Now here’s a head-f**k.
I’ve just realized that the hole through my lathe (through the chuck and spindle) is a pissant 1.25″ (approx). So I can’t get even a measly 1.5″ bar through it.
So…that’s what steadies are for, right? So how come these steadies are made with blunt pieces of metal THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO REST AGAINST AND STEADY A SOFT PIECE OF METAL REVOLVING AT HIGH SPEED?!
What kind of FUCKWIT came up with that idea? “I know, we’ll steady the revolving work against blunt pieces of metal so we can hear the workshop windows shatter with the screech and watch the surface get torn to shreds.”
I’ve tried it with 2″ bar. Not only is it next to impossible to get the bar concentrically held in the chuck’s jaws, the steady does all of the above.
Am I to believe that a lathe of the size of mine is limited to bar no bigger than 1.25″? Or that I’m supposed to wreck my work on a standard non-roller steady? Because finding a roller-steady to buy is proving to be an act of futility. Lots of places showing you how to convert a non-roller to a roller though, further indicating that retail items are unavailable as a rule.
I’m truly baffled.
The usual idiots, please spare me the comedic dross, it’s getting old. Walt from Hawaii or Sean, two chaps who seem able to advise without the condescending trash-talk, I’m all ears. Please put me straight on this one. I’m about to fear I’ve bought a lemon of a lathe.
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Shhh!……
Your gonna ruin all the fun 😉
You can get ones now that function like a regular chuck, no draw-bar. There’s a little vid of one here:
http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/lathe_collet/lathe_collet_02.html
Looks like a fair bit of depth in there. I won’t need more than 4″.
If it’ll go to 1.5″ I’ll be happy, that’s as big as I need for doing stuff for the rifle.
YN,
That was a wonderful piece of advice. You are very kind and warm hearted to be lending such helpful words to a total stranger.
A collet chuck is very accurate but I dont think its going to give you more depth as the draw bar threads into the back of the collet? Also I dont think your going to be able to work with very big stock. I believe they are mostly used for finish work on smaller parts.
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You guys must be getting tired as your post replies are getting shorter and shorter.
Somebody can chime in now and say “Ooh no, you don’t want to do it like that!” 😆
That is a great idea. Probably the best one for you. You are going to love it and it will solve many problems.
Please make sure to keep up appraised of your progress 😀
I didnt say it wouldnt work !
Go on then, why won’t it work.
No No.., Best thing you can do. go ahead !!
I’m going for a collet-chuck. I’ve seen a video of one in action and the extra depth it gives, plus the precision hold, should cure all my chuck woes.
Somebody can chime in now and say “Ooh no, you don’t want to do it like that!” 😆
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/ for info on how to use machinery 😆
Take it easy !
Now there is a place you can go and get all the attention you need for your machining questions.
Had a look, the indent was on the wrong end. 😳 .
Ive done that a few times me self.
I feel better for being in good company. 😀
Had a look, the indent was on the wrong end. 😳 .
Ive done that a few times me self.
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Doh, my bad.