Thomas Lum wrote:
> Lathe $400-$500
Yes.
> QC Tool Post $100
No. You can't do things slowly yet, why do you need a fancier tool post?
I've purchased two tool posts and I'm still using the stock tool posts
on both my lathes because they work better and are easier to use for my
purposes.
> Turning Bits with inserts $120
No. Use the stock, cheap bits that come with the lathe. Destroy them
first before destroying more expensive ones. And before you buy a set
of bits, try them out. There are various styles and they have to suit
your personal style. If you come by the shop, I can show you a couple
different styles of bits and you can see the tradeoffs associated with each.
> Drills w/ chuck $35
If it doesn't come with a chuck for the tailstock, you'll definitely
need one. If you have old chucks in the shop, you only need to purchase
an adaptor to fit the tailstock. BTW: I have spare chucks if you want one.
> Boring Set $40
No. For our purposes, most boring operations can be done with drills,
boring bars and/or a cutting bit. If you really need them, you can buy
them later. (I still have a boring set in the original wrapper which
tells you how useful it's been.)
> Cut Off Knife $10
They don't work as good as a hand-held hacksaw blade (I have a couple
that fit various tool posts that I don't use.)
> Larger Chuck? $100
No. Larger items (like wheels) are best held with "fixtures", not
chucks. Once you learn how to make fixtures, the stock chuck will
handle all your jobs.
Think of it like going to school. You wouldn't buy books for all 4
years of college on the first day. Take some lessons, do your homework
and then buy the more advanced stuff.
Frank P.
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