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General Category => Plug / Lure Building Forum => Topic started by: keale on May 18, 2015, 08:35:24 PM

Title: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 18, 2015, 08:35:24 PM

Aloha Scott, if I get this lathe,
 http://www.harborfreight.com/5-speed-bench-top-wood-lathe-65345.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/5-speed-bench-top-wood-lathe-65345.html)
What part do I need to order for "through drilling"   Will the headstock hold a drill bit?
I see this part...http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mini-lathe-chuck-with-mt-1-shank-65132.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mini-lathe-chuck-with-mt-1-shank-65132.html)
I've seen pictures or videos that the tailstock holds the wood and the headstock holds the drill bit.
Is this correct?

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 18, 2015, 08:46:42 PM

You can't use that pin vise it's for mt1 taper. You need mt2 taper. You could use that for drilling if it had the right taper to fit in the lathe.

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 19, 2015, 03:28:22 AM

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-mt2-mini-lathe-drill-chuck-42340.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-mt2-mini-lathe-drill-chuck-42340.html)
Got it....so this will fit, but does this go into the tailstock?
(Stop laughing)

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 19, 2015, 05:55:31 AM

yep should work

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 19, 2015, 07:34:56 PM

doing a switch a roo, getting this lathe from HF,
 http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-x-12-inch-bench-top-wood-lathe-95607.html#reviews (http://www.harborfreight.com/8-inch-x-12-inch-bench-top-wood-lathe-95607.html#reviews)
Its a MT1, no drill chuck available from HF.
Question... my last one I promise...ok I lying.....
Does the chuck that comes with this lathe be able to hold a drill bit?  or do I need this, to accomplish thru  drilling?
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mini-lathe-chuck-with-mt-1-shank-65132.html (http://www.harborfreight.com/2-inch-mini-lathe-chuck-with-mt-1-shank-65132.html) or do I need this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHARS-3-8-HEAVY-DUTY-BALL-BEARING-KEY-KEYED-DRILL-CHUCK-2JT-MT1-ARBOR-SHANK-1MT-/350673344107 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHARS-3-8-HEAVY-DUTY-BALL-BEARING-KEY-KEYED-DRILL-CHUCK-2JT-MT1-ARBOR-SHANK-1MT-/350673344107)

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 19, 2015, 08:11:42 PM

Either will work.

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 20, 2015, 12:39:44 PM

Told you I was lying!  LOL!
Please give me your recommendation: Worth it?

https://honolulu.craigslist.org/kau/tls/5033232807.html

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 20, 2015, 07:59:48 PM

Jet makes a very nice lathe. Many of these lathes are made in the same factories but colored different or different features. The Jet stuff is quality. A jaw chuck is good for turning bowls not lures.  What would it cost to ship 60 lbs to Hawaii? Offer the guy $325 cash and see what he says. All he can do is turn you down.

Title: Re: Lathe Part?
Post by: Out Fishing on May 21, 2015, 12:30:56 PM

Thanks Scott!  I picked it up for asking price, there was 3 guys in line, and I was the first one to repsond.   The nova chuck sells for at  least 100.00.
Its in really good condition, he said he turned a couple of bowls and that was it...