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26th Nov 2023, 02:12 PM
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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
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25th Nov 2023, 07:36 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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.
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28th Jun 2022, 06:28 PM
Thread: Power Feed On Y & Z Axis Of Mill
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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. -
26th Jun 2022, 06:43 PM
Thread: Power Feed On Y & Z Axis Of Mill
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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?
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16th Jun 2022, 01:36 PM
Thread: Suggested Mill Accessories and Tooling
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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
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14th Jun 2022, 05:46 PM
Thread: Suggested Mill Accessories and Tooling
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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... -
11th Jun 2022, 07:35 PM
Thread: Help Me Pick A Milling Machine May 2022
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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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9th Jun 2022, 07:37 PM
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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.
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7th Jun 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: Help Me Pick A Milling Machine May 2022
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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... -
7th Jun 2022, 05:54 PM
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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
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3rd Jun 2022, 11:49 PM
Thread: Help Me Pick A Milling Machine May 2022
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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... -
3rd Jun 2022, 08:28 PM
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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.
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3rd Jun 2022, 07:34 PM
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Drill chuck
At this stage the drill chuck is a choice between
Chinese https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/C292
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3rd Jun 2022, 05:17 PM
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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
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2nd Jun 2022, 01:43 PM
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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.
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2nd Jun 2022, 01:15 PM
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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.
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29th May 2022, 03:16 PM
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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
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28th May 2022, 04:50 PM
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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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28th May 2022, 11:38 AM
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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... -
27th May 2022, 04:57 PM
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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... -
26th May 2022, 07:18 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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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24th May 2022, 08:17 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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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24th May 2022, 07:10 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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.
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24th May 2022, 06:27 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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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24th May 2022, 05:57 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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
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23rd May 2022, 06:26 PM
Thread: Sand Blast Cabinet Upgrades
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Great Work
Great work
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23rd May 2022, 06:13 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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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23rd May 2022, 05:21 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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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23rd May 2022, 04:15 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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.
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20th May 2022, 11:41 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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... -
20th May 2022, 02:45 PM
Thread: Another Which Lathe Is Best -May 2022
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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...
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19th May 2022, 06:07 PM
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