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Re: Boring Bars, Carbide, etc.
John
Hi Richard,
Thanks for the info. I couldn't find the inserts on the Everede site and thought perhaps they were discontinued. Didn't find them at MSC but Travers has them for $1.75 or $4.50 for an insert to do threading. Now I need to figure out the part number for my bar so I can order the right insert. John --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "Richard Albers" <rralbers@j...> wrote: --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "John" <moran03@e...> wrote:anI recently bought a boring head on eBay which happened to include anEverede boring bar. This bar uses replaceable 3/32" triangularWow! What a coincidence! The Aug/Sept Machinist's Workshop has article on building your own boring bar to use the Everede inserts.index? I know KBC does...) |
Re: Boring Bars, Carbide, etc.
Richard Albers
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "John" <moran03@e...> wrote:
I recently bought a boring head on eBay which happened to include anWow! What a coincidence! The Aug/Sept Machinist's Workshop has an article on building your own boring bar to use the Everede inserts. The author says that MSC (and others) sell the inserts. He thinks that "between two and three dollars each" is expensive but they last a long time. I haven't looked them up in "The Big Book" yet, but will try first in the boring bar section. (Does MSC list manufacturers in the index? I know KBC does...) Hope that helps, RA |
Re: larger chuck or jaws
You may find this information helpful:
Frank Hoose --- Jerry Smith <jfsmith@...> wrote: Mike, __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software |
Re: larger chuck or jaws
Another option is the 4" chuck from Whole Sale Tool,
< Screen=PROD&Product_Code=1902-0003&Category_Code=> To mount it, you'll need to either make or buy a mounting plate < ProductID=1774> Roy --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "mikeaita1" <aita1@a...> wrote: i have 7 x 12 lathe similar to the homeir. I need a chuck withjaws slightly larger than the standard chuck supplied. Can you just getlarger chuck if that is the way to go? How do I make sure it will fit my |
Re: larger chuck or jaws
Jerry Smith
Mike,
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I got the 5 inch chuck from Enco for my 7 x10, it's about $60 and I have never put the factory three inch on back on. Jerry At 04:52 PM 7/25/2003, you wrote:
i have 7 x 12 lathe similar to the homeir. I need a chuck with jaws |
larger chuck or jaws
i have 7 x 12 lathe similar to the homeir. I need a chuck with jaws
slightly larger than the standard chuck supplied. Can you just get bigger jaws?? Who is the best (least expensive) source for a larger chuck if that is the way to go? How do I make sure it will fit my lathe?? thanks mike aita |
Re: Seneca Falls Mfg. Lathe
Frank Palmeri
--- William A Williams <bwmsbldr@...> wrote:
Frank, it appears that you got yourself a classic old treadle lath foryour $200! Oh my goodness. Now that you mention it, this makes sense, because it sits on a stand that looks like and old sewing machine stand. That's probably where the treadlese were before the guy coverted it to the washing machine engine. Just remember that it was designed for the 1/10th horsepowerThat's something, because the thing must weigh 200 - 300 pounds, and it's all big and sturdy. The accessories could be of considerable interest! If writing appeals toconsider an illustrated article in one of the hobby magazines! Thanks Bill, it's getting interesting:) Cranky Frankie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software |
Re: Boring Bars, Carbide, etc.
John
I was unclear about the triangular inserts for the Everede boring
bar; they are like little tool bits, about 3/8 long with a triangular cross section, 3/32 across the flats, with one point of the triangle truncated slightly. Strange little guys, nothing like the typical carbide triangular inserts. Everede has a site but I couldn't find the inserts there; apparently, they began making these tool steel inserts in the 1930's. John --- In 7x12minilathe@..., George Kaplan <kgmk99@y...> wrote: the The Little Machine Shop for the inserts |
Re: Seneca Falls Mfg. Lathe
William A Williams
Frank, it appears that you got yourself a classic old treadle lath for
your $200! Just remember that it was designed for the 1/10th horsepower that a person could deliver and proceed accordingly. The accessories could be of considerable interest! If writing appeals to consider an illustrated article in one of the hobby magazines! Bill in Boulder "Engineering as an Art Form!" |
Re: Seneca Falls Mfg. Lathe
David A. Frantz
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The lathe you describe was produced not to far from where I grew up. Maybe as much as 100 years before I was born. It sounds like you have a very good example of this lathe even though it is not in original condition. Some of these lathes where originally threadeled powered, sound like you may have one of those. It would be interesting to determine if this lathe can be restored. I would look closely at all those parts you have to see how complete the lathe is. If enough of it exists I would suggest that you turn this machine into a restoration project. If you spend sometime surfing the internet you should be able to find a couple of web sites devoted to Seneca Falls machines. As far as the company it self goes I'm not sure if it is around any more. A couple of years ago they where really struggling. Apparently they never made the transition to CNC and was left stuck in the world of tracer lathes. I'm sure if there was a turn around at the company someone will pipe up, as that would be good news. Thanks Dave Frank Palmeri wrote: I was waiting for the next Homier tent sale, to finally buy the 7 x 12, |
Seneca Falls Mfg. Lathe
Frank Palmeri
I was waiting for the next Homier tent sale, to finally buy the 7 x 12,
when I came across a deal on an antique lathe that I couldn't pass up. It's an old Seneca Falls Mfg. Co. metal lathe, and it'll be my first one. It appears to be a 12" X 24", and I'll bet it weighs the better side of 300lbs. It only cost me $200 and comes with boxes and boxes of accessories and tooling. It's really, really old, possibly from the 1800s. It was not originally motorized, but the machinist who owned it rigged up a movable, 4 pulley drive system with a washing machine motor to drive it. It appears to be in good shape, though it has had lots of use. It has a finely made metal stand with thin legs, kind of like you'd see on an old sewing machine. This will be my first lathe to try and learn on. Kind of like learning to drive in a 1972 4 door Cadillac, I know, but I couldn't pass up a deal like this. I know many guys have more than one lathe anyway, so if this bad boy proves to be too intimidating I'll probably get the Homier sometime down the road as well. For example, there doesn't appear to be any scales on the handscrews, to let you know how much you are advancing them. Anyway, it's big, black and strong. Now I just have to figure out how to get it home! Cranky Frankie __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software |
Re: Boring Bars, Carbide, etc.
George Kaplan
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GK --- John <moran03@...> wrote: I recently bought a boring head on eBay which __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software |
Boring Bars, Carbide, etc.
John
I recently bought a boring head on eBay which happened to include an
Everede boring bar. This bar uses replaceable 3/32" triangular inserts which seem to be tool steel. I touched up the included insert and found that it produces a much better finish than the brazed carbide bars I've been using. Are these little triangular inserts available and if so, where? Carbide tip tools (regular tools and boring bars)don't produce a good finish for me. They also seem to develop tiny chips on the cutting point fairly quickly (which may be why the finish is poor) and I've also had larger chips a couple of times. I've read that carbide works best when taking heavy cuts and that light cuts (which is my normal use) don't work as well because the thin chip applies force close to the edge. I've also had poor results when re-sharpening carbide -- the edge seems more fragile afterwards and rapidly develops chips while turning mild steel; the finish is so poor that I try not to use carbide on aluminum. Based on the above, I'm shifting to cobalt steel bits but would be interested to find out if there is some error I'm making in the way I use carbide tools or if others run into the same problem using them on minilathes? John |
Re: don"t want to start trouble ...
Capt. Ken Appleby
"... If it does what you want it to do, it's the right machine.
There's always some future project that requires a larger lathe with more Roy** The trouble is the future is always now! I got rid of the huge monster because I never needed anything that big and the 7x12 was going to do everything I needed now. Once it had gone, I needed the big one, (:o|/ especially for milling. So a new Mill is on the cards, I am just waiting until I can get the conversation round so that it is my wife who suggests it (:o) Cheers, captkenn / / /,,/,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,|| &;):)=&;................... \ \''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''|| \ \ From: "roylowenthal" <roylowenthal@...>_________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
Re: don"t want to start trouble ...
If it does what you want it to do, it's the right machine.
There's always some future project that requires a larger lathe with more sophisticated capabilities <g> Roy --- In 7x12minilathe@..., "boykin275" <jbbaird@s...> wrote: ...but I have to ask ...a machinist but do have one small, simple part that must be madeto the mini-lathes? |
Re: Cad Programs
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., Frank Hoose <fhoose@y...> wrote:
I use Delta Cad & have been very happy with it. It seems there are at least a few of us who enjoy the ease of using DeltaCad. I have been using version 5, the newest I think, for about one year. I also have Autosketch and need to refer to the user guide for help in almost everything I want to do. It is a nice drawing program but unless one works with it on a daily basis, it is complicated. To get back on track though, my DeltaCad quit suddenly and locks up the screen requiring the "three finger salute" to get back in business. All else on the computer, including Autosketch worked as always. My first thought was to reinstall the CD for DeltaCad thinking it would overwrite the program already installed. No improvement. After talking to myself and others for a few days I uninstalled the DeltaCad Program and then reinstalled it and all is fine. If yours should quit someday maybe this will avoid some fretting. Richard |
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