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I finally took the plunge and bought my first lathe!
My main reason for making this purchase is to true actions, and barrel/chamber my own rifles. Hopefully I'll become proficient enough to start doing work for others as well. I have a good understanding of how the machine works and how to run it, but have very little experience actually running a lathe so this will be a big learning experience.
I have been picking up indicators and measuring tools here and there and I think I have most of what I'll need in that department. I haven't bought a single cutting tool yet as I just don't know what to get lol.
I'm wondering if some of you could offer advice as to what to get? I'm told that the Arthur Warner high speed insert tooling is great for beginners and provides a nice finish at lower speeds, if you suggest this what kits should I pick up to enable me to turn to diameter, thread, crown, and counterbore barrels?
http://www.arwarnerco.com/c-5-tool-kits.aspx
I'm looking at kit 18 (1/2" threader) but am unsure as to where to go from there?
thanks for any advice!
Steve
My main reason for making this purchase is to true actions, and barrel/chamber my own rifles. Hopefully I'll become proficient enough to start doing work for others as well. I have a good understanding of how the machine works and how to run it, but have very little experience actually running a lathe so this will be a big learning experience.
I have been picking up indicators and measuring tools here and there and I think I have most of what I'll need in that department. I haven't bought a single cutting tool yet as I just don't know what to get lol.
I'm wondering if some of you could offer advice as to what to get? I'm told that the Arthur Warner high speed insert tooling is great for beginners and provides a nice finish at lower speeds, if you suggest this what kits should I pick up to enable me to turn to diameter, thread, crown, and counterbore barrels?
http://www.arwarnerco.com/c-5-tool-kits.aspx
I'm looking at kit 18 (1/2" threader) but am unsure as to where to go from there?
thanks for any advice!
Steve