Warco WM280V Metric or Imperial

[JourneymanParticipant @journeyman]

Hi Chris, yes WM14 and the Z-axis handwheel is on top but don't forget your WM18 is about 300mm taller and the handwheel is right at the top of the column albeit on the side!

There was an item on HMEM to put the handwheel at the bottom of the column in this **THREAD**

John

Edited By Journeyman on 22/03/2017 12:59:15

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb35596]

Hi John, looks handy the modified location of the wheel – good to know if I start struggling with it!

In the mean time the welder I had ordered a couple of weeks ago arrived, also ordered the steel hollow section for the bench, and now waiting for Warco and my shipper to deliver the machines. Received a call from Warco 15minutes after placing the order asking if I'm sure I meant to order an imperial lathe, he must have wondered who else on the planet uses imperial apart from the Brits and Yanks!

Have not ordered any tooling yet as I'm still not sure what to get and I don't want to waste money. I checked the arceuro online shop and they seem to have a wide choice of tooling. I made a wishlist of what I think I might need (compiled with the advice and help I got from here, thanks to all ) I'd appreciate if someone points out any missed / not required / or better items then those on this list, Thank you!

**LINK**

[JourneymanParticipant @journeyman]

Chris, that looks like a pretty good list to get you started. Not sure about the tilt/swivel milling vice, there are usually other ways to hold work at an angle and they tend not to be particularly rigid. Only other things that you have already mentioned are the QCTP and rotary table. It will be just like Christmas when that lot arrives

John

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb35596]

Probably will have to wait till Christmas to get all I want, that way the expenses are staggered and the "accountant" might not notice! 

The QCTP for the wm280 is out of stock and don't know of any direct fitting alternatives. I want a rotary table but I'm still not decided which one to go for, size wise I'm looking at 6", I like the one from warco with the included dividing plates, **LINK** the price looks attractive but no idea re quality and precision.

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb35596]

Looks like I got a very good deal on the Imperial WM280, looking at the Warco shop it's no longer showing as discounted…must have grabbed the last one! Hopefully next week should be delivered, can't wait

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb35596]

Long finally wait over, bang on time for my birthday!

Can't wait to get them off the pallets to have a closer look and see how they run! Now that's going to be a delicate task…

Edited By Neil Wyatt on 04/05/2017 14:32:49

[David Standing 1Participant @davidstanding1]

Christ, you must have strong walls! .

[Martin ConnellyParticipant @martinconnelly55370]

Maybe it's a mid terrace and the bolts go through two or three neighbours' properties as well.

Martin C

[ChrisBParticipant @chrisb35596]

…..hmmm strong walls….now I wonder what's up with the walls…hmmm…

Aha, Thanks Neil for placing them on the floor

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