@dougspair I believe you are correct. Most all castings are from China or Taiwan.
Wilton and Jet might be a couple of other manufacturers that are in that same class. The Sharp lathe was here before I arrived and it is the only thing that I can afford until another machine manufacturer comes along and donates to our program. Thanks for your comment.
@MethshockFilms Your right never operate a lathe with long sleeves. I have them rolled up like I've been doing for over 30 years. If you ever had a hot metal chip land just above your elbow before you know you need some sort of protection. Shields are best but when I first started out my first employer did want to spend the money on them.
@dukestudentshop I've only worked with a lathe twice in my entire life, and i've finally witnessed how goddamn lethal they can be. But yeah, your employer dind't want to spend money on shields? Damn, that's messed up,
@TheManFromAlaska You are correct you could use one to make sure it is place. I was trying to NOT use one because I wanted the students to see the correct way of installing one. If the tailstock spindle taper was not so worn it would have grabbed in the first time. Thanks for your comment.
...Seems all the SHARP stuff I ever saw was Chinese...like the KENT...
dougspair 2 months ago
@dougspair I believe you are correct. Most all castings are from China or Taiwan.
Wilton and Jet might be a couple of other manufacturers that are in that same class. The Sharp lathe was here before I arrived and it is the only thing that I can afford until another machine manufacturer comes along and donates to our program. Thanks for your comment.
dukestudentshop 1 month ago
0:50 i always have that in school XD
Paljassus77 2 months ago
Nice sleeves you have there pal. Be carefull.
MethshockFilms 5 months ago
@MethshockFilms Your right never operate a lathe with long sleeves. I have them rolled up like I've been doing for over 30 years. If you ever had a hot metal chip land just above your elbow before you know you need some sort of protection. Shields are best but when I first started out my first employer did want to spend the money on them.
dukestudentshop 5 months ago
@dukestudentshop I've only worked with a lathe twice in my entire life, and i've finally witnessed how goddamn lethal they can be. But yeah, your employer dind't want to spend money on shields? Damn, that's messed up,
Spin-on! :)
MethshockFilms 5 months ago
Dude use a rubber mallet to install your tailstock chuck.
TheManFromAlaska 6 months ago
@TheManFromAlaska You are correct you could use one to make sure it is place. I was trying to NOT use one because I wanted the students to see the correct way of installing one. If the tailstock spindle taper was not so worn it would have grabbed in the first time. Thanks for your comment.
dukestudentshop 6 months ago