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Thread: Lathe foundations in new shed
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18th April 2014, 09:37 AM #16GOLD MEMBER
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Hi there. I dont mean any disrespect but what % rigidity issues would come from the base in a cheap chinese lathe? I havs what is essentially the same 12x36 generic lathe and im reasonably happy with it. However the more older stuff I accumulate that is made in aust and europe the more I see the difference. Id be interested in a before and after sample of some finished work to see if I could pick the difference in the mounting system. I still has chinese bearings, minimal surface contact area under the saddle, cross slide and headstock from poorly mated surfaces.
I would have thought its like putting a larger exhaust on an hyundi excell to make it go better?
Like I said. No offence. I got one and im happy with.
Simon
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18th April 2014, 12:49 PM #17Distracted Member
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18th April 2014, 03:57 PM #18Mechanical Butcher
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That's nice. I was just thinking some simple squarish blocks that would be easy to form up.
I can't see levelling the lathe being any more problem than with a steel base.
I like the Franna crane truck. I recently hired one to reposition a loaded shipping container, total weight 15 tonnes, across tricky sloping ground, which it managed easily.
Jordan
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