That is my problem. I don't really know what to do with a lathe. I opted to not get the CNC option because I felt it would be smarter to learn how it works first.
I've found several books, done a few projects and there is even a US Army manual for lathes that is real helpful. It is just hard for me sometimes to get the time to play. http://opensourcemachine.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/us-army-machinist-course-lathe-operations-od1645-ww.pdf On Tue, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM, Doug Conn <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have a Cummins 5278 7x12 lathe. It's the same as the Harbor Freight and a > couple of other models. I got the Cummins version because it came with more > accessories. It's been able to handle most of the things I want to do. I > think it weighs about 90lbs so it can be moved by one person. The only > thing > I remember not being able to do with it is wind my torsion springs. The > lathe just didn't have the slow torque needed to wind the 1/8" music wire. > > My biggest problem with it is that I don't know how to use it well. I guess > I can't blame the lathe for THAT. Frank gave me a great lathe lesson at > this > year's TankFest, but like most skills, the knowledge disappears if you > don't > use it consistently. > > - Doug > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Thomas Lum > Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 8:49 AM > To: Tanks Tanks > Subject: [TANKS] Lathe recommendations? > > > Does anyone have recommendations for small lathes that would be > suitable for this hobby? I have been interested in them for a while > and think that an 8x12 or 9x20 would be the right size but I am open > for suggestions from more experienced modelers. I have read a lot on > the internet but wanted some opinions from people who are nearby and > might be able to help with moving it in my basement (j/k) > > Thanks, > Tom > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
