Captain Dan
Plastic
- Joined
- Aug 8, 2019
Hi,
I just joined this forum. I have used a Taig lathe and just sold my 9x20 Jet lathe that I had for years.
I purchased a 10k lathe that was a one owner, only driven on Sunday and always garaged!
As far as I can determine, it is in pristine condition.
Currently, I am modifying a quick change tool post to fit on the lathe. Sorry, but I have used one for years and that is what I am going with.
The lathe is a late 80's lathe with a "Made in Korea" label. However, everything I have checked is imperial threads and wrench sizes and also including the lead screw, cross slide and top slide screws.
Back lash is minimal and the previous owner was very careful about cleaning and oiling. Plus most accessories except a set of change gear (I do have the required gears installed for the gearbox). This lathe has the double gear box, I guess like a "A" model.
Two items I have questions about.
One. The dials on the cross slide and top slide are the big ones and have markings for "200." I get it, but I will need to 're-program' my brain when turning to size.
Two. I have a horizontal drive unit. However, the handle for taking the tension off the belt is at the back of the drive unit. I need to reach all the way back to get to the lever. All the pictures that I have seen of 9 and 10k lathes show it just behind the head stock. Is this a change by the factory on the late models or did the previous owner make his own modification or can it be either way? Any help on this would be appreciated.
I am very pleased with the lathe.
Dan
I just joined this forum. I have used a Taig lathe and just sold my 9x20 Jet lathe that I had for years.
I purchased a 10k lathe that was a one owner, only driven on Sunday and always garaged!
As far as I can determine, it is in pristine condition.
Currently, I am modifying a quick change tool post to fit on the lathe. Sorry, but I have used one for years and that is what I am going with.
The lathe is a late 80's lathe with a "Made in Korea" label. However, everything I have checked is imperial threads and wrench sizes and also including the lead screw, cross slide and top slide screws.
Back lash is minimal and the previous owner was very careful about cleaning and oiling. Plus most accessories except a set of change gear (I do have the required gears installed for the gearbox). This lathe has the double gear box, I guess like a "A" model.
Two items I have questions about.
One. The dials on the cross slide and top slide are the big ones and have markings for "200." I get it, but I will need to 're-program' my brain when turning to size.
Two. I have a horizontal drive unit. However, the handle for taking the tension off the belt is at the back of the drive unit. I need to reach all the way back to get to the lever. All the pictures that I have seen of 9 and 10k lathes show it just behind the head stock. Is this a change by the factory on the late models or did the previous owner make his own modification or can it be either way? Any help on this would be appreciated.
I am very pleased with the lathe.
Dan