A Boys Dreams does come true

**wheelinround** · 9th April 2013, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by nearnexus

Ray I think you need to read up on metal turning.

For a 19 mm bar you should be turning quite fast (400 - 600 rpm depending on cutter type).

The rule of thumb is that as the diameter reduces, the speed increases, and vica versa.

32 rpm is way too slow.

I suggest you download and read this book - Text Book of Turning. It's old but good. See page 21 for cutting speeds.

http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/Lathe-Tutorial.pdf

Cheers

Rob

Thanks Rob

I know with wood the smaller diam the faster the machine goes should have equated that but with some information at hand and a chart from the fellow I bought the lathe off. Looks like a lot of reading to do.

**nearnexus** · 9th April 2013, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by wheelinround

Thanks Rob

Looks like a lot of reading to do.

Yeah, but after you've read it you will be an expert

It's a seriously good book.

Rob

**wheelinround** · 9th April 2013, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by nearnexus

Yeah, but after you've read it you will be an expert

It's a seriously good book.

Rob

Hasbeendripunderpressure for ages

**Anorak Bob** · 9th April 2013, 11:38 PM

Gee Ray,
With all these books you'll become a qualified book machinist in no time.

Another one to add to the list and my all time favourite though I'm not a model engineering buff, is George Thomas' The Model Engineers Workshop Manual. Seriously Myford biased, it is chock a block full of superbly designed and executed accessories. Beautifully written and illustrated. In my humble opinion, worth owning.

http://www.teepublishing.co.uk/books...rkshop-manual/

I am also fond of Peter Hercus' Text Book of Turning.

Bob.

**wheelinround** · 10th April 2013, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

Gee Ray,
With all these books you'll become a qualified book machinist in no time.

Another one to add to the list and my all time favourite though I'm not a model engineering buff, is George Thomas' The Model Engineers Workshop Manual. Seriously Myford biased, it is chock a block full of superbly designed and executed accessories. Beautifully written and illustrated. In my humble opinion, worth owning.

http://www.teepublishing.co.uk/books...rkshop-manual/

I am also fond of Peter Hercus' Text Book of Turning.

Bob.

Not what I want tho Bob more the hands on type, but with this I feel I need to read as much as I can I have had for many years Newnes Engineering Works Practice all 4 books and the wall charts a pick up about 20 years ago at a book sale when doing the Mech Eng dip never completed due to CFS (chronic fatigue). I have started to read that a dozen times

I should I might learn something. I did use it as reference during the course got 3/4 way through the course but the CFS took hold and studying went out the window.

I have to add that reading and watch the metal heads on here has been of great inspiration and I just watch in awe often.

**NCArcher** · 11th April 2013, 03:11 PM

Get reading Ray. I've got a job that needs both metal and wood turning and I can't do either.

So looks like you're it. Now hurry up and get good

**wheelinround** · 11th April 2013, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Get reading Ray. I've got a job that needs both metal and wood turning and I can't do either.

So looks like you're it. Now hurry up and get good

Pen turning is easy Tony I know a bloke or two up your way willing to teach for free wood.

**NCArcher** · 11th April 2013, 06:33 PM

Not pen turning

It involves walking sticks and a honeymoon in NZ (note: anyone contemplating this job does NOT receive a free honeymoon in NZ)

**wheelinround** · 12th April 2013, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Not pen turning

It involves walking sticks and a honeymoon in NZ (note: anyone contemplating this job does NOT receive a free honeymoon in NZ)

A trip to NZ would be nice Tony but I am already married and your not my type.

I do know a top walking stick maker.

**Sawdust Maker** · 12th April 2013, 09:22 AM

Does Tony need a walking frame turned up?

**NCArcher** · 12th April 2013, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Does Tony need a walking frame turned up?

Not quite but some mornings.........lets not dwell on my mortality. I had better start a new thread or Ray will get cross with me

**wheelinround** · 12th April 2013, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by NCArcher

Not quite but some mornings.........lets not dwell on my mortality. I had better start a new thread or Ray will get cross with me

Not likley. I thought you were joking have replied in your New thread

**Sawdust Maker** · 13th April 2013, 09:23 AM

Had a look at the beast yesterday, fiddled with some of the levers and windy bits - looks to be in very good condition and well looked after
You'll have many hours of fun playing with that

I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, arrrrgggghhhh,

**wheelinround** · 13th April 2013, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

Had a look at the beast yesterday, fiddled with some of the levers and windy bits - looks to be in very good condition and well looked after
You'll have many hours of fun playing with that

I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, arrrrgggghhhh,

Ah Nick your hooked admit it just look at what buying that did for my shed and space and cleanliness (keeping it hat way may prove problamatic). I wouldn't have bought it if it was worse for wear I can assure you I mean good English steel made and built what more could a fellow want.

yeh yeh ok digital read out, auto cross feed but darn I am stoked really.

**Christos** · 13th April 2013, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Sawdust Maker

.....I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, arrrrgggghhhh,

Where would you put it?

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