cannahockert wrote: > > Hello, > > This is my first post there, and please excuse my possibly incorrect > English! > > Well, I'm a frenchie, and I'm very interested into buying and > converting a small "RC-machines" lathe, VERY close to the usual (in > USA) 7x14. > > My current problem is ROOM. I don't have a good place to put the > lathe, so it could only be in my bedroom. > > I want (hope) to keep chips on the table with some Plexiglass > enclosing of the working area. That's first, and I frankly don't know > if I'm still reasonable or not. I've also heard about mounting a > vacuum cleaner hose on the toolpost, it could be an idea. And as > little lubrication as possible, no lube would be the best.. > > Then, I'd like to know more about the amount of vibration this unit > makes, to be more precise: how sturdily has it to be bolted down? I > have a "regular" kitchen table, big enough but it's definitely NOT a > perfect "good and sturdy" bench! Would it be OK for the job if I bolt > the lathe onto a good thick wood plate, laid on the table? Or would > it better to consider another support? > > So, please don't laugh at these questions (I know it may sound > stupid), and please help! I know I'm lacking room (and money, I > wouldn't buy a mini-lathe if I had both). > > Thanks alot, > > Fran�ois
************************************ Hello Francois, I have a Sherline 5410 (metric 5400) CNC mill in the small bedroom of my two bedroom apartment. That is my shop and general storage/junk room. I also have a Sherline lathe that I bought at auction a year ago but have not yet set that up. It would easily setup on a kitchen table for use and hide in a closet for storage. I made a plywood base for the mill. Then used 1/2 inch PVC plumbing to make a lightweight and cheap frame around it. Then cut up transparent shower curtain liners from the dollar store and hung that from the frame. I did not cover the top so chips sometimes escape that way. I often run with the front open for easy access so chips end up on my floor that way. Vacuum the floor as often as possible so you don't get chips on your shoes and track them around your home. Tom Hubin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Addresses: FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/ Post Messages: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moderator: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Moderators] URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto: aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if you have trouble. http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this to be a sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list. NOTICE: ALL POSTINGS TO THIS GROUP BECOME PUBLIC DOMAIN BY POSTING THEM. DON'T POST IF YOU CAN NOT ACCEPT THIS.....NO EXCEPTIONS........ bill List Mom List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
