New lathe coming

[DaveO]

My parents let me know that they have got me the HF 34706 lathe for Xmas. We will pick it up Saturday if the local HF has it in stock (I'll have pics then) :eusa_danc :eusa_danc
Any recommendations for a good low-ish cost chuck for it (1" x 8tpi head). I'll also have to get new drive and live centers because my current lathe is #1 MT, as well as a new pen mandrel, drill chuck, etc. 8-O
Any other advice from 34706 owners would be also appreciated.
Dave

Also any HF coupons out now?????

 

[jeff...]

I got dibs on your old one that is if you want to sell it, I'm first to respond, finally :lol:

 

[NZAPP1]

Congratulations Dave
I have the CSC2000c chuck from pennstate and I like it. And I just picked up this screw and expandable chuck for small work. Just my $.02

 

[clowman]

Grats Dave! I got a Vicmar clone from grizzly. I believe it was about $90, no complaints, but I haven't used it all that much. For pens, I would recommend you getting 60 degree tail stock, I got mine from Tom, at WC. I like my mandrel I got from Arizonia Silhouette ($16.50).

Hope this helps.

 

[DaveO]

I got dibs on your old one that is if you want to sell it, I'm first to respond, finally :lol:

Jeff....I would love to sell it to you, BUT it has family significance and I will have to keep it until my FIL shop spontaneously grows larger :roll: and he has room to store it. It was his father's lathe. Sorry.
Dave

 

[DaveO]

For pens, I would recommend you getting 60 degree tail stock, I got mine from Tom, at WC.
Hope this helps.

Clay, what is a 60° tail stock????
Dave

 

[clowman]

Sorry Dave, I should have said, a 60 degree Live center for your tailstock. I tend to call the whole thing that tailstock. Here's an example.

 

[gator]

Congrats Dave.

One thing to check is the height. I needed to raise mine about 7" to bring the spindle centers up to my elbows. I put riser blacks under the four mounting points between the lathe and the stand rather than raise the stand. I did this after it was assembled. It would have been much easier to do it during assembly. If you get up this way before you assemble it, give a shout and stop by and see how I did the riser blocks. Other than that it has been a good lathe for me (so far). I'm sure that if some $$$$ ever come this way, I will trade up to something bigger and heavier but for now it is serving it's purpose.

You could also see the Penn State chuck I use for bottle stoppers and see how you like it.

George

 

[jeff...]

Jeff....I would love to sell it to you, BUT it has family significance and I will have to keep it until my FIL shop spontaneously grows larger :roll: and he has room to store it. It was his father's lathe. Sorry.
Dave

So I finally the first to respond and it's not for sale - The story of my life.

Congats on the new there Dave and understand about it being in the family

 

[sapwood]

Ho Ho Ho DaveO! Congrats for now, but suckage pending pixs :lol:

You already have the turning chisels. So I figure the ski lift to the downhill slope will only be another $500 :mrgreen:

Roger

 

[walnutjerry]

Congradulations Dave----------I know you will enjoy using the lathe. Lots of playtime ahead I think!!!:eusa_danc

Jerry

 

[Monty]

Awesome! No scrap wood will be safe for a long time to come!

 

[dozer]

Pens, Bowls, Lidded boxes, Plates, and Platers Dave is definitely going to be hooked on turning now. We will have to start calling him DaveO(aka peachy) the turning machine :-D

 

[DaveO]

Congrats Dave.

One thing to check is the height. I needed to raise mine about 7" to bring the spindle centers up to my elbows. I put riser blacks under the four mounting points between the lathe and the stand rather than raise the stand. I did this after it was assembled. It would have been much easier to do it during assembly. If you get up this way before you assemble it, give a shout and stop by and see how I did the riser blocks. Other than that it has been a good lathe for me (so far). I'm sure that if some $$$$ ever come this way, I will trade up to something bigger and heavier but for now it is serving it's purpose.

You could also see the Penn State chuck I use for bottle stoppers and see how you like it.

George

Thanks George, that is some helpful info. I was wondering about height, my current lathe is very low, and I have wanted to raise it. I wasn't sure as to the best way to lift the lathe, but blocks under the lathe itself sound more stable than ones inder the legs.
Dave

 

[Dutchman]

Dave,
I was wondering what features your new lathe has that your old one does not?

 

[DaveO]

Dave,
I was wondering what features your new lathe has that your old one does not?

5" more swing over the bed, new bearing vs. 60 yr. old worn out bearings, more weight, standard tapers and head stock thread sizes, variable speed (that works), larger tool rest that is also straight across the top (mine is dished from heavy use), an extra 1/4 HP, head that rotates for outboard turning, tailstock and banjo adjustments that don't take a wrench (and multiple turns), just to name a few things :-D :-D :-D
Dave