Some HSS for the tangential toolholder?

Four jaw chuck and the know-how to use it properly.

I couldn't survive without a 4 jaw independent chuck and a dial test indicator.

Cheers,

Rod

Curtis

Four jaw independent chuck and a "clock" (d.t.i.).

When I bought my reconditioned S7 from Myford I opted for a four jaw chuck instead of the usual 3 jaw. They seemed a bit surprised.

JA

Tailstock drill chuck

I have just taken delivery of a ME workshop crammed full of stuff that will be useful some time thats still in its wrappers.

A real shame, but he enjoyed buying it at the time.

4 jaw independant and a dti every time. Buy as you need, most things are available within 2 days.

Hope you have safety glasses!

Neil

Spoilsport. Buying just in case means lots of cool toys to look at and the pleasure of smiling sweetly whilst saying "I told you I'd need it" about something you bought 30 odd years ago. Actually I think my record is approaching 36 years. But I'm working on it.

One advantage of spending all your money on toys is that there is none left to buy materials so you can actually do something. Means you don't get shouted at for tracking swarf though the house.

Seriously. Pick your first job and get the extra gubbins you need to do it. After careful consideration of what else said gubbins might be needed for so you buy the most appropriate size, quality and performance at a price you can afford. In particular with carbide tips available relatively inexpensively if you pick the right suppliers and types. I find it very arguable that you can get away without HSS and grinding facilities. Good grinders aren't cheap so setting up to grind and laying in a stock of HSS may well approach the cost of a lifetime supply of carbide for a light to moderate user.

Clive.

Edited By Clive Foster on 29/03/2017 18:00:05

Basic extras with a new lathe would usually include the four jaw chuck as mentioned plus a fixed steady, a travelling steady and a faceplate. In addition you will probably soon find the need for a tailstock drill chuck and both a fixed and live tailstock centre. But (and pause for breath), the best way is to start your first job and just buy what you need to get it done. Ditto for all subsequent jobs. Eventually, you might have a new problem to contend with – where do I put it all? I am still trying to work that one out!

Rik

If you want to work to thous, don't rely on digi calipers, buy a micrometer

Or just get some decent digital calipers .

My wife would like me to pose the question “when do you stop buying” lol
As previous posters have mentioned- buy it when you need it. Otherwise you’ll end up like me with shelves full of stuff you may never use.