Robert, that would be the same tool used to tighten the tool clamping bolts on the tool holder - somehow I didn't connect the beveled square threaded ends on...
Hi Dan, Either the picture has to be wrong or the equation is bogus, since dividing by zero for the missing Z6 yields an invalid result. I'm not disagreeing ...
Thanks for the help the threads came out the correct number of tpi however they are very rough, any sugestions on how to improve them?-- ... clamping ... ...
Mike, you are right, the formula they give doesn't work with the Z designations that are assigned to the gears in the gear schematic. They did somehow...
Try the following formula, for inch threads: 12 * 40/B x B/E x D/F = TPI (the star is division) Like others, I found the "formulas" given in the manual to not...
Hi Mike, In the "photos" section, go to "lathesmith's 8x mods", I have a few pics there. There is also a schematic of the spindle itself, for those brave...
I get a clunking nosie when running the following gears for 28tpi 70 80 60 70. Iv'e never had this problem before, however i have never changed any of the...
check the root of the teeth for foreign matter don't mesh the gears too tightly turn the gear train over by hand to feel for high spots with the belts of ...
I noted someone else was getting rough threads, but the "thread" seemed to die before any help emerged. I wasn't sure what size threads (other than 28tpi) you...
hi thread cutting far too deeper cut ,,,,,five mils is far too deeper cut that what giving you a rough cut try five thou ,,, and finishing cut try a...
Charles, thanks for the tips. These should be easy to try next time I cut a thread, some lubricant which I didn't use before and a smaller cut. I may have...
Charles, thanks for the tips. These should be easy to try next time I cut a thread, some lubricant which I didn't use before and a smaller cut. I may have...
Drill rod is not easy to get a good-looking thread in, in my limited experience. I have good luck using a chaser die, or a thread restoring file ... -- ...
hallo Dan Charles returning ok on the mill you must have a similar trade to myself ,,,i work to the closest mill or half a pencil line,,,,, retired now ,,,...
Hi, I'm new to the group amd looking forward to getting back into lathe work after a 30+ year hiatus. Based on research, I am seriously considering buying a 8...
Hi Peter, I don't have the Lathemaster, but I do have another brand that is virtually the same machine. I love my 8x; before I bought it a few years ago I...
I'd second that. I have a Harbor Freight 8x12, which is essentially the same as the Lathemaster. I also started with a 7x lathe, and the 8x is simply in a...
Peter, I can't say enough good about getting the lathe from Bob that I bought earlier this year. He treated me well, sent me a good lathe, provided the...
Hello Peter. I'm top-posting here just to avoid the clutter. I am in complete agreement with the other repliers. I bought the HF 8x12 but if I would have...
... I've actually never heard anyone testify that. In fact, in side by side measurements, they were the same. I think this is the same issue as the 7x12...
Hi, just for what it's worth, I measured two distances along the bed of my Lathemaster 8 X 14 lathe. From the metal surface where the spindle comes out,...
When I got my Lathemaster lathe I also got the tabletop bandsaw. Anyways the blade broke and when I went to put the new one on I noticed the top wheel is not...
Hi JM, usually there is a "toe in " type adjustment on bandsaws. I haven't seen the manual for your saw but most bandsaws have a wheel adjustment screw to...
Hi All If anyone is going to the Model Engineer Exhibition at Ascot next weekend, 19th, 20th and 21st of September, they are welcome to come and say hello. I...
all; maybe this has been covered but I could not find anything in the search. So... a one yr old G0463, when new it would not go to full rpm's - maybe 50 rpm...
Jim: I can examine my X3 later, but it sounds like there might be a problem with the rotary pot used to select the speed. I would recommend pulling the back...
