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2nd October 2018, 07:25 PM #1New Member
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requesting wood lathe information
I have a lathe, it's quite big (could fit a 1.2m piece of timber) and I am wanting to know a bit more about it... I preface this by stating I am q bit of a lathe newby.
It's a CMG single phase motor with the motor plate stating;
CMG type: ZW2/60
CMG frame code: 3s56
I thought CMG was just the motor but did they make entire lathes?
It's big and heavy... Any info appreciated.
Cheers
Pat
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2nd October 2018, 08:49 PM #2SENIOR MEMBER
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G'day Pat,
I'm unable to help with any information about your lathe.
Others who have more knowledge about lathes may like to see some photos to help you with your queries.
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2nd October 2018, 09:01 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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a quick search found CMG as a motor brand, eg https://www.machines4u.com.au/view/a...oot-Mount/764/
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2nd October 2018, 09:17 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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Have you got a picture of the lathe?.
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2nd October 2018, 09:24 PM #5New Member
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I do have pictures but I can't post pics from my phone.
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3rd October 2018, 08:44 PM #6New Member
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soooo these are some pics of the lathe
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3rd October 2018, 08:53 PM #7New Member
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a few more
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3rd October 2018, 10:45 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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Looks like a homemade lathe to me .Lightweight construction but does look to have all the essentials to start turning and see if you catch the woodturning bug .
Ted
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3rd October 2018, 11:20 PM #9SENIOR MEMBER
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Agree with Ted, looks homemade.
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4th October 2018, 12:52 AM #10GOLD MEMBER
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The double row angle iron bed is much stiffer than the Asian entry level lathes. The tool rest banjo may bend with a violent catch but is not likely to break. Nice stout headstock. I would call it a serviceable lathe. I would not be afraid of hanging the biggest hunk of timber it would hold to make a bowl. One horsepower is enough to do some work.
I like the vertical legs on the front and back ones slanting back, nice and stable and clear of your feet. I think an experienced turner made it, or had it made to his or her design. Not very pretty welding or finish but I expect strong enough.
Very good starter lathe.So much timber, so little time.
Paul
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4th October 2018, 11:38 AM #11New Member
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Yeah it doesn't seem lightweight to me after transporting it the other day with two other guys. Has to be well in excess of 120kg.
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4th October 2018, 10:11 PM #12
Hello Mate
I have to agree,
a. Looks lightweight, my lathe is 450 kg, my last one was a durden at 360kg
b. Looks homemade, also lightweight in design
c. Tool rest looks flimsy
d. Exposed pulleys and belts.
Suggest you check the alignment of the tail and headstock
Good luck
Willy
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