Re: How about a Turret Lathe for a home shop / first machine
- From: John <amdinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 23:02:56 -0400
KoF wrote:
In continuing my search for my first lathe, I am starting to make some
contact and finding some machine.
At this point, I've found a couple of big machines and some small
(mostly bigger).
I have a couple of questions.
Given that the machine is in good working shape, can you get too big of
a lathe to start with (ie, a 17"x54"cc LeBLOND Engine lathe) Isn't
like boats? You will always want something bigger?
ie,
Two, what does everyone thing about a Turret lathe as a first lathe?
I've seen a couple in my price range...
Turret lathes are good for producing parts quickly. They do have some
drawbacks as to threading and tailstocks. They are designed to do
chucking work, and they do that very well.
As a first lathe you will be limited if you get one but as a second
lathe they are very useful.
Unless you are only going to make watch parts, bigger is better. Older
lathes are limited on rpm. Cutting with carbide requires a higher
surface speed to get a good finish. On small diameter parts this can be
a problem.
When the neighbor, or you wants to resurface a rotor or drum brake, and
your lathe only swings 12 inches you will wonder why you didnt get that
bigger lathe. A big lathe can hold a small part but a small lathe can
only hold small parts.
John
A keeper of big iron.
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