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Post by ProQuest on Feb 8, 2013 23:25:03 GMT -6
Hey,
Not sure where this thread should go. Anyway, have any of you guys had any experience with a Sherline lathe, or know anything about them? I may have a chance to pick up a used one fairly cheap. Thanks,
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Post by Evolution on Feb 8, 2013 23:36:14 GMT -6
I know a little about them. I am running three of them. What questions do you have?
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Post by Shade Racing on Feb 9, 2013 7:22:53 GMT -6
CGS has one & he loves it & all he would use
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Post by ProQuest on Feb 9, 2013 8:22:19 GMT -6
Evo, Shade,
Thanks, you've answered my question. I really just wanted to know if they are any good, and from what you said, I take it they are. If I buy it, I will probably have many more questions. To be continued . . .
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Post by ProQuest on Feb 9, 2013 12:52:08 GMT -6
OK,
More questions. I bought the lathe. Bed looks good, some cosmetic flaws, no idea what shape the mechanical parts are in. Came with zero resettable hand wheels, but no tooling. So, here's the questions: What tooling do I need to turn wheels, and where can I get them cheap? Any help is appreciated.
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Post by Evolution on Feb 9, 2013 13:43:25 GMT -6
Well I would start with a ER16 Collet set or a WW collets set. If you search around you can find a ER16 adapter for the sherline. I believe there was one Ebay not long ago.
I prefer to use mostly carbide tooling, but if you are wanting to try many different things a good place is JT Machinery supply here in Ohio.
Also I have a bunch of tool holders that I will sell cheap if you are wanting some. I will throw in some of tools with them. The holders are kind of pricey new.
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Post by ProQuest on Feb 9, 2013 14:06:45 GMT -6
Thanks Evo,
I'll PM you when I can take some pics of the tool holder that it has. Then maybe you can tell me whether I need a different set up.
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Post by Evolution on Feb 9, 2013 19:35:38 GMT -6
Proquest,
I would be glad to help you out with all the knowledge that I have gained while perfecting the wheels that I sell. There are certain things that you can that will help make your wheels much better.
I would suggest that you go to the local scout store and purchase around 50 sets to start. This way you have a lot of material on hand to start ruining. LOL. It takes a little bit of work to be able to cut really nice wheels. Also doing it by hand takes a steady hand and some luck. With the CNC it will do it the same way each time, so my scrap is a lot lower.
Other will debate with me what makes a good wheel, but it is hard to debate the results of my wheels on the track. Those that are running them are doing very well with them! I know shameless plug! LOL!
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