Let's See Your Lathe

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(06-11-2015, 04:55 PM)EdK Wrote: Nice companion to your mill Mike.  

Ed

Thanks Ed. I purchased both from Matt as a package deal at the same time. I received my lathe just a few weeks ahead of the mill last year.

(06-11-2015, 04:56 PM)EdK Wrote: OK Greg, now you've got someone else to harass about clean machines. Mike puts me to shame.  

Ed

I apologize for that. I keep them very clean. A clean shop is a happy shop. I can't work or function in clutter. When I get a couple of projects in there at once I

(06-11-2015, 08:30 PM)PixMan Wrote: I also like the tools that way. Mine would be a much longer reach if I did it that way so I can't even if I had fabrication and welding equipment. The tube brackets for the chuck keys is a great idea too!

I'm curious about the chuck on there, it looks rather unusual. Why is it so "thick" from the spindle mount out to the face of it? I can't recall ever seeing one like it.

The chuck is a Gator (by Fuerda) 6-jaw Set-Tru style. Great chuck, I love it.

Mike.