I was not so lucky - ordered a G0766 on 1/6 & was told early march ship date, called 3/23 and was told 'May 29... MAYBE' so I cancelled. Now starting the lathe search all over again... sheesh.
I was not so lucky - ordered a G0766 on 1/6 & was told early march ship date, called 3/23 and was told 'May 29... MAYBE' so I cancelled. Now starting the lathe search all over again... sheesh.
Sorry about your order and delays. But, to me, it was worth the wait. It's the best deal at a great performer. I just finished 6 custom mahogany hand pulls for my custom wall of drawers pantry. 40" long x x 2" diameter stock, and took me a good 2 hours. But the wife and kids are happy.
Maker of Fine Kindling, and small metal chips on the floor.
Embellishments to the Stars - or wannabees.
Mark, it wasn't a nick it is just a chip in the paint. But it was noticeable as I slid over it so I filed it smooth and waxed it. Looking for a couple different rests now. One shorter, and a few different sized bowl rests. I may try your suggestion after I get a spare rest.
"Everything will be alright in the end.... If it isn't alright, then it isn't the end!"
Maker of Fine Kindling, and small metal chips on the floor.
Embellishments to the Stars - or wannabees.
I think that it might be easier to braze or silver solder the drill rod to the cast iron tool rest. Welding cast iron can be tricky and can also result in a weld that can crack. I bought some A2 drill rod to experiment with. I was surprised to find that it is funny annealed. That is, dead soft. After I harden it I'll report my thoughts....
My neighbor did not do a continuous weld, just about 4 or 5 short welds 1/4" long each. He created a groove first with an angle grinder to lay the dowel rod into. He said the dowel blued a bit and may have de-tempered, but if it is softer than the surrounding regions I have not noticed it yet.
Maker of Fine Kindling, and small metal chips on the floor.
Embellishments to the Stars - or wannabees.