logger450
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I would like to start cutting bases and possibly the squish in time and I was wondering what make and model lathe is best suited for this work. Nothing ventured nothing gained.
Cutting cylinder bases
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All lathes are capable of cutting what you wish to do. It depends more on how much you want to shell out for one.
A 7x14 will do it, but things have to be oriented perfectly to get them to swing. A 9x19 is better suited for it though
Frank Rizzo
Custom Saw Modification 241c-441c,660 specialist
Try Grizzly ... 8x16 works for me at $1250 new - have decked cylinders from 241c up to 660’s no problem with it ... make sure to get the tooling with it also
A 9" swing will allow you to grab nearly any chainsaw cylinder and 18-24" bed length will suffice.
The tooling is almost more important. Obviously the lathe should be in good condition, but an independent 4 jaw chuck, quick change tool post, tool holders cutting tools and live center are just as important. A boring bar will be necessary for cutting squish. Having a couple machinist friends might be even more important in the early stages.
If you're only interested in doing saw work, you can sometimes rent time on a lathe and not have all the up front costs.
I recently went through the whole process (it's ongoing) so PM me if you have questions, maybe I can help.
Lathes are really great!
The tooling is almost more important. Obviously the lathe should be in good condition, but an independent 4 jaw chuck, quick change tool post, tool holders cutting tools and live center are just as important. A boring bar will be necessary for cutting squish. Having a couple machinist friends might be even more important in the early stages.
If you're only interested in doing saw work, you can sometimes rent time on a lathe and not have all the up front costs.
I recently went through the whole process (it's ongoing) so PM me if you have questions, maybe I can help.
Lathes are really great!
logger450
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Thanks for all the advice. I at least know what to look for
I would look around for a used one before I purchased a new one.I got this one for $200.
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A 4 jaw chuck would be mandatory for keeping the base cut perpendicular to the bore.
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That’s a sweet set up at a great price. Just not sure if you would have the clearance to swing a jug plus it’s a 3 jaw. Still a very nice set up.
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I can assure you those combo units don't go for less than $1500 around here, and are usually well north of $2000.
$200 was a smokin deal!
There's enough clearance for a 372 cylinder. I looked for a long time before this one came around. I think these are around $1800 at Northern Tool.
logger450
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There is a Logan 210 for sale locally asking $600 has 3 and 4 jaw chucks.
Frank Rizzo
Custom Saw Modification 241c-441c,660 specialist
Cont .... also there’s a kit available from this retired toolmaker , bolt - on , CNC with stepper motors
logger450
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Nice lathe
Frank Rizzo
Custom Saw Modification 241c-441c,660 specialist
Yah , it’s about 3g for a turnkey CNC lathe setup ... granted you’re not going to be able to take .100 passes but she moves right along for a hobby CNC lathe ... I’ve gotten .0002-.0005 accuracy with proper set-up and light finishing passes —which should be more than sufficient for most
We are near eachother. I have been looking at that lathes and recall seeing this one out near Rochester I believe. I've been looking at everything in NY lol. I'm hoping to spend $1000 or less and really want a nice little bench top Southbend Atlas, Rockwell or Hardinge. Finding one not beat, single phase, has 3 and 4 jaw chucks and tools in that price range is challenging. I'm happy I found this thread because I wasn't sure how large of a swing I needed.
I'm currently infatuated with this one but its $700 more than I want to spend.
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/tls/d/forest-city-south-bend-metal-lathe/6780027095.html
https://syracuse.craigslist.org/tls/d/forest-city-south-bend-metal-lathe/6780027095.html
They are nice. And parts are available and a huge following
