Dono 29th December 2012, 06:33 PM Hi all, I'm an old fitter and turner. After finishing my time in the mid 70's I did many things during my working life not associated with my trade. I'm now semi-retired and have been involved in maintaining and owning old motor bikes. Constantly whilst working on these bike I found occasions where I felt a lathe would be invaluable. I discussed this with the minister of finance (she who must be obeyed, my dear wife) and recently purchased a Hafco Al 950 Lathe. The lathe is in mint condition (unlike me) and I am looking forward to resurrecting my skills. I'm very rusty, and getting some advise and guidance from you guys will not doubt get me back in the swing of things, and hopefully, I might be able to add some valuable input down the track, thanks Pete.
Ueee 29th December 2012, 06:52 PM Welcome Pete,
Glad that SWMBO released the funds so you could purchase your lathe, i take it you got it second hand?
Hope you have a good new year.
Stustoys 29th December 2012, 07:10 PM Hi Pete,
Welcome.
I dont recall what the Al 950 looks like.
We have a rule(well more of a guideline than a rule), if there are no pictures it didnt happen ;)
You know its just the start right?
Stuart
Grahame Collins 29th December 2012, 08:22 PM Hi, Dono
Welcome to the mob,
I am sure you will come up to speed pretty quickly and fit in well. What sort of old bikes do you rebuild?
Are they the type that marks the spot they were left in or the other ones that convert petrol into noise without the benefit of horsepower ?:D:D:D
A good mate I have, has a Bonneville (among others) he has rebuilt and it looks like it came out of the factory yesterday.He is often on the lathe making things for his bikes.
Welcome Mate
Grahame
morrisman 29th December 2012, 09:22 PM Hi Welcome. I wish I had a dollar for every person who has told me they did a fitter & turner apprenteship in the 1960's /70's, then went to work in a completely different field :C
Dave J 29th December 2012, 10:03 PM Welcome to the forum and like has been said you will fit in here well.
I have a good friend who has around 20 vintage bikes, most are restored and some modified.
Look forward to seeing your lathe and bikes.
Dave
Anorak Bob 29th December 2012, 10:46 PM Hi Pete,
Welcome.
I dont recall what the Al 950 looks like.
We have a rule(well more of a guideline than a rule), if there are no pictures it didnt happen ;)
You know its just the start right?
Stuart
Ah ha! That's funny. Extracting a photo from a Melbournian is tougher than tooth pulling.:roll:
Welcome Dono.
Bob.
Steamwhisperer 29th December 2012, 11:21 PM A big welcome Pete.
I'm confident you will fit in well here. Great bunch of blokes with a wealth of knowledge and always willing to help.
Welcome aboard.
Phil
Dono 30th December 2012, 08:08 PM Hi guys, the lathe is definitely 2nd hand, 1980 build in excellent condition.I will post some pics when I work out how to do that. It came with a bit of tooling and some accessories from e-bay. I've ordered a new double clamp right hand carbideturning tool and parting tool. The bikes are old BMW's, 72 & 76 models, I also own a '95 Honda, tragic I know. Anyway, looking forward to creating a bit of swath and getting a bit of guidance from you guys, and perhaps down the track, contributing something useful, thanks again, Pete.
colbra 30th December 2012, 08:51 PM Hi Dono welcome aboard this is a great site you will get all the help you need here.
I am not all that clued up on the marching side of things, I do have a lathe but depend on a friend's on the forum for help and advice for a lot of things.
I also live on the Central Coast down at the southern end of it looking forward to seeing pictures of your lathe and bikes
Colbra:)
Dono 1st January 2013, 04:29 PM Hi Pete,
Welcome.
I dont recall what the Al 950 looks like.
We have a rule(well more of a guideline than a rule), if there are no pictures it didnt happen ;)
You know its just the start right?
Stuart
Hi Sytuart, its the model before the Al 960 which is the current one. Its done very little work and appears to be in excellent condition. I'm doing a little job for the brother tomorrow with it, should be interesting, regards, Pete.
Ueee 1st January 2013, 07:52 PM I'm sure I have it in an old h&f catalog, but for the life of me can't find it. It's the same one I think Deans New lathe is in. Would I rightly remember it to be belt driven and back geared?
simonl 1st January 2013, 10:31 PM Hi Pete,
Welcome aboard. I'm sure you will find this forum a great source of knowledge, fun and inspiration. Money could never buy the help, knowledge, advice and friendships I have have gained from the guys on this forum.
I'm sure it wont be long before you too will be one of the many giving and sharing their expertise and experiences.
Remember though, photos photos photos, Oh, and don't listen to Bob, we give lots of photos down here. Perhaps they get lost somewhere along the Nullarbor! :q
Simon
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