Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: cutting threads on lathe

doug98105 wrote:

>fine',
>
>If you only intend to use the lathe for threading the ends of your
>pipe then save yourself some time/money.
>
>Buy a small turret lathe or conventional lathe with bed turret and
>thread with a die head. It'll be as fast or faster than CNC.
>
>

Really, for what he is talking about, a small lathe spindle, with a
foot operated tighten-the-belts clutch, and something to support a
standard pipe die is all he needs. That could be done on a small
lathe, even a junker from the dumpster, as long as the spindle
bearings weren't too bad.

Jon