Lathe FAQs
Common questions for Lathe owners
This is a complicated subject all right. First of all chatter will leave marks that can be seen and felt and are from a variety of causes, but often are not...
Tue, 6 Dec, 2022 at 5:33 PM
The first picture shows how the tool holder starts out. Remove the handle from tool post (2ND picture). Remove the tool holder (3rd picture). Lo...
Fri, 19 Feb, 2021 at 2:18 PM
The manual calls for a 60T gear in the Z3 position for 15,30,60 pitches and an extra 60T gear in the lower gear position for the 9,18,36 pitches. This shoul...
Wed, 29 Jul, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Great method for leveling a lathe. This can be found all over the web, but I made a copy here.
Mon, 11 Apr, 2022 at 11:45 AM
From the PM-1228VF-LB Manual: This is done by “translating” the leadscrew drive, running it slower than for US threads by the factor 86T/91T = 0.945. To s...
Tue, 10 May, 2022 at 9:09 AM