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- Oct 13, 2012
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I know it's not one of the old iron classics, but its a start for me. I found a G4000 (dated 07/98) that was obviously taken care of by the last two owners. The only defect I have found is the far right tab for securing the back splash is broken. It's all stock, with the stock tools. The only difference from stock is the 6" four jaw that was included to replace the original 4" four jaw. It also came with the cabinet stand, which I'm not using. I need to secure it to the bench, I'm a tad reluctant to put two half inch bolt holes through the surface. I suppose I have to, but the bench surface is pristine at the moment.
I decided to purchase a manual 9x20 instead of converting my existing 9x20 (which isn't complete) to CNC after reading about the problems that Steve is having with Mach3 on his. Also, to complete the job I needed about $600 more than I had and that was just for the CNC conversion, not including tooling. I'd like to have a lathe to use sooner than that. I also wanted to learn how to work a manual lathe.
I've already placed an order with Little Machine Shop for a AXA QCTP, an A2Z four bolt compound hold down, and a set of 1/2 HSS indexable turning tools. I'm going with indexable tooling to start with, but will eventually get a grinder and *try* to learn the art of tool grinding later.
I'd like to go through and check the alignment on the head and tail stock, and the run out on the spindle. Can anyone point me to a good tutorial on how to align a lathe, or would one of our elder craftsmen be willing to make one for us newbies (hint hint - nudge nudge - wink wink)?
For the safety conscious, rest a sure I will get rid of all the junk above the lathe before I start using it. Last think I need is something falling into it when in use - ouch! uch:
I decided to purchase a manual 9x20 instead of converting my existing 9x20 (which isn't complete) to CNC after reading about the problems that Steve is having with Mach3 on his. Also, to complete the job I needed about $600 more than I had and that was just for the CNC conversion, not including tooling. I'd like to have a lathe to use sooner than that. I also wanted to learn how to work a manual lathe.
I've already placed an order with Little Machine Shop for a AXA QCTP, an A2Z four bolt compound hold down, and a set of 1/2 HSS indexable turning tools. I'm going with indexable tooling to start with, but will eventually get a grinder and *try* to learn the art of tool grinding later.
I'd like to go through and check the alignment on the head and tail stock, and the run out on the spindle. Can anyone point me to a good tutorial on how to align a lathe, or would one of our elder craftsmen be willing to make one for us newbies (hint hint - nudge nudge - wink wink)?
For the safety conscious, rest a sure I will get rid of all the junk above the lathe before I start using it. Last think I need is something falling into it when in use - ouch! uch: