Adding big swing capabilities to lathe

[savarin]

I thought this was a pretty clever idea

 

[MikeInOr]

Crazy! I was hoping they would show it making a cut.

 

[MyLilMule]

Crazy! I was hoping they would show it making a cut.

 

[toprecyler]

I seen that video too. Got thinking making one for work, but I have a big old lathe in corner that needs to be used more.

But, it goes to show the ingenuity machinists can come up with when needed.


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[markba633csi]

I wonder what that piece is they are cutting? Looks like some sort of gearcase

 

[OTmachine]

And when they have an Aw-shucks moment, I believe it would be Really Bad, in the realm of needing more than ten Atta-boys to redeem.

 

[rwm]

Clever but terrifying..

 

[Firstram]

And when they have an Aw-shucks moment, I believe it would be Really Bad, in the realm of needing more than ten Atta-boys to redeem.

I agree, what's the point. Too much work for a one time use and if it's a recurring thing, send it out or buy a bigger lathe!

 

[Lo-Fi]

Love it. I've taken to using the mill as a lathe in some situations. It's good for short parts that need a bigger swing than my small lathe can handle.

 

[OTmachine]

I agree, what's the point. Too much work for a one time use and if it's a recurring thing, send it out or buy a bigger lathe!

I have a 22 x 96” lathe that I am going to sell and save a 14” chuck to mount on my rotary for the mill. The only thing that I will miss will be the length for doing drive shafts.