keithbyrd
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I bought the tools (taps/dies) and made a kitless pen (on my wood lathe) about 4 years ago with great intentions of doing many more! So now I am starting back!
Questions:
1. I have a Grizzley metal lathe G8688 7x12 that I know little about but want to learn while I am ramping up kitless pens. It came with a 3 jaw chuck and I would like to put a collet chuck on it - is this possible? What are the pro and cons of using the 3 jaw?
2. What are the correct/best tools to use with the lathe? I have a set of 5/16 carbide painted red tools and an Accusize 3/8 Carbide tools. I have used a couple of them just messing around to see what they do. They don't seem to cut very smooth!
Any advice and tips are appreciated!
Questions:
1. I have a Grizzley metal lathe G8688 7x12 that I know little about but want to learn while I am ramping up kitless pens. It came with a 3 jaw chuck and I would like to put a collet chuck on it - is this possible? What are the pro and cons of using the 3 jaw?
2. What are the correct/best tools to use with the lathe? I have a set of 5/16 carbide painted red tools and an Accusize 3/8 Carbide tools. I have used a couple of them just messing around to see what they do. They don't seem to cut very smooth!
Any advice and tips are appreciated!