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Klunk

Klunk

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I will probably end up tangled in this thing...but isnt it cool?

Takes up a bit of space in the living room...

Already used it to create a new cartridge...The .44 Super nitro Express 'Dont be a Gurly' Auto Mag



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I learned my lesson when I bought my first compressor. I bought it too small and had to buy another...then another....and finally another. So when I bought my lathe I went to a decent size (13X40). But there is the odd time I want something smaller for making pins etc.

But no matter what size lathe you own. it is a lot better than spinning work in the drill press and trying to remove metal from it with a grinder and a file.

But hey. this is the milsurp section. What is your first major project?
 
If you ever did that in machinist class you would get a ####ty chitty. Never leave the key in the chuck.

I must say though, thats some pretty fine lathing there. Seems like you are reaching the physical boundaries of the machine however.
 
stencollector said:
If you ever did that in machinist class you would get a s**tty chitty. Never leave the key in the chuck.
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He'll do that a couple of times but after retrieving it out of the wall or the ceiling or (god forbid) his forehead, it will be natural to take it out as soon as he is done using it. One place I worked at, if you left the key in the chuck and stepped away from the lathe, you received an automatic one day suspension.

Klunk: When you are finished machining bronze or brass, clean your lathe completely, these materials are very abrasive to your ways and wipers. Nice aquisition though. You'll have lots of fun.

Hints to keep you from getting tangled up in it. Even if you aren't a newbie, this advice is good for everyone.

If you use strips of sandpaper to finish with, hold the ends lightly between your fingers rather than wrapping the ends around them. Roll up your sleeves. Remove necklaces and rings. Always wear safety glasses. *Never stand in front of the chuck while it is running. Don't use a file on the workpiece next to the chuck unless you feel confident that you can remove the tip from your throat or the tang out of your palm easily. Watch out for those stringers from the finishing cut, they are razor sharp - make yourself a little chip rake even out of something like a coat hanger, it is better than using your hands.

Advice from a lathe geek.

*I had a friend that died at work. A plastic pulley that weighed nothing struck him flat in the chest and stopped his heart. He was dead before he hit the floor.
 
stencollector said:
If you ever did that in machinist class you would get a s**tty chitty. Never leave the key in the chuck.
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To late....already bounced it off the wall

Actually...in all honestly I havent touched a metal lathe since high school...about...ummm....a few years ago..?

It needs a few odds n ends...the cutting bits dont seem the right size....they require shimming to get them to the right 'height'

needs a drill chuck for the tail stock (thats the right term?)

and a couple bits to get the 'threading gadget' working

....and a gun to trade for it....otherwise TheBigBully is gonna call me names and push me in the playground
 
KMS offers good prices on different chucks. I'm not sure how much it costs, but you can get rid of your turret type tool holder for a quick change one with adjustable height, which makes it easy to find center on anything.
 
I have a 4 jaw chuck that also has a scroll feature. You can leave TWO different chuck keys in it at the same time. Double the fun.
 
can be used for that ya. they also hold non round objects to be machined , also you can dial in a piece to be machined much more accurately then a three jaw.
 
On most 4 jaw chucks, the jaws are moved independently. On this one, that can be done, or all the jaws can be opened and closed together, just like a 3 jaw.
 
Good stuff man. One can never have enough tools. Just wait untill the chips make it from you clothes to the wifes washing machine and leave rust in it :rolleyes:


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If you ever did that in machinist class you would get a s**tty chitty. Never leave the key in the chuck. QUOTE]

I do it all the time at work and have never had a misshap. Someone else got it in the face though. Teach them to screw with my lathe. :D (14'' long chuck key)
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New Project

Hey Klunk
Now that you have the right toy, I need a tennis ball cannon, and if you could make a pick up truck pedistal mount it would be way.......... cool! I won't need it till I get back in 7 months so you can experiment!
wyle1
 
wyle1 said:
Hey Klunk
Now that you have the right toy, I need a tennis ball cannon,
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I actually looked into a tennis ball/beer can calibre cannon...

The DOM tubing is more than $100 a foot....ouch

The 10" chunk for the golf ball cannon was $60....it aint cheap to make a safe one


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