Mini Metal Lathe

[Mike Wenman]

I'm looking to purchase a a 7" x 12" or 7" x 14" mini metal lathe, brand unknown. Most of them just list threading capabilities of 12 - 52 TPI, but am trying to find out if any of you with one of these has been able to cut 8 TPI? Given that these have a 16T TPI lead screw, mathmatically, change gear setup would need to be: A = 60, B = 40, C = 40 , D = 30. Would like to know if the gears can physically be put on as listed and mesh correctly.

Thanks.

[Jerry Marcantel]

Mike, this came up today in Green Valley, Arizona, close to Tucson. Do you have any interest????? I know there is no thread cutting avalible, but it looks good for the price....... .............. Jerry (in Tucson)



Posted: 2013-06-07, 11:29AM MST
Pratt & Whitney #3 Metal Lathe - $275 (Green Valley)



Pratt & Whitney #3 Metal Lathe
3 Jaw Chuck
54 Collets - .03 to .495
7 in Face Plate
Live & Dead Centers
Plus Other Accessories
Manual Feed
½ Horse Power Variable Speed Motor
See info at: http://www.lathes.co.uk/pratt%26whitney/

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Posted: 2013-06-07, 11:29AM MST
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[Brian Thornock]

If you really have your heart set on it, you could get one and convert it to CNC or CNC/manual and be able to cut literally any thread pitch you want. I have a little lathe that does not do any thread cutting, so I am toying with the idea of getting some stuff together and doing this, as I think it would be fun.

[Terry Beadle]

I recommend the following lathe and supplier.

http://www.lathemaster.com/LATHEMASTER8x14Lathe.htm

Great products and ready to roll out of the box.