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Hello Sir..
Thanks for stopping by, And for offering some excellent tips and tricks for the Enco Lathe.
I thought It would be a wise idea to immediately post my purchase mistake quickly so other's can avoid making a $60.00 dollar purchase mistake..! I have a ton more to post but I have held back posting in fear of over-updating as you suggest.
I wasn't aware I was over-updating... I never received a complaint on my restoration thread of a Logan 1875 lathe or I would be more cautious.
BTW I got 4 packs of gummy bears with my second order... I have not received free snacks before ever in life with a purchase so this was very new to me. I just thought they like Americans... Maybe.
Again thanks for stopping by and sharing, I do appreciate it. Ill check your thread and see what else I can learn.
Thanks for stopping by, And for offering some excellent tips and tricks for the Enco Lathe.
I really don't feel I'm updating too much. Example - the Reilang oilier conveyed to me by members of this forum as the best oilier to buy..! With the advice given me I bought an oilier ( Model R001 ), it will not do what I or other forum members expected... Unfortunately searching these forums is hit or miss for me and I did not find any mention of the Type/Model to buy - I place Zero blame on Jens Putzier tools for my incorrect purchase and emailed them to purchase another. I bought the Model R003 after an email exchange with Jen Pitzier.Just saw this thread now and you update too quickly - your questions have already been answered! Jens Putzier is great to deal with and a number of German/Euro companies include a small treat. I don't know why the Haribro bears are particularly popular (I've received them from at least 3 or 4 different companies over the years).
I thought It would be a wise idea to immediately post my purchase mistake quickly so other's can avoid making a $60.00 dollar purchase mistake..! I have a ton more to post but I have held back posting in fear of over-updating as you suggest.
I wasn't aware I was over-updating... I never received a complaint on my restoration thread of a Logan 1875 lathe or I would be more cautious.
BTW I got 4 packs of gummy bears with my second order... I have not received free snacks before ever in life with a purchase so this was very new to me. I just thought they like Americans... Maybe.
Congratulations on what I believe is your purchase of the perfect size hobby lathe.I have essentially the same lathe (Grizzly G4003G) so i'll watch this thread. My cliffs:
Dust will be the Arch Nemesis for my lathe where I live, I didn't update yet that I purchased the HTC Tool Saver cover for the lathe. after asking for advice on what to get. I am glade to hear that a simple fabric sheet works for you to keep your lathe clean.I use a simple fabric sheet to cover my lathe - really just to keep dust off of it. I use 4 strong magnets on the backsplash. Just flip the front side of the cover over the backsplash. I do have days with temp & humidity swings. No rusting issues.
While our castings are definitely not the same, My tumbler holes may prove to be as ineffective as yours. I hope not...!If your castings are like mine, the tumbler oil holes (see pic) do not work. That cover comes off easily if you want to check yours. The holes in the cover to not line up with holes in the tumbler casting. It's also not a great design to begin with: oil will drip between the 2 pieces instead of continue into the tumbler casting.
It has been suggested I not worry about that or other oil leaks in preceding posts, I have posted my concern about that exact issue and will not use the lathe until I have solved at least the leaks over the button control panel.Mine also leaks a little from at least one of the feed/speed handles and the carriage. You do want to watch this because it will seep into the e-stop / jog / power buttons.
An absolute brilliant idea, Thank you.Install a spring between the tailstock and bed clamp. It prevents the bed clamp from canting and binding when moving the tailstock back/forth.
I like your thinking, Your light years ahead of me on safety.. Thanks for the heads up.I like using red for critical control knobs - easier to recognize quickly in an emergency and adds horsepower. This particular one came in a 3-pack. If your handle threads are M10 and you want one: shoot me a PM and I'll mail it over.
Thank you. I am proud of how it came out, its going in a protective cover until I am ready, understand and capable of using it effectively.Nice work on cleaning up the chuck!
Again thanks for stopping by and sharing, I do appreciate it. Ill check your thread and see what else I can learn.
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