[muntjac]

anybody make any bits on a metal lathe. i have a milnes  ml2 ( see pic )similar to mine  4ft flatbed  6 inch face plate and centre chuck

[Bigbadfrankie]

hi, what do want? tips on the use of a lathe or jobs to do on it.

 :?:

[muntjac]

niether mate just interested in those that do any remaking of bits for machines etc ,saves money buying in some special parts ,when your able to make them its more enjoyable as well .

[muntjac]

[muntjac]

[Flying Cyril]

I've used a lathe a couple of times but dont feel too confident. A mill though is totally different, I'll use a mill without hesitation, but I'm only a novice. So far the only homework I've done is mill the carburettor flange flat on one of my BSA Bantams. Damned thing still didn't work. I'm now going to spend the rest of the evening thinking of something I can mill on one of my rotavators. I prefer the tool to spin, not the metal.

[muntjac]

new pins for holding the tines on is always a good idea lol , i must have dozens lol

[Markus The Veg]

I used to work in a machine shop before I went to uni and re-trained, I'd love to get some machine tools in the future because I kinda miss it.

[shaun]

do you need a lathe to make a lathe  

[DD.]

do you need a lathe to make a lathe  

Wasn't that on Steve Wright this afternoon?

[shaun]

yes it was yesterday dave
made me laugh gets embarrassing when your laughing as your driving on your own when the person along side you is watching you