Tools, gotta love 'em! Some opinions needed.

JSPipes · Post by **JSPipes** » Mon Dec 05, 2005 7:51 pm

Howdy folks!

Currently I have a Jet Mini Lathe that I do drilling on. I shape on it using a disk and also do my buffing there. I'm getting ready to do stem work too.

I recently came into a little money from a sale of some stuff. I decided to buy a better chuck (ordered one from Ken Lamb) and also some new drill bits.

Right now I'm leaning toward getting a Taig Micro lathe for stem work, but I can afford to spend up to about $800, so a metal lathe is an option.

Here's the first question. I'm leaning toward getting the Taig and having a dedicated lathe for stems and one for everything else, rather than doing everything on one lathe. Then I could sell the Jet. What do you think?

Second question, will my One Way Stronghold chuck fit the Taig Micro? Are the face plates for chucks standard sizes? In other words, can I pull the face plate off and put one on that will fit the Taig. I'd rather not buy another 4-jaw chuck when I have one.

What I'm really looking for are honest opinions on what you've found works best for you. 2 lathes or one? And can I get my One Way chuck onto the Taig if I go that route.

Thanks in advance.

munkey · Post by **munkey** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 3:51 am

If you are in the market for a larger metal lathe I would keep an eye on http://craigslist.com for used metal lathes (in Sac and the SF area). I picked up an Atlas 9x48" for well under your budget with upgraded tooling, a self-centering 3-way and independant 4 jaw chuck, plus other extras. There are more expensive lathes that stick around, but if you keep an eye on the site you can find really good deals from time to time.

Also, if you wawnt to take hours off your lathe, this guy usually has brand new 1/3HP 1725 RPM Baldor motors for sale:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrp ... wesbestbuy
add a chuck or the 8" sanding disc, and pow:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=894

Sorry I didn't directly address your questions, but this might be some food for thought.

Best,
-Scott

NvilleDave · Post by **NvilleDave** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 10:13 am

Scott,
You may want to double check your craig_S_list link--it's missing the S. The link in your post took me someplace I wasn't expecting.

Dave

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:54 am

LOL!!

Bad Munkey! :naughty:

Rad

bscofield · Post by **bscofield** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 1:29 pm

I should have read the other posts before clicking....

My 20 month old daughter was standing right behind me for pete's sakes!! Not looking at the screen... but still! 8O

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 4:46 pm

@Munkey

ROFLMAO - Talk about a Freudian slip.
Gad! I've forgotten what the original thread was....

munkey · Post by **munkey** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 5:42 pm

8O 8O 8O

Sorry folks!! Oh the difference one little "s" makes these days.

Yessh!

RadDavis · Post by **RadDavis** » Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:06 pm

Hi Joel,

If you can afford it, having a lathe for stems, and another lathe for drilling pipes would be great.

You should be able to get a backing plate that will fit the Taig and your chuck, as long as the chuck you want to use isn't too big for the Taig. I don't know how big a chuck the Taig will take.

Backing plates come in standard sizes like 4", 3", etc. You'll just have to find one that is the diameter of your chuck that will thread onto a Taig spindle.

Hope this helps.

Rad

JSPipes · Post by **JSPipes** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 8:04 pm

Sorry for the delay. I had some troubles after updating my profile and Kurt was able to fix it up.

Anyway, I ended up getting a little Taig lathe for stems. Ordered all the stuff I need. I also bought some dust collection, I think that was more important.

Joel

Post by **KurtHuhn** » Sat Dec 10, 2005 11:16 pm

The motor on the blower for my dust collector bit the dust - I'm really hating life the last couple days.

I have to find a replacement most riki-tik.

rylandbrown · Post by **rylandbrown** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:37 pm

Could I buff with this motor too?

munkey wrote:If you are in the market for a larger metal lathe I would keep an eye on http://craigslist.com for used metal lathes (in Sac and the SF area). I picked up an Atlas 9x48" for well under your budget with upgraded tooling, a self-centering 3-way and independant 4 jaw chuck, plus other extras. There are more expensive lathes that stick around, but if you keep an eye on the site you can find really good deals from time to time.

Also, if you wawnt to take hours off your lathe, this guy usually has brand new 1/3HP 1725 RPM Baldor motors for sale:
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrp ... wesbestbuy
add a chuck or the 8" sanding disc, and pow:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=894

Sorry I didn't directly address your questions, but this might be some food for thought.

Best,
-Scott

munkey · Post by **munkey** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 6:55 pm

rylandbrown wrote:Could I buff with this motor too?

Yep

Here are some accessories that will enable you to do many things with the motor:
http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=894
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx ... 39&p=41743[/url]