Terrific Turning Del!
You guys with the big lathes make me jealous. My little 6 x 24 Atlas limits me
but it IS amazing how MUCH of turning is on smaller diameters. It's the wood
work, which I do on my metal lathe that calls for a bigger throw. After being a
machinist for 20-odd years I'm not interested in freehand work.
Enjoy your lathe. If you want to experiment with turning wood on your metal
lathe, you may wish to use specialized chucks like the NOVA or the like.
Turn-turn-turn
Bob T
delkeen@... wrote:
Greetings from Lancaster, PA
I have an Atlas/Craftsman 12x36 Lathe of about 1946 vintage
(according to Sears and Clausing when I check the serial numbers
several years ago). This is clearly an avocation for me, as I am
self-taught. Another time, I'll share some of the background of
purchasing this lathe. For now, I'll just say that I am very interested
in reading and learning from others about how they are using and maintaining
their lathes.
I have used mine primarily in the repair of my woodworking equipment,and in
constructing woodturning lathe parts (which is a major interest).
More later!
Del
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