@alehax27 Yes, I did consider that lathe and still think it's a fine option. In fact I owned the 12x36 Grizzly lathe and it was a good machine, just a little too big with I moved. However, I wanted a little longer area between the headstock and tailstock (old eyes sometimes need to get near things) so I went with the Lathemaster.
John, thanks for the videos. Looks like a great value in this size slot - about a thousand shipped?!!! Wow. Maybe time to replace my old Logan beater.
This lathe does not have a quick change gear. In the video I refer to the 12 X 36 that I owned that did have the gear box. I do miss the convenience, however I've learned to live without the gear box.
Wow a whole year on 6 cutting edges. ether you dont do a whole lot of machining or you really push your inserts. In theory there only good for 15-20 mins of cut time before they wear out and dull inserts lead to poor surface finish and a high chance of developing chatter. the lead screw guard is a good idea particularly when working with brass.
You're right. I think my brain was on a vacation when I got to the carbide insert. First I called it the incorrect type, it should be TNMG 221 and I should have said one insert per month. That is usually what I get from regular hobby use, sometimes more; sometimes less depending on how much I use the lathe. On the other hand I do get a lot more than 15-20 min cutting time per edge. Bottom line: I *really* do like the carbide.
Oh we all love the carbide and if you ever get to try ceramic inserts they just fly and we tend push ours till they just about fail the 15-20 min is just like the manufacture guide lines and is more for high production cnc's as so that they have a guide line for changing them before they fail. dont feel to bad about knowing the TNMG what ever I never bothered remembering all that stuff.
Hey John,
Did you ever consider the grizzly 10x22 when you were looking for a new lathe?
alehax27 1 year ago
@alehax27 Yes, I did consider that lathe and still think it's a fine option. In fact I owned the 12x36 Grizzly lathe and it was a good machine, just a little too big with I moved. However, I wanted a little longer area between the headstock and tailstock (old eyes sometimes need to get near things) so I went with the Lathemaster.
--John---
johnrob281 1 year ago
John, thanks for the videos. Looks like a great value in this size slot - about a thousand shipped?!!! Wow. Maybe time to replace my old Logan beater.
Artemetra 2 years ago
nice video and nice lathe,but where is the quick change gear box.
jefferyclassof1984 3 years ago
This lathe does not have a quick change gear. In the video I refer to the 12 X 36 that I owned that did have the gear box. I do miss the convenience, however I've learned to live without the gear box.
johnrob281 3 years ago
Wow a whole year on 6 cutting edges. ether you dont do a whole lot of machining or you really push your inserts. In theory there only good for 15-20 mins of cut time before they wear out and dull inserts lead to poor surface finish and a high chance of developing chatter. the lead screw guard is a good idea particularly when working with brass.
CnCkEl 3 years ago
You're right. I think my brain was on a vacation when I got to the carbide insert. First I called it the incorrect type, it should be TNMG 221 and I should have said one insert per month. That is usually what I get from regular hobby use, sometimes more; sometimes less depending on how much I use the lathe. On the other hand I do get a lot more than 15-20 min cutting time per edge. Bottom line: I *really* do like the carbide.
johnrob281 3 years ago
Oh we all love the carbide and if you ever get to try ceramic inserts they just fly and we tend push ours till they just about fail the 15-20 min is just like the manufacture guide lines and is more for high production cnc's as so that they have a guide line for changing them before they fail. dont feel to bad about knowing the TNMG what ever I never bothered remembering all that stuff.
CnCkEl 3 years ago