Comments on: CNC Lathe Harbor Freight 8×12 / Lathemaster 8×14

By: acroduster

acroduster — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

oh, yes, thats what machineries handbook says. however, on small parts, I and many others I have spoken with have found that its just not enough rigidity sometimes, but if you like flexing parts that wont meet tolerance, or if you like the sound of chatter, knock yourself out!-)

By: YMF1891

YMF1891 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

That’s 3 times the diameter.

By: Csabika30NY

Csabika30NY — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

obviously you would need a live center of some sort

By: acroduster

acroduster — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

tailstock! any time the work is extending more than 1.5 times its diameter! but dang cool also, its cnc, loose the compoun and gain some distance between the spindle and the cross slide! you will gain at least an inch or so of addiional clearance, and gain rigidity since you would remove a manual axis. and computer interpolation of the two liniar axis eliminates the need for a compound in every situation I can think of, though its may be nice for fast tool compensation.

By: erklaerbaer01

erklaerbaer01 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

use the tailstock to secure the workpiece! it’s sticking out way to far!

By: babypeeledcarrots

babypeeledcarrots — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

and the blue thing a pool stick? lol

By: babypeeledcarrots

babypeeledcarrots — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

was first function making a keyway?

By: s172mch

s172mch — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

nice video! cool machine! i am in tech school with machining on lathes and its so fun
i want a mini table top for home but cant seem to decide
help!!

By: Rigel66

Rigel66 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

Nice toolpost!

By: snogelplunderdop

snogelplunderdop — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:21:58 +0000

Dude, buy a light so u can see what’s going on. Might be good, i cant tell