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Completely off our usual topics: Don't know if there are any CHUCK fans out there, but it is a show that deserves a look or two. I'd suggest starting at the beginning and working forward. It has great writing, lots of comedy and action (not to mention the near meltdown in cyberspace over current...

I'm really glad to hear that the C4 seems to be a solid buy. I have mine sitting on the floor of my office (taking up a good bit of space) until Christmas arrives....Santa agreed to do this for last year, this year, and took care of my birthday's as well :) I can hardly wait. On a more serious...

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll update you when I actually get to work.

Ok, I'm a newbie.... I think I have mentioned that in previous posts, but I just had to say that today I turned the lathe on for the first time, and made a few test chips facing a small brass rod. I know its a small step, but the facing went fine, and did I mention I had ground the toolbit on my...

Thanks very much for the help. There are lots of places I would not have asked a question like this. I appreciate the fact that members here are very helpful...even when the question is extremely basic.

I am just starting out with this, and have been trying to grind some tools for practice while waiting for a lathe...BTW Santa I've been REAL good!!! Anyway I have been trying to make a RIGHT handed tool, and by the time I have ground the front side and top, I end up with a tool that seems to...

THanks for the reply, I think there is no perfect solution, will see what the budget allows

I am wondering if anyone knows about the milling head that goes with the C4 lathe to make a M4 machine. If I have it right it is an X1, but this seems a bit small/underpowered for the C4. Where this is coming from is a need to decide about getting the milling head for the C4 (with the advantages...

Thanks again. I believe I am a ways away from complex threading....maybe by the time I'm ready there will be an option.

Thanks for the reply, I have been drooling over this one for some time now, and as I am likely to have difficulty convincing my wife that I need (well need is a strong word) both a lathe and a mill...so, any thoughts on the Milling head for the lathe. It sounds Like it is an x1 which I would...

Any Update on how the new lathe has been working? I have been looking at this as a possible purchase.

What do you call a dog with no legs? Doesn't matter what you call it, it won't come!

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have really enjoyed following the threads. Its nice to see a forum that is so active that it is hard to keep up!

I am trying to decide which of two options would be the best, and I think I have a feeling what the best answer is likely to be. :-\ When I get a lathe (hopefully in the next few months), I could either put it into an unheated garage or a basement workshop. I am leaning toward the garage...

I have been reading the posts on this forum for months and finally had a reason to post....cold weather machining. I am looking at giving this a try, but I am a complete noobie (unless you count grade school shop 30 years ago, and I don't). I'll have some questions regarding shop set up, and...