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Security_Man2k
August 31st, 2019, 08:24 AM
I bought a lathe, the workshop has just been finished in a serviceable way and the lathe comes on monday. I cannot wait. Is there anything i should know about setting up a new lathe other than get it as level as possible?

azkid
August 31st, 2019, 08:47 AM
Congrats! Which one did you get?

I'm a newbie to machining. All I can think of is that on mine, there's a process for truing the Jaws on the 3-jaw chuck.

Security_Man2k
September 1st, 2019, 04:01 AM
This (https://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/17-wm-250-variable-speed-lathe.html) is the one i went for. I am really excited!

dfo
September 1st, 2019, 11:03 AM
wow. Congrats. Besides leveling, make sure to secure it to a solid base.

azkid
September 1st, 2019, 06:09 PM
This (https://www.warco.co.uk/metal-lathes-metalworking-lathe-machine/17-wm-250-variable-speed-lathe.html) is the one i went for. I am really excited!That looks fantastic!! I am so envious [emoji1]

Can't wait to see what you make with it.

Security_Man2k
September 3rd, 2019, 12:04 PM
Well it's all bolted down, ran it up to top speed and there is no movement in the machine that shouldn't be there. I cleaned it up and it will be ready for lubing up tomorrow when i get home from work. Then i will be in action. So excited.