Hi all,
I'm just getting started with hobby machining, aspiring to build model engines. I bought a 7x16 mini lathe as my first machine tool and have been using it to make small parts for repairs and such, but I'd like to take on a very simple engine build as a way to push my way up the learning curve.
I don't yet have the budget for a mill, and it seems like that's needed for at least a few of the steps in the build. I'm wondering if I could get buy with just a lathe, using a milling adapter (I've heard really mixed things about those) or some other clever lathe techniques. I'd really love to start building something that I enjoy without waiting for my hobby budget to acommodate a mill.
Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated!
I'm just getting started with hobby machining, aspiring to build model engines. I bought a 7x16 mini lathe as my first machine tool and have been using it to make small parts for repairs and such, but I'd like to take on a very simple engine build as a way to push my way up the learning curve.
I don't yet have the budget for a mill, and it seems like that's needed for at least a few of the steps in the build. I'm wondering if I could get buy with just a lathe, using a milling adapter (I've heard really mixed things about those) or some other clever lathe techniques. I'd really love to start building something that I enjoy without waiting for my hobby budget to acommodate a mill.
Any thoughts or guidance would be appreciated!