New skill to learn.

[Big Barn]

New toy on it's way. Ordered this lathe, and stand. The stand won't be available for pickup until April 16th. Either the Long Shore men's slow down has them stuck on the dock. Or those Asian kids are getting unionized! I've never run a lathe before. Installed several over the years, but never run one. Should be fun to learn how.:cool2: Grizzly.com® -- Grizzly.com® --

Have fun! Gonna get one of these next?..............



Terry

 

[dragoneggs]

New toy on it's way. Ordered this lathe, and stand. The stand won't be available for pickup until April 16th. Either the Long Shore men's slow down has them stuck on the dock. Or those Asian kids are getting unionized! I've never run a lathe before. Installed several over the years, but never run one. Should be fun to learn how.:cool2:
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Are you going to Bellingham for the stand? Was it better to have the lathe shipped? Always wanted to stop in the Bellingham store on way to/back from Canada but figured I wouldn't be able to control myself

 

[Big Barn]

Are you going to Bellingham for the stand? Was it better to have the lathe shipped? Always wanted to stop in the Bellingham store on way to/back from Canada but figured I wouldn't be able to control myself

Didn't know there was a store in Bellingham. That's close to me in miles, but an inconvenient and expensive ferry ride away. Good thing. I would probably be like you $$$$$$$$

Terry

 

[Shield Arc]

will probably wait until I can justify a bigger unit like you picked out.

I didn't pick it out, a good friend of mine did. His grandfather worked as a machinist at Boeing all his life, and has a small machine shop at home. Jim grew up in Gene's machine shop. 12 or 13-years ago when I had my shop built, I wanted a good drill press, I asked Jim, he said to grab a Grizzly catalog and come over and let grandpaw pick out a mill for me. I did, Gene picked out a mill, and everything I would need. One of these days I'm going to figure out what some of that stuff does!

Just one more reason to visit you again!!! Lucky dog... and me too for living so close

Any time! I'm going to California the 28th for a little over a week, but then I'll be home and open to projects. Keith the kid I helped build the bike frame with, he must be hooked on fabricating things now. He e-mailed me and asked if he could be my apprentice.

Have fun! Gonna get one of these next?..............

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Terry

I bookmarked this site, but way over my head!
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Are you going to Bellingham for the stand? Was it better to have the lathe shipped? Always wanted to stop in the Bellingham store on way to/back from Canada but figured I wouldn't be able to control myself

The lathe is in Bellingham now, just waiting on the stand. I can drive to Bellingham for way less than $250.00. I worked in Bellingham for a year, when we built the Alaska ferry terminal. Got use to that drive every weekend.

 

[dragoneggs]

The lathe is in Bellingham now, just waiting on the stand. I can drive to Bellingham for way less than $250.00. I worked in Bellingham for a year, when we built the Alaska ferry terminal. Got use to that drive every weekend.

thought you might have been involved in that Ferry Terminal. Figured also you would have to pay tax since Grizzly has a store in Wa St. so might as well go get it if it is there. Way cool... I want always wanted to learn on a lathe and milling machine. Got a shop fairly stocked for woodworking but not metal. I will take you up on it this summer for sure if you will have me! :ashamed:

 

[Shield Arc]

I will take you up on it this summer for sure if you will have me! :ashamed:

No problem at all:thumbsup:, I love projects! You know, I'm starting to think, it might have been cheaper to take up drinking, than buying tools!:laughing:

 

[dragoneggs]

No problem at all:thumbsup:, I love projects! You know, I'm starting to think, it might have been cheaper to take up drinking, than buying tools!:laughing:

Well I do like good red wine... but I do know your tools will respect you in the morning.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

Very nice. I like the tool holder set it comes with.

I have a 1960's Rockwell 11 x 35 lathe and a little Harbor freight "drill/mill" that they don't sell anymore.

I just found out about this community workshop 5 miles from me. If I join it might help curb my own tool purchasing affliction. Foothills Community Workshop | A Hackerspace for the NC Foothills

 

[the old grind]

PM is a 'pro' site and we seldom discuss our Chinese machines there, but ... there's a lot of help there if you need it regarding the work we do on 'em. Lots of non-journeymen with garage shops, etc discuss operating vs servicing these.

I get good service/support/parts from Grizzly for my HFT 12" x 36" doppleganger, not to mention for the smaller G9972Z lathe and G0619 Mill that I actually bought from them. IMO the G4003 is a respectable lathe, esp for the $$ and I'd recommend it for light-med work.

Best if you don't go in blind. Have someone with lathe experience show you the basics, and get lube/maint details from the OM. (Make a copy of the speeds/feed chart there and keep it handy.) A dedicated 220v 20A service is plenty for power. (NEMA 6-20, etc) PM me anytime (anybody) for help with gib adjustment removing backlash from cross-feed & compound, or other mechanical issues/questions.

SA, there are others who are members both here and on PM, so consider either site if you get in a jam. You've helped us, so we'll help you whenever. Have fun makin' chips! tog

 

[hutchman]

+1

I really enjoy Tubalcain's videos!

Check out videos from mrpete222
And turnwright machine works
on youtube.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Looks like the same company my father got his from 15 years ago, which is now sitting in several pieces in my garage waiting for me to finish the basement before setting it up. Requires adding a 220 line to it though.

 

[MossRoad]

New toy on it's way. Ordered this lathe, and stand. The stand won't be available for pickup until April 16th. Either the Long Shore men's slow down has them stuck on the dock. Or those Asian kids are getting unionized! I've never run a lathe before. Installed several over the years, but never run one. Should be fun to learn how.:cool2:
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I'm jealous, too. Nice! :thumbsup:

I've wanted a lathe for a long time. Just missed a used South Bend lathe at an auction last week. I'll keep looking.

 

[Big Barn]

I'm jealous, too. Nice! :thumbsup: I've wanted a lathe for a long time. Just missed a used South Bend lathe at an auction last week. I'll keep looking.

Definitely keep looking. I sold my little South Bend 15 years ago to be able to afford my bigger one. Really regret selling it......

Terry

 

[muddstopper]

Several years ago, after getting fedup with a local machinist, I bought a 14x24 Monarch. Sometimes i love it and sometimes i think its more trouble than its worth. Anytime I get to thinking its just taking up space in the shop, I think about the reason I bought it and just smile everytime i take a dollar out of the local machine shops pocket and save it in mine. I would say my lathe has saved me the purchase price I paid for it, just in my personal projects. I occassionally will make a pin or bushing for some of my equipment owning buddies. Mostly it just sits in the corner and takes up space.

 

[Big Barn]

Several years ago, after getting fedup with a local machinist, I bought a 14x24 Monarch. Sometimes i love it and sometimes i think its more trouble than its worth. Anytime I get to thinking its just taking up space in the shop, I think about the reason I bought it and just smile everytime i take a dollar out of the local machine shops pocket and save it in mine. I would say my lathe has saved me the purchase price I paid for it, just in my personal projects. I occassionally will make a pin or bushing for some of my equipment owning buddies. Mostly it just sits in the corner and takes up space.

I on the other hand had a wonderful machinist. A retired guy with a basement FULL of machines. A certifiable rocket scientist/ genius. His wife would always insist I sit down and have cookies and tea with them.

Sadly he passed away years ago. I wish I had taken the time to pay more attention....

Terry

 

[Ed of all trades]

Be sure to wipe all if the slobbers off of it. (some of it will be mine) One day I will have my own but for now all I can do Is slobber on other folks lathes. Enjoy and be sure to tell us how much you like it so we can slobber some more.die:

 

[Gem99ultra]

New toy on it's way. Ordered this lathe, and stand. The stand won't be available for pickup until April 16th. Either the Long Shore men's slow down has them stuck on the dock. Or those Asian kids are getting unionized! I've never run a lathe before. Installed several over the years, but never run one. Should be fun to learn how.:cool2:
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Great little lathe. Best brand and good size for learning. Doesn't matter if you NEED one or not, you'll have a blast just learning about them. yeah - I'm jealous. Been thinking about one of those cheapie's from HF. But a Grizzly? Cadillac of lathes. That'd be my choice.

My last one was one with the name written in Chinese... poor quality, but for my skill level, that didn't matter. Many hours of fun just chopping up metal. Oh - and ash trays Got gobs of those made from pistons. Favorite learning exercise... Should have never sold it.

 

[dragoneggs]

Great little lathe. Best brand and good size for learning. Doesn't matter if you NEED one or not, you'll have a blast just learning about them. yeah - I'm jealous. Been thinking about one of those cheapie's from HF. But a Grizzly? Cadillac of lathes. That'd be my choice.

My last one was one with the name written in Chinese... poor quality, but for my skill level, that didn't matter. Many hours of fun just chopping up metal. Oh - and ash trays Got gobs of those made from pistons. Favorite learning exercise... Should have never sold it.

Full disclosure... never owned or operated for that matter, a metal lathe. But I surely didn't realize or expect that Grizzly was the Cadillac of lathes! I don't know much about Grizzly metalworking tools, but my limited knowledge is that they are Chinese made (not necessarily a bad thing and I am on business in China as we speak) and a great value for the buck. I don't know about being the 'Cadillac' and I am not really impressed with Cadillacs these days anyways. :laughing: However for serious hobbyist work, I don't have any doubts that is it a great choice. Shield Arc... I am looking forward to coming by again and learning a new tool!

 

[the old grind]

... I surely didn't realize or expect that Grizzly was the Cadillac of lathes! I don't know much about Grizzly metalworking tools, but my limited knowledge is that they are Chinese made (not necessarily a bad thing and I am on business in China as we speak) and a great value for the buck. ...

Let's say that Grizzly is the Cadillac of companies to buy a Chinese machine from. China was making small (bench-top. etc) machines decades ago when Taiwan was subcontracting for Jet & others with very good stuff ('flaked ways included', etc). Quality of these usually represents the demands/specs of the brand/reseller vs what they 'could be'. (sound familiar?)

Many Asian factories are now producing various castings or components to basically the same 'pattern(s)' as they have been for years. Example: I have two newer Gs (mill, lathe), an '80s Jet (mill) and a HFT lathe (G4003 equiv). Parts interchangeability is usually a matter of checking fit/tolerance, not unlike some 'drop-in' firearm upgrades. (stocks, triggers, etc) HFT, Jet, and Grizzly manuals (ex: 12 x 36 lathe) are far more different than the bits holding 'em together ('pattern' & then some) & my HFT lathe wears a few Grizzly parts now.

credentials: A Toolmaker's J-card proves little more than that I drew a paycheck as one, but I insist that a good mechanic can do better with the least of hardware than an untrained/unskilled operator can with the finest of gear. (sub .001" tolerance not required, ... welders may agree, ... is 'working' land all that different?). 4 of my 5 machines are Asian but all the work I do on them is 'Made in USA'. tog

 

[k0ua]

I would love to have that lathe. I will say this, I have had a Grizzly cast iron 10 inch table saw for many years and of course it is Chinese, but I believe it to be a first rate saw. I have been very pleased with its performance.