Well I have a HUGE set back.
The lathe I orderd doesn't turn on.
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- Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A question about metal lathes
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- Wed Jun 10, 2020 3:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A question about metal lathes
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Re: A question about metal lathes
Well, damn! I didn't know that turning stummels would cause so much vibrations.UnderShade wrote: ↑Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:06 am My lathe is roughly 300lbs and will vibrate like mad if not bolted down. I do turn stummels on it though...
- Tue Jun 09, 2020 4:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A question about metal lathes
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A question about metal lathes
Hi My metal lathe just came in today and one aspect i forgot to take into consideration. Should I bolt down my lathe? So i have a 250x550 (in mm) metal lathe that weighs about 125 kg, 750watt motor, max 2000rpm. My setup consist of: 1. Anti-vibration mats that weighs 10mm thick and weighs +- 5kg a p...
- Thu Jun 04, 2020 5:32 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Brendan18
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Brendan18
Real name: Brendan Lie Tjauw Age: 25 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Years a pipe smoker: 6-7years How you got into pipe making: Well I love pipe smoking and want to use my hands to do other things. So why not make pipes. Other interesting facts: I am Surinaams guy living in the Netherlands. I ...