My Lathe; images of the complete machine

[Stevie]

overall view of my set-up

details of the head; the2 tappedholes in the front of the toolpost allow me to adda piggy back tool holder; stops me from losing my distance from the turning tool to the partoff tool

tailstock set-up

z axis nut; 2 parts with a spring to stop BL

[Stevie]

Just under the chuck; i did mess up in thisarea; I can fix it; "ONE DAY"

need to be able to have more than 4 images here per post

[erikkate]

Please show us some pictures of some parts you made with this great machine!
Looks very solid to me.

[Stevie]

there's lots on my site
www.modelbarrels.com

[Deviant]

Is the tailstock removable?

What is the through bore on your spindle head?

What motor did you use that's hidden under the countertop.

Thanks,

[Stevie]

Originally Posted by Deviant Is the tailstock removable? What is the through bore on your spindle head? What motor did you use that's hidden under the countertop. Thanks,

The tailstock upper part can be moved back; if you remove the plate carrying the stepper you can remove the tailstock off the ways

The spindle has a 23/32nd hole through

The motor for now is a Marathon 1/3hp 120v single phase 3600 rpm

[erikkate]

Doesn't the second toolholder bother you during work?

Neat machine! Keep the photos comin .

[Stevie]

not at all; every thing i make has to be parted off; I need to now the exact distance all the time; so i just have it always there
It's no different than a turret lathe

[WayneHill]

Sweet

[Stevie]

You asked what it can make; helped make this with the help of my 4 axis

[erikkate]

amazing.
Love photo's.

Really nice machinery you've got over there steve.

[Deviant]

On your chrome rods, do they run on a bushing? Or is the carriage just drilled to slip fit over the rod?