cumbriasteve
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Still not got around to making my ring roller and now my access to a decent lathe has expired it's going to be even more difficult to bother with.
SO... getting tempted to buy something similar to this, or in fact this very one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bench-Mou...198?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4178442d46
It's capabilities, if true are ideal for my use, sellers feedback seems ok regarding the item itself and pricewise it's sort of not too bad in the big scale of things.
Mailed the guy and it does come with a full set of rollers for flat, box, round/tube and flat on end.
It will only be for occasional hobby use and have no heavy demands placed on it and yes I know some will be screaming 'make your own' but by the time I drive around gathering steel bits, getting rollers/machining done etc etc it's just a case of for once it's easier to buy
My concerns are: and this is where your opinions are welcome.
SO... getting tempted to buy something similar to this, or in fact this very one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bench-Mou...198?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4178442d46
It's capabilities, if true are ideal for my use, sellers feedback seems ok regarding the item itself and pricewise it's sort of not too bad in the big scale of things.
Mailed the guy and it does come with a full set of rollers for flat, box, round/tube and flat on end.
It will only be for occasional hobby use and have no heavy demands placed on it and yes I know some will be screaming 'make your own' but by the time I drive around gathering steel bits, getting rollers/machining done etc etc it's just a case of for once it's easier to buy
My concerns are: and this is where your opinions are welcome.
- There is no mention of bearings, may be ok but have a slight niggling doubt.
- The drive roller is smooth not knurled, will it slip?
- Outset rollers have better access than inset but more chance of distorting under pressure.