Busey Bee Tools

[NavyShooter]

So far mostly just building some little cannons and such. I'm getting back into the swing of machining....it's been a long while since I did much of it.

I'm working my way up with some simple stuff, and going from there.

NS

 

[Casull]

Check out the 9"x36" lathe in the EE. Great size for gunwork. I recall reading that John Browning prefered a South Bend in this size to anything for gun work and in Gunsmith Kinks P.O. Ackley also claimed these were the ideal gunsmith lathes. Good recommendations in my book.

 

[Rubikahn]

Absolute newbie question about lathes, isn't it a good idea to have a hole behind the chuck to hold longer pieces out the back end of the jaws, like barrels? I don't see that on the lathes shown in the links.

The sherline lathe does have a spindle bore but it is only .5" IIRC. They are no good for anything large. More for hobby or very intricate work.

 

[fat tony]

I've got a TAIG, not quite as capable as the Sherline, but still a good solid little lathe. Got to set it up again.