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hay

02-22-2005 11:43:38




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i need to do some small metal machine work, but all i have is an old (1950's era) sears wood lathe. what, if anything, can i do to make this wood lathe into a metal lathe? i need it for various metal machining of shafts occasionally for truing and heavy rust removal. is there a kit that i can buy to "bolt on" and then remove when i need it for woodworking?




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hay

02-23-2005 08:02:59




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
thanx for the responses. i really did not think it would work, but took a chance anyway by asking for expert opinions. i'm going to look around at some different stores and see what is available for my needs at the best prices. not needing top of the line quality, but something reasonably decent to use.



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J.A. from VA

02-22-2005 16:59:45




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
Hello, As a journeyman machinist with over thirty years experience and an amatuer woodworker
listen to the previous posts.Metal lathes and wood lathes are two different animals.Used metal lathes can be found on E-bay and elsewhere for
less than jury rigging a wood lathe.To do even
the most basic things you describe,like derusting
a shaft by sanding on a wood lathe while possible is very dangerous.Please get the right tool for the job,the life you save will be
yours.

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Dieselrider

02-22-2005 14:48:52




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
The others are right on the money on this one. If you want to work with metal get athe right tool. Also if you are not familiar with what you are doing either do some homework on the subject or get someone who knows what they are doing to show you what's what. Like most machines there is potential there to get hurt.



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KraigWY

02-22-2005 14:07:30




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
These guys are correct. I have a wood lathe and two metal lathes. They are as differant as night and day. I even tried to do some wood turning on my metal lathe, didn't work eiher. Metal lathe is tool slow for wood and wood lathe is two fast for any metals. This don't even cover, as mentioned, the material work holding devices. I think if you get a good used lathe you'll be supprised how much you will end up doing with it. I couldn't live without mine.

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TimV

02-22-2005 12:43:36




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
Hay: Gotta go with Jack on this one--you're going to be missing several important things with the wood lathe, most notably the precision ways, the headstock, and the compound toolholder. Adding these to an existing wood lathe would basically be no different than starting from scratch. There are plenty of older lathes out there that would do what you want for much less than you would spend to re-do an existing wood lathe. Depending on the size that you want, the 7x12 (7" over center and 12" working length) China-made mini-lathes may be a viable option. For around $400, you'll have a workable small lathe--not the most precision nor durable imaginable, but more than adequate for a host of small machining jobs.

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Jack B. Nimble

02-22-2005 12:20:47




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 Re: OT: lathe in reply to hay, 02-22-2005 11:43:38  
Your talking about two entirely different machines. The wood lathe will not be heavy enough, powerful enough or turn slow enough to work with metal. Plus there is no way to hold the metal piece or the tooling. Trying to do so would be a great way to destroy your lathe and probably get hurt. You will be far ahead to look for a good used metal lathe to do your work. Down the road if you get tired of it you can always get your money back out of a metal lathe if it has been taken care of.

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