What lathe?

[parrisw]

I don't know what I'm buying, lol. I told Nik today that it's hillarious that I've got this machine that I haven't a clue how to use. But, that's what he's for

Start reading! Join a couple forums, they are a great help as you know. Ask lots of questions.

Can someone point me in the right direction for the tool holders I need? I've read where 1/2" holders sometimes can't go low enough to center on my lathe, so perhaps I should go with 3/8"?

1/2 is fine Brad, I wouldn't go with 3/8" much more available for you in 1/2" Mine is a 9" lathe and they center fine.

This is the kit that I have and it works great. Tools4cheap LLC Online Machine Shop Tooling Store: Quick Change Tool Post Sets - Wedge Type,Quick Change Tool Posts and Holders

 

[Stihl 041S]

Start reading! Join a couple forums, they are a great help as you know. Ask lots of questions.



1/2 is fine Brad, I wouldn't go with 3/8" much more available for you in 1/2" Mine is a 9" lathe and they center fine.

This is the kit that I have and it works great. Tools4cheap LLC Online Machine Shop Tooling Store: Quick Change Tool Post Sets - Wedge Type,Quick Change Tool Posts and Holders

That seems like a great deal.

BUT.......one big if......

Can they deliver tonight?????

Tomorrow before 10AM at the latest????? LOL

 

[Stihl 041S]

Hey Brad;

You drain the oil after breakin? Strain it through a coffee filter?

 

[blsnelling]

I didn't mean a QTCP. I'm asking about the actual inserts and holders that I'll be needing. shars.com - Indexable Cutting Tools

 

[parrisw]

That seems like a great deal.

BUT.......one big if......

Can they deliver tonight?????

Tomorrow before 10AM at the latest????? LOL

I don't know. They are in the US, I'm in Canada, they deliver to me. You may be able to get it overnight. He is really great to deal with.

 

[blsnelling]

Hey Brad;

You drain the oil after breakin? Strain it through a coffee filter?

I drained it but did not strain it.

 

[blsnelling]

I'm not trying to get anything this weekend. I'm just trying to learn what I'll be needing so that I can get it ordered.

 

[parrisw]

I didn't mean a QTCP. I'm asking about the actual inserts and holders that I'll be needing. shars.com - Indexable Cutting Tools

Aaaa, well be specific why don't ya!! 1/2" should be fine, and for turning pistons and cylinders, you'll need a right hand and a left hand cutter. I don't know what else you plan to do with it, I started with just a basic kit with replaceable inserts, then I went from there, and kept buying more stuff.

 

[blsnelling]

Aaaa, well be specific why don't ya!!

Me gots to learn the lingo, so as to not cornfuse you guys

 

[parrisw]

This would be a good started set, if your looking for a carbide set with replaceable ends. Get extra ends if you do. You'll probably end up breaking some.

shars.com - 12quot Indexable Carbide Turning Tool Set

I'd also order up some HSS blanks, and play around with that making your own tools.

 

[parrisw]

This is what I started with. Works great, and CHEAP!!! You can't even replace the inserts for this $$.

Tools4cheap LLC Online Machine Shop Tooling Store: Carbide Indexable Lathe Tool Set 1/2",Lathe Boring Bars and Indexable Cutting Tools

 

[Stihl 041S]

Brad. Check your email

 

[Metals406]

Man, you guys got LAD! . . Bad!

I hope it ain't contagious. :msp_scared:

 

[Mastermind]

This would be a good started set, if your looking for a carbide set with replaceable ends. Get extra ends if you do. You'll probably end up breaking some.

shars.com - 12quot Indexable Carbide Turning Tool Set

I'd also order up some HSS blanks, and play around with that making your own tools.

I know very, very little about machine tools or tooling. I have found that I can grind a tool blank into about any shape I need and even I can make nice clean cuts in aluminum with them. Studying tool grinding and getting a good grinder is another thing to learn now.

 

[Stihl 041S]

Man, you guys got LAD! . . Bad!

I hope it ain't contagious. :msp_scared:

It is terminal. There is no cure. I'm mounting a lathe and mill in the camper of my retirement rig.








Sadly I am not kidding.

 

[wigglesworth]

Indicating is a BIOCH!!!!! A lot of walking....

You can say that again....

I did get a new indicator last week. Mine finally crapped the bed, or so I thought. A screw had walked out inside it and was binding on the back cover.

This is the one I got. Nothing fancy, but does what I need to do.

I didn't read all of it, but did u get a good dial indicator brad? You just bought an expensive and heavy paperweight if u didn't...

 

[young]

You can say that again....

I did get a new indicator last week. Mine finally crapped the bed, or so I thought. A screw had walked out inside it and was binding on the back cover.

This is the one I got. Nothing fancy, but does what I need to do.

I didn't read all of it, but did u get a good dial indicator brad? You just bought an expensive and heavy paperweight if u didn't...

you calling a mitutoyo dial "nothing fancy". come on man. lol

 

[FATGUY]

Mitutoyo is top shelf stuff... BUT, a test indicator is superior to a dial indicator for checking run out.

 

[FATGUY]

and while I'm splitting hairs (which is what I'm doing :msp_wink I don't like the digital bologna indicators:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Stihl 041S]

Mitutoyo is top shelf stuff... BUT, a test indicator is superior to a dial indicator for checking run out.

Both are shipping to the noob.

But other brands. He doesn't know the names! LOL