lathe choices

SSGT Mustang · 07-24-2016, 10:22 PM

I have an old south bend heavy 10. I love it and use it often.

Tooling will kill you if have to buy everything new. Most people don't need a taper attachment. However, you should get a good 3-jaw chuck (with inner and outer jaws) and a 4-jaw. Aloris-type tool holders are a must. And you should get a Starrett level to set up the machine.

The ways are critical. Buy a good used machine, but don't settle for crappy ways. Check the run out on the bed and the tail stock alignment before buying. If the runout cannot be corrected within reason, then pass on the machine.

Check out this guy on youtube. Lots of incredibly valuable information. Enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/user/mrpete222

07-24-2016, 10:22 PM	#2
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: lathe choices I have an old south bend heavy 10. I love it and use it often. Tooling will kill you if have to buy everything new. Most people don't need a taper attachment. However, you should get a good 3-jaw chuck (with inner and outer jaws) and a 4-jaw. Aloris-type tool holders are a must. And you should get a Starrett level to set up the machine. The ways are critical. Buy a good used machine, but don't settle for crappy ways. Check the run out on the bed and the tail stock alignment before buying. If the runout cannot be corrected within reason, then pass on the machine. Check out this guy on youtube. Lots of incredibly valuable information. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/user/mrpete222