dazza
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I've also sold/hidden a welder .That's the ticket.
"I saved us money by making this instead of buying it."
"But it would've cost a tenner to buy and those tools cost a grand."
I've also sold/hidden a welder .That's the ticket.
"I saved us money by making this instead of buying it."
"But it would've cost a tenner to buy and those tools cost a grand."
I see you also have a BUD. Is the tail stock taper MT2? And what size shank would you recommend?http://www.pulse-jets.com/boxford/boxford_know_your_lathe.pdf
Personally I use SAE 30 non detergent oil for oiling the ways.
Keep the felt wipers in good condition - washing out with petrol and re-oiling occasionally.
RDG sell the tool holders for £25 but i only have the parting holder so it may be worth getting a different tool post.
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I see you also have a BUD. Is the tail stock taper MT2? And what size shank would you recommend?
It is MT2 in the tailstock
once you get your mill you will be able to make more holders
The head stock fits on to the V bed no adjustment is possible (you could shim it) A bent 5/8 spanner will be needed to get the front clamp boltTo realign just chuck a bar in the chuck and take a light cut, measure each end and adjust accordingly and repeat. Do not use the tailstock whilst doing this or you will get a false reading as the tailstock may throw it off.
I would go look at the Glanze tools from Chronos. Very good quality compared to the Indian or Chinese ones you get from eBay or other places.
Not quite sure what size tooling the BUD takes, never had or seen one, but if 16mm shank then maybe also look at the Korloyy tools from Cutwel, they often have promotions on.
If it is a smallish lathe then positive rake tools would be best as they will require less cutting force and you will be able to take smaller depths of cuts than with a negative insert. Also a smallish nose radius for the insert would probably be best, 0.4mm would likely be about right.
Thanks John. That was funny I literally just finished watching you on youtube.The head stock fits on to the V bed no adjustment is possible (you could shim it) A bent 5/8 spanner will be needed to get the front clamp bolt
The head stock fits on to the V bed no adjustment is possible (you could shim it) A bent 5/8 spanner will be needed to get the front clamp bolt
LOL, knurling tool is handy, I prefer the swivel type rather than the clamp type but that is just personal taste. The type I have has a head that can revolve round and lock in 4 different positions (moves slightly to allow for slight height offset) and gives 4 different sizes of knurl. But any type will do especially if just using on soft material.
trouble with them is they put a hell of a strain on your bearings .screw clamp type are more forgivingMine is sort of like this, better quality but it will give you the idea.
http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/6-WHEEL-KNURLING-TOOL-69876T8998.html
I bought an piston type tool holder set from eBay (205-100? rings a bell) and is sized for my boxford and that takes up to 12mm (1/2") tools
Ok will send what I have to dazza and if it is no use he can skip it.