New Grizzly G0602 10x20 Lathe

[yufasa]

Very glad to hear that.
I plan to call grizzly Wednesday to place an order.
Any suggestions on what tools etc to order at the same time?

[carbidecraters]

Ish..... man why do you guys mess with these machines!

[wildcat]

Originally Posted by carbidecraters Ish..... man why do you guys mess with these machines!

The challange! Actually, you already know the answer... in my case it's becuase my pocket book is sooo very small Big lathes have their purpose and there are jobs where you never have one large enough but for many this is just right.

[snowshovelbmx]

very true, some people just can't afford to go and buy a big american made lathe. For me that is part of the reason the other being that I just don't have the room for a bigger lathe. That being said this size lathe is very capable, Instead of worrying about how small the lathe is, worry about how to make it work for what you need it. Just have a look at the stuff people are making with even the 7 x 12 size lathes, after seeing one in person it is simply amazing! now those are tiny!

chris.

[yufasa]

As it turned out the 10x22 will not be in stock until Aug. and I cannot wait that long so I ordered a 12x36 gear head instead.

[ddywz]

Got my G0602 from Grizzly almost 2 weeks ago but had to build a stand for it. I wanted the top of the stand to be adjustable so I can level it regardless of floor condition. All came out ok and lathe is in its stand now. I wiped all the grease and inspected everything. All seems to be ok. Only problem is that I'm so confused as of what oil do I need for this lathe. I'm new to lathes so I'd like to get someone's opinion on this issue. The manual says to use Mobil DTE Heavy-medium for the gearbox and 10W machine oil for the 11 ball oilers. I cannot find these oils in local stores by these names. I went to walmart, autozone, sears, and none of them have these names. Do I really have to look for these or are other equivalents I could use? I read that I should not use motor oil and I know that now. Where can I get oil for this lathe? Any on-line stores? I'd like to start the break-in process but I need the proper oil.

Many thanks,

[wildcat]

Enco sells these oils... someone more experienced should say if something else could be substituted in this particular case though.

[ddywz]

Purchased Mobil DTE 26 that is ISO 68 for the gearbox and Mobil DTE 24, ISO 32 for the ways from McMaster. Very good prices and fast delivery. Part numbers were
1 - 2158K13 Mobil Oil Dte 26 Hydraulic Oil, ISO Grade 68, SAE 20, 1-Gal
2 - 2158K11 Mobil Oil Dte 24 Hydraulic Oil, ISO Grade 32, SAE 10W, 1-Gal

Did the initial run on all speeds and changed the oil. Not that easy though to drain the oil. You need a flat container that goes under the lathe so you can collect the oil coming out of the drain plug. All seems fine. I now have to start calibrating and check for any corrections that might needed. I did order from Grizzly some extra things, like center drills, a cutting blade and its holder and a 7 piece Live Cneter set MT3 (Grizzly part G1070).

Can't wait to start using this machine.

Thanks,

[whoi]

My G0602 has arrived. Crate was barely holding together. I used an Floor Engine Crane to get it off a pickup truck. Then when I lifted the lathe the bottom started falling apart. Only shipping casualty was the yellow ring around the emergency stop button. They are going to replace the switch. They sent a replacement but sent the wrong one. I built a table top by laminating 1/4" plywood with 2x4's on top of 3/4" plywood. Bought the Shop Fox Heavy-Duty Workbench Leg System. Except for the Shop Fox label being up-side-down I am quite pleased with the results. Have cleaned and completed break-in. Just starting to play and have lots to learn. I have some pictures I would like to share.

[DaveDavies]

I picked it up from Grizzly south of the border at the Bellingham WA store (I'm in western Canada) - what great service! I haven't finished the base yet, but hope to have it done by tomorrow.

I bought some indexing bits, center drills, knurler, cutoff tool, #4MT to #3MT reducer (I have some #3MT tools from other machines).

I had a lot of time on lathes twenty years ago but not much since, so consider myself an amateur. I'm fortunate to have some very knowledgeble and generous people nearby to learn from.

Looking for comments (good and bad) from others with experience on this lathe.

Thanks.

Dave
Saltspring Island

[richlandrick]

Hello all,

My new Seif C6 came yesterday from Grizzly. It replacses my 7 x 12 that I converted to CNC using materials from HobbyCNC. I had previously coverted a mini-mill using HobbyCNC equipement also.

I would like to use servo motors for the C6. After spending quite a bit of time searching the web I seem to be settling on a system or parts from www.homeshopcnc.com and/or maybe http://www.kelinginc.net/index.html

I haven't decided on gear and belt or direct drive for either axis yet.

The benifit of your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Rick

[Willbird]

I would like to do a 10x20 cnc myself. Can you use a 5c collet with these lathes ??

What type of accuracy did you get with your other conversion ??


Bill