FINALLY, new lathe photos

[rherrell]

Actually, I got it a couple weeks ago (don't tell Roy!) I had to order some things and do a couple mods to get it in running condition before I packed up my other lathe for him.

Here are some pics...

This is a quick lock carriage stop that I made from some plans at Swarfrat.com, the plans were for a 7x10 mini lathe so I tweaked them a bit...

Here it is with a DI installed...

Here's the DRO I installed on the cross slide..

Here's one of my new spindle crank handle, I do alot of threading and tapping using taps and dies and this handle is a lifesaver!

This is the main reason I had to keep my other lathe running. I put an AXA wedge type QCTP on and the mounting was completely different. It came with a piece of steel that you have to machine to fit in a slot. Well, my lathe doesn't have a slot, it has a post. I had to remove this post

This is a 10mm post and the one on the new QCTP was 9/16" so the first thing I did was drill a bigger hole in the compound. Then I turnd down the new piece to fit in the recess under the compound and put a pin in it. Now I have a MUCH stiffer tool rest.!:biggrin:

I hope you enjoyed the pics!

 

[IPD_Mr]

That is a fine piece of equipment and from what I can see and awesome shop to boot. Congrats.

 

[MarkD]

Wow...that's a beauty! I'm soooo jealous!

 

[skiprat]

Very nice Rick. I had no idea that South Bend were still in existance, but probably only because I hadn't seen a 'modern' lathe from them.
Are you going to add a coolant system? If you do then you will have to make a bigger drip tray and a backsplash.
Is that chuck mount, one of those that can be very finely and accurately adjusted?

I really like the bench too!!:biggrin:

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:RockOn::bananen_smilies039: Rick thank you so much but our oringnal deal would have been fine, this is way ..........

Oh now I see you meant don't tell me you've had it for a while:mad-tongue:
Oh well it wouldn't have fit anyway....:biggrin:

All kidding aside that is one nice set up you have I wish you many years of playtime on it...

 

[rherrell]

Very nice Rick. I had no idea that South Bend were still in existance, but probably only because I hadn't seen a 'modern' lathe from them.
Are you going to add a coolant system? If you do then you will have to make a bigger drip tray and a backsplash.
Is that chuck mount, one of those that can be very finely and accurately adjusted?

I really like the bench too!!:biggrin:

Grizzly bought them out Steven, they're made in China now but it sure doesn't look it. I REALLY inspected it and the fit and finish is excellent.
It's quiet as a mouse and accurate as heck.
The chuck mount is a standard D1-3 camlock, I think you're thinking of a SET-TRU chuck...$$$$$$$$$! I wish but no.

No plans for a coolant system, just a paint brush and a bucket of oil!:biggrin:

 

[rherrell]

Thanks everyone, here she is in her new home...

 

[bluwolf]

That sure is purty!

Mike

 

[Dalecamino]

Outrageously sweet Rick. I am FULL of envy right now.:wink:

 

[jasontg99]

That sure is purty!

Mike

Mike beat me to it. That is a beautiful setup Rick.

 

[Haynie]

Sweet

 

[wiset1]

I felt good about my 7x16 micro-mark, but now I'm drooling over this. I feel like such a turd...I haven't even done the break in for the new machine and I'm already wanting yours, ha ha ha. Awesome looking machine!

 

[Leviblue]

Rick, all that to make a pen? Wow!!!
Its a nice setup, congrats

 

[nsfr1206]

Awesome!!!

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I dont know much at all about metal lathes but it sure looks like something I wish I had. I like your sled stopper ? complete with GT wheel skewer clamping.

 

[BRobbins629]

That's a beauty. Enjoy!

 

[GRadem]

Great lathe!

 

[renowb]

Sweeeet!

 

[lightfeather]

your lathe rocks! :RockOn:

 

[bobjackson]

A real beauty, but the shop is too clean.

 

[BigShed]

Very nice looking lathe, like the EVS.

I would struggle to justify paying that sort of money for a lathe with those specs though, especially because it doesn't have a camlock on the tailstock. I find that really surprising.

 

[bitshird]

Nice Toy. wish I had one. My old Jet is about done!! Nice Mods to the machine.

 

[titan2]

That's one SWEET setup!!!


Barney

 

[gwilki]

Congrats on the new toy, Rick. It doesn't look at all like my Jet mini.

 

[Penultimate]

That's really nice. I learned on a SB Model 9. Good luck.

 

[Paul in OKC]

Much better looking in your shop than in the catalog!