I wouldn’t be too worried about DNF, he can make his machines sing.
I learned on the interweb that some machinists are fine with it but others are not. Hence when something goes wrong it’s a major issue causing fear in machinists everywhere I think it’s a bit like the exploding batteries to flashlights - it doesn’t happen often but everyone hears about it when it does happen.
Lol, “brave”….??? All I did was nick the corners. Nothing detrimental.
Do I like the qctp? Yes. I did have to turn down and thread the end of the hold down bolt as it was too large for the compound slide. Luckily I have a lathe for that :innocent: The one major gripe would be the kit I bought had a limited number of tool holders and to buy more individually is a lot more pricey.
Tool holders I have - 4x standard 1x boring bar holder 1x knurler (which holds a tool on the backside) 1x parting tool holder plus the original tool holder that came on the lathe. Since I part off with the lathe in reverse I don’t use the quick change parting tool holder, I use the original tool holder for that. Still now and then I’m changing bits in the holders but for changing between commonly used bits it’s great.
I guess a pic could’ve explained that in less words but I’m on the phone.
And just because I’m looking for something doesn’t mean I always find it :laughing: :person_facepalming:
yes might shove a xml and blf driver in it.
more of a test run to see how it would go
see how many cree rings it has.
might try polishing some more with dremmel
If you can get in touch with someone that does electro polishing that would probably work quite well. Lot fees are pricey, we pay $120USD. But you might be able to talk someone into tossing it in with some other stuff since it’s a small part. Also an hour or two in a vibratory tumbler with plastic abrasive before will work wonders. The rings from polishing on the lathe will be gone.
I made up a spindle stop for the lathe. 2 parts - wheel and stop. I printed off a 24 section circle from the net and stuck it to the wheel and scored the wheel for future clarity. I don’t think it’s super strong but should enough for this little lathe and what I do. Also I can’t fit the gear cover while this is attached :cry: