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12-09-2009, 10:18 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 577
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Lathe question
My bro in law just inherited two metal lathes and i was offered one. I'm not familiar with turning wood or metal so im not to sure of RPM requirements for plug building. I know metal lathes spin slower but didnt know of the free.99 price tag would fit the bill for my first lathe spin plugs. Any thoughts?
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It would be raining soup, and id be be standing outside with a fork
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12-09-2009, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Attleboro, MA
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Originally Posted by Turf Guy
I know metal lathes spin slower
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Not true.......most have adjustable belts.....or speed controls. Depends on how old they are I guess or the model.
You'd need to adapt it for wood......but possible. I'm sure someone here has done it.
Sweet score for sure. Would love to have one in my shop at home. |
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12-10-2009, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
Posts: 3,739
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you havent stated what type of lather these are, check the power requirements, most metal working lathes are 3 phase... not you average lathe...and As Scott has said, all are variable speed...
another problem associated with using metal working lathes for woodworking is dust and debris sticking to the ways and compacting the gibbs, as most are oil fed... check it over close before getting too involved in setting it up...
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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12-10-2009, 09:42 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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all above statements are great. I do all my thru drilling on a metal lathe. I cover it up good with newspaper to protect it. I am pretty sure Chum use's a metal lathe for his plugs and he is one of the best. I would imagine you can adjust the machine to go fast enough to turn wood but like Joe stated it may not be cost effective to use for that in the long run.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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12-10-2009, 12:40 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Turf Guy
My bro in law just inherited two metal lathes and i was offered one. I'm not familiar with turning wood or metal so im not to sure of RPM requirements for plug building. I know metal lathes spin slower but didnt know of the free.99 price tag would fit the bill for my first lathe spin plugs. Any thoughts?
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Take it and sell it to me, then buy whatever wood lathe you like. I'm serious. What kind is it? |
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12-10-2009, 04:17 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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yup he's serious. He is always eyeing all our lathes when he stops by. Plus I could make some side $$$ showing him how to use it  |
"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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12-11-2009, 06:42 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Im going cross state to see my family next week and i will have some more info on the lathe but if you are serious numbskull i will pm ou when i get it home.
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It would be raining soup, and id be be standing outside with a fork
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12-11-2009, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: North Fork
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Quote:
Originally Posted by numbskull
Take it and sell it to me, then buy whatever wood lathe you like. I'm serious. What kind is it?
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Me thinks someones wheels are spinning.  Numbskull solid metal plugs guaranteed to hold up to bluefish?  |
Originally Posted by Flaptail
"Throw plugs like we do that will cause them to suffer humility. Pogies make any fisherman look good when bass are around. Bait is easy."
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