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    Default new lathe ideas for the diy

    homebuilt lathe machine works pretty well what do you all think
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    I like your dual belt drive. How did you go about this?


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    i built race cars for many years. they are timing chains out of two matching engines and automotive wheel bearings connected by a common drive shaft

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    both headstocks are hollow for air and ive worked up to 75 mil tube on it and pulled off a vac stack

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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    Looks really neat!

    How has it worked out for you?

    Can you post more pictures about how you setup the tailstock with the drive shaft?

    Any videos of it in action?

    Thanks for sharing!

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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    did you use an axle or a driveshaft from a car for the driveshaft?

    this is pretty awesome, never thought about building a lathe out of all the spare car parts i have laying around.

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    Awesome! When I was looking at the picture I was thinking it looked a lot like car parts, nice up-cycle!

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    works amazing for small to med size work. large tubes get connected to smaller ones then worked on this machine. The only chore is making a fixture for every size tube i use

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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    The driveshaft is a steel bar with a keyway welded on it so the lower or crankshaft gear will slide freely up and down while being pulled by the tailstock
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    thought id post last nights piece assembled on this lathe
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    ive considered making these machines and selling them. Im not sure anybody would be interested though

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    I have had the desire for a lathe. I am sure I am not alone.


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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    Quote Originally Posted by Dglassman View Post
    ive considered making these machines and selling them. Im not sure anybody would be interested though
    How much you talkin? Im listenin!
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    This thread is sweet, keep it going. Keep describing the piece without pics and we'll try to picture it and ask cool questions, such as where's the pics or post pics..
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    I'm no longer learning to blow glass...Back to the shop with my bad ass self, this Lambo isn't going to buy itself

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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    It would all come down to price point. Not everyone wants a huge lathe. I personally would love a little litton f if I had money or something like yours if it was affordable.

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    Default Re: new lathe ideas for the diy

    What would you consider "affordable"?
    Minor research shows lathes starting near $10k, used $3k range. Lots of room in there for affordable price point.

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    3-4k for a solid new unit would be decent. I think there is a hole in the market in that range. I don't have money either way, just adding my 2 cents based what I have seen on the market.

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