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  1. K

    Can anyone out there ID this LeBlond lathe?

    Thanks MH!
  2. K

    Can anyone out there ID this LeBlond lathe?

    Got it. Thank you again, John. I already have a pretty big lathe but might have to pick this one up if only to find it a good home
  3. K

    Can anyone out there ID this LeBlond lathe?

    Thanks John. Can you elaborate?
  4. K

    Can anyone out there ID this LeBlond lathe?

  5. K

    Coolant- when to use

    Good info I had read that some change the motor out for something that turns faster but sounds like I can cross that task off my to do list
  6. K

    Coolant- when to use

    Good points by both marka and gordon I'm leaning toward carbide just because I think I'll get to the point of making parts that I need quicker A concern that I have going this route is that I've read that old machines like mine turn too slowly for carbide inserts Is that true?
  7. K

    Coolant- when to use

    All good reasons to go with HSS but it seems to me that as a beginner I can start making things more quickly with carbide inserts Do you agree?
  8. K

    Coolant- when to use

    Thanks marka Yup. No only hobbiest but total noob at that! Appreciate your words of advice- very helpful They prompt me to ask why you choose to use HSS tooling almost exclusively
  9. K

    Coolant- when to use

    I like it!
  10. K

    Coolant- when to use

    Thanks for the 2Cs Don
  11. K

    Coolant- when to use

    Thank you. Lots of food for thought there
  12. K

    Coolant- when to use

    New lathe user/owner here. I've been watching YT videos and sometimes cuts are made dry. When is coolant recommended?
  13. K

    12"C advice

    Thank you G
  14. K

    12"C advice

    Thank you John!
  15. K

    12"C advice

    Thank you for your kind and helpful words Ultra Happy to hear there are 12C owners on PM Is there a user's group like many other brands have? When I repaint it (wonder what it was originally), I'll look into getting rid of the custom electrical box- probably practical but not very attractive...
  16. K

    12"C advice

    Thanks DG All the oil cups say "No Oil M.T.S. 5/26/22" Any idea what that means?
  17. K

    12"C advice

    Just bought my first lathe at auction! Any 12"C owners out there? Any advice on setup, what to do first, what to look for, etc appreciated
  18. K

    Springfield lathe opinions

    Thank you John
  19. K

    LeBlond users group

    Thank you Kirt
  20. K

    LeBlond users group

    I know there is a users groups for Sheldon lathes Is there a LeBlond users group?

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