Member postings for jimmy b

I have very good results with that same stuff from ebay.

I really wouldn't bother making my own!

Jim

I can't help with any advise, other than to say I leave my bandsaw tensioned all the time, with no ill effects.

Jim

The SC4 has been a more reliable machine and has done a lot of work for me.

The Crusader (mine is the deluxe) is a more capable machine. The DRO fitted to this is very useful.

I have found that the two lathes actually compliment each other very well.

As for reliability, the SC4 has done thousands pf hours of work and not really gone wrong, on the other hand, the Crusader has given me enough trouble with the motor, to push me in to spend on a VFD and new motor.

If I was to but one from business use, I'd seriously consider the Chester Variable speed 415v version.

Jim

I have both the SC4 and Crusader lathes.

Very happy with both.

Good luck.

Jim

I have machined Olite bearings a few times. Re oiling is not a problem and actually standard practice link

Jim

I have heard this. Could well be true.

Some very highend machines have to have their own "slab" so that other machines vibrations don't interfere with them.

We once had trouble on CNC lathe with surface finish, eventually traced to a big mill at the bottom of the shop!!

JIm

I just use an electric radiator. 2.5kw heats 10' x 8' shed for about a fiver a week.

Jim

Mine came today, nice to have a look through and get some ideas.

Thank you.

Jim

That could explain a lot!

Jim

I had endless troubles with my Chester Crusader motor. I changed the run and start capacitors several times, but the motor just kept playing up.

I've now got a VFD on the lathe and easily double the power.

I now suspect that the motor was not to clever!

Jim

It all depends on your budget.

I'm now using the Balco one from Aldi. £250 and worth every penny, to me.

I use Fusion360 (for free) to design things.

Jim

I get my CCGT inserts from SHOP-APT.

**LINK**

You can get inserts in packs of 2.

Jim

I have just seen the Quorn Mk3.

This could be the unfinished project I need!!

Jim

As I don't fully understand VFD's I'm just enjoying the "new" lathe mine has given me!

I have just installed the remote pendant and made a mechanical "interlock" cover for the switch, that covers the srtart button unless the chuck guard is down (to prevent accidental starting).

Jim

a or b.

not c!

I made one of my back plates oversize to the register to allow for fine tuning of run out.

Jim

I have quite a lot of 304 and 303 stainless on my Chester saw.

M42 blades and going slow are the secret!

Jim

They are a press fit.

Jim

I was happy with an inch set, right up to the point I saw a rally nice metric set!

Just wait until you discover how use full gauge block accessory sets are!

Jim

Fitted a cheap digital tachometer to the crusader today.

Since fitting the VFD, I've been a bit lost with speeds!

Works great!

Jim

I use proper slideway 68, I possibly use a 1ltr a year between two lathes and mill.

Not worth using anything else.

Jim