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Yes, I used the compound slide to move the tool inward. I realize now that I was trying to chunk off too big a bite at one time. I was lulled into it because the outside cut was also a large cut using almost the whole side of the insert and so I thought the inside taper cut would go the same...

Thanks guys! Another great tip Doc, making that plug for the inside. Would have saved it from getting bent and crushed.

It's awesome!! Sounds fantastic when running!! Thm:

Dang, that makes a whole lotta sense Joe! That would have saved me the trouble of setting up the boring bar again too. Thanks!

I used two new procedures for the first time today on my lathe. Taper turning, and boring. My goal was to make a funnel for a smokestack. All went really well, for awhile. I was feeling pretty good about it all. Then all heck broke loose. While trying to do a taper turn on the inside of the...

Hi Matt, Do you think this ball turner would work on a 9x20 lathe with this type tool holder? -Tom

I have one new M5 x 710 v-belt for the HF 9x20 lathe. Supposed to fit the other brands as well, Grizzly, etc. My HF 9x20 lathe came with a defective belt and it broke shortly after getting the lathe. The info I got was that it took a 5x710 belt so I ordered two. Well the 710 belt would barely...

Hi Bill, I'm sorry but I don't quite understand your question. Actually, I don't understand a lot about my machines. :big: Here is the website for the company that makes this micro machine, perhaps that may help? http://www.xendoll.com/En/

I just read through all 26 pages of this thread. What a fine assortment of lathes you all have. The Monarch's are Art Deco beauties! All the old American lathes are like going to a vintage car show, really cool stuff! ;D Here are my two lathes. The first is a tiny Shunde Shine micro lathe. It...

That's a great tip! Thanks for that Picclock, :)

It worked a treat. Silver braze. Thanks.

Thanks fella's! :)

Quick question needing an answer: I want to go around once more on an item I brazed, so that I can make a more aesthetically pleasing fillet. Do I: 1) Brush on flux first, then heat and apply braze rod 2) Just heat and apply brazing rod on top of the old braze Thanks!

I want to thank those of you posting in here. :) I have not had good luck getting smooth finishes on various metals I have turned on my lathe. After reading this thread and looking at some of the charts, I was machining some bronze and was getting a crappy surface finish. Recalling this thread...

Thanks for the link, Tin. US Army technical manuals are awesome! Thm:

My alignment method seems to have paid off. I also installed the scope to verify as suggested. I just turned a piece of 1.250" brass into a burner port for a boiler and it came out very nice and straight. :)

I will look for it Ken, thanks.

Wow! Never would have thought of that! I would never have used it in anything but the mill. Doh!

This is an awesome thread! I have looked at those PMR casting kits and wondered about them. This is the first time I have seen detailed machining photos of one of these kits. I am learning a lot from your photos! Thm:

Of the few long'ish pieces I have tried to machine on my lathe, they have always had some taper to them. I have set the tick marks on my tailstock to "zero" but that has not removed it. I have never been able to get rid of the taper in my 9x20 lathe. I certainly don't know how it is supposed...