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Well. Been toying/yearing over getting a lathe. I got a Griz G0704 mill about a year and half ago and really enjoy it. Got a 25% off coupon @ HF and they had the 7x10 in stock so figured I could make small stuff and learn at that price. Later when I have room to put one will get 10x22 - 11x27 range to do more. Not a lot of projects now but.....
Bought the 7x10 and got 'er cleaned up.)
I ordered the tooling kit from LMS so i'll have the basics.
Question - looking for either a decent 4"- 4 Jaw or a 5"-4 jaw. Which would be better for 2.5 - 4" pulley making and turning? Which brand? LMS has several but most not in stock.
Also I know I'll need to extend the range on the cross slide. Thoughts? I've seen a few posts about it.
And Last - Has anyone put a lager motor on this lathe. the 250 may be enough but turning drill rod (It's all I have now to begin playing- aluminum coming) is just a few thou at a time.
Looking for fun ahead.
Thanks
Jack
Bought the 7x10 and got 'er cleaned up.)
I ordered the tooling kit from LMS so i'll have the basics.
Question - looking for either a decent 4"- 4 Jaw or a 5"-4 jaw. Which would be better for 2.5 - 4" pulley making and turning? Which brand? LMS has several but most not in stock.
Also I know I'll need to extend the range on the cross slide. Thoughts? I've seen a few posts about it.
And Last - Has anyone put a lager motor on this lathe. the 250 may be enough but turning drill rod (It's all I have now to begin playing- aluminum coming) is just a few thou at a time.
Looking for fun ahead.
Thanks
Jack