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Hello guys,
I'm deciding on whether to improve my 7x12 metalworker or sell it and buy South Bend.
So far was impressed by SB - some people claim up to 7" diameter of steel successfully cut on it.
I only capable to do 1/2" of steel. 1" of steel very hard to cut off, though just a regular turning doable with
0.5 mm or 0.02" (diameter) for each pass.
Anyone had a luck to turning/cut off 3" steel?
P.S. I have 30206 bearings, have not installed it yet. To install I need a tool. Which is silly to buy since I have lathe and may make it. But lathe is not capable of making that diameter. Secondly, you need working lathe to cut spacer width..
Anyone in Toronto/GTA area wants to upgrade bearings? We may use each other lathe and do both.
Thank you
I'm deciding on whether to improve my 7x12 metalworker or sell it and buy South Bend.
So far was impressed by SB - some people claim up to 7" diameter of steel successfully cut on it.
I only capable to do 1/2" of steel. 1" of steel very hard to cut off, though just a regular turning doable with
0.5 mm or 0.02" (diameter) for each pass.
Anyone had a luck to turning/cut off 3" steel?
P.S. I have 30206 bearings, have not installed it yet. To install I need a tool. Which is silly to buy since I have lathe and may make it. But lathe is not capable of making that diameter. Secondly, you need working lathe to cut spacer width..
Anyone in Toronto/GTA area wants to upgrade bearings? We may use each other lathe and do both.
Thank you