Hi All
Has any on here used a metal lathe in pen turning
and if so what for
and what lathe
Has any on here used a metal lathe in pen turning
and if so what for
and what lathe
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I have a Steelmaster 9 X 20 Variable Speed metal lathe, it is re-badge and painted for what ever company buys them, The Seppo's call it the 9 X 19. Grizzly is one of their sellers.
I only turn metal on mine, I don't want all that fine wood/acrylic dust mixing with the oil and clogging it up.
Hindsight I should have bought a bigger lathe, 20 mm spindle bore is too small for me.
I make pens out of aluminium, brass,copper, rio, s/steel, parts for pens.
Will find pic later and post.
I only turn metal on mine, I don't want all that fine wood/acrylic dust mixing with the oil and clogging it up.
Hindsight I should have bought a bigger lathe, 20 mm spindle bore is too small for me.
I make pens out of aluminium, brass,copper, rio, s/steel, parts for pens.
Will find pic later and post.
the reson for asking this question was because as i am an enginerring student i could se the benfits of been able to make and adapt kit.
now all i need to do is convince my parrets that it a good idea as you can pick a good second hand colchester of harrison lathes for a resanble price
now all i need to do is convince my parrets that it a good idea as you can pick a good second hand colchester of harrison lathes for a resanble price
Hi all yep i use a metal working lathe for some of my pens see the franchini308 and the aluminium desk pen pics ive posted. I also use it to make my own sections caps centre bands etcMine is a Clarke metalworker mini lathe (from machine mart) its simply a branded sieg lathe as are many of the lathes of this size. You need to invest a lot in tooling to make this worthwhile mind you like me you can make your own tools etc. I'm currently considering converting it to cnc using mach3 software to enable me to duplicate parts
you can pick a good second hand colchester of harrison lathes for a resanble price
Wouldn't mind getting my sweaty paws on one, but I doubt that'll happen any time soon. What's a 'reasonable price', BR?
between £1200 to £6000 but the floor you sit it on has to be very thick
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well it better then 10000-20000 new
well it a bit high but it pay when u need to make something
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Have you talked your Parents into buying you one Alex .. If so are they looking to adopt an old and wise Son ...
well it take time but my dad thinks it a ok idea and the big but is the garage floor might have to be relayed but getting hold of the lathe is the easy bit
Sorry BR, it wasn't my (or Jim's) intention to put you off. I'd give my eye teeth for that sort of toy but its priced out of my league. Post some pics when you get yours so I can drool over it ...
well it in the future but i will keep playing with the ones a collage
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Over here $1200 $2000 would be reasonable, $6000 would be expensive.
I am keeping my eyes out for a Hercus 260 ATM.
I am keeping my eyes out for a Hercus 260 ATM.
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Bang on David, it was the price i was aghast with, well out of range for my pocket money allowance ...
