I am finalsing the order for a AL-336 from Hare & Forbes and want to know what else...
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    Can I ask why you dont have the AL336 any more?

    Can I ask why you dont have the AL336 any more?
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    Tooling Size

    Both optional toolposts for the AL both say 16mm tooling. I will confirm before purchase.
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    Difference

    It will cost $948 to get 4 jaw, cabinet and the two steadies for the TU so not as big price difference when you look at it that way.

    Probably more likely to do metric if I do threading at all. ...
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    I dont really understand how it makes a...

    I dont really understand how it makes a difference. Both appear to do metric and imperial threading so not sure what else it would effect
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    Narrowed Down

    So I have narrowed it down to the TU-3008G or AL-336

    The differences I see are

    16mm tooling on the TU vs 12mm tooling on the AL
    Metric leadscrew on TU vs Imperial on AL
    Higher top speed on...
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    Great Work

    Great work

    Will refer back to this when I get mine.
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    Only major difference I saw between the TU-2506V...

    Only major difference I saw between the TU-2506V and the AL-250G was the electronic drive, Figured simpler was better.
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    The only difference I saw between the TU-2506V...

    The only difference I saw between the TU-2506V and the AL-250G is more electronics in the TU. Figured simpler is better.
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    Guys Thanks for the great replies, Lots to...

    Guys

    Thanks for the great replies, Lots to think about.

    To answer some of the questions and to give some more info.

    I have plenty of room for a big lathe but dont see the value in buying...
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    Thoughts

    Thanks for the reply's

    Morrisman, Nearest neighbour is about 60m but lets face it on a still night it could be 200 and still be as loud. Where I am you can pretty much make as much noise as you...
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    Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022

    Hi guys, another which lathe I should buy thread. I have done some searching and found some good information on the forum but the newest tread I can find is over 7 years old and does not include...
  32. Thread: Hi From WA

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    Hi From WA

    Just joined the forum.

    Live in Ravenswood in Western Australia, been browsing the forum for a while as I fit out my new shed.

    Its been very helpful so figured time to pay it back.

    Chris
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