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04-06-2023, 10:42 PM | #27 | |
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I looked around for an older, American made lathe, but the prices people were asking put those out of reach. I used the bed from the Jet lathe and lengthened it to fit the Baileigh. I've been working with it for a while, just practicing in steel and aluminum. I'm getting a pretty good finish in aluminum and getting close with steel. I haven't really built any practical parts yet, but I'm having fun learning. I got the tailstock alignment dialed in and the ways level within .0005 over the length of the bed, so I think it's cutting pretty true. I also modified it with a quick change tool post, which makes things a lot more convenient. I still need to buy a few parts, but at least I've got enough to get me started and to get some practice.
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I would be glad to help:metal As an Experienced machinist taught me. I will state it nicer than he Did All I need is a Blueprint and Clear and Detailed instructions With that being said. truckers is Street smart on this stuff. I would be glad to help if I can. Because I work at a shop with a Lot of years of combined Experience. truckster what is your status with this project?
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04-07-2023, 02:16 PM | #29 |
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I welded an extension onto the existing lathe bed to accommodate the slightly longer lathe. I have it aligned and leveled. It took me some practice to get proper geometry on my cutting tools. I think I've got a pretty decent finish now.
I think my next project will be a tailstock die holder. I still need to get a 4-jaw chuck, but I haven't gotten that far yet. I'll probably also order a set of change gears so I can do some threading, but, aside from some advice, I don't know of anything else I would need.
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Here is mine late 40’s early 50’s Atlas. It does everything I need. I would like to get a quick change tool holder in the future. I also have an Atlas drill press and it is still way better than the Chinese crap that is out there. Best part is there were both built in my hometown Kalamazoo.
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Finish looks great. WD-40 is the best lubricate for aluminum. I use a 4 jaw all the time to dial parts in to the 0.0005 range (when I can). Once you get your 4 jaw and get used to it. I suggest getting a 5C Collet Block Set. Then buy a set of 5C Collets I buy alot of stuff from CDCO machinery. Shars on ebay is also a good source to skip the shipping charge.
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04-07-2023, 08:58 PM | #32 | |
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I have a 10F Atlas about the same vintage. I also have a soft spot for old Drill presses.
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