Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] first lathe: room problem

If you mount it to a wood, "plate", you can then mount it to a table with a few
clamps, and thus retain the value of the table, while allowing the lathe to be
stored away when you need a table alone.

Bill

On Fri Dec 31 08:32:35 2004 Tom Hubin wrote:

>cannahockert wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>> This is my first post there, and please excuse my possibly incorrect
>> English!
>>
>> Well, I'm a frenchie, and I'm very interested into buying and
>> converting a small "RC-machines" lathe, VERY close to the usual (in
>> USA) 7x14.
>>
>> My current problem is ROOM. I don't have a good place to put the
>> lathe, so it could only be in my bedroom.
>>
>> I want (hope) to keep chips on the table with some Plexiglass
>> enclosing of the working area. That's first, and I frankly don't know
>> if I'm still reasonable or not. I've also heard about mounting a
>> vacuum cleaner hose on the toolpost, it could be an idea. And as
>> little lubrication as possible, no lube would be the best..
>>
>> Then, I'd like to know more about the amount of vibration this unit
>> makes, to be more precise: how sturdily has it to be bolted down? I
>> have a "regular" kitchen table, big enough but it's definitely NOT a
>> perfect "good and sturdy" bench! Would it be OK for the job if I bolt
>> the lathe onto a good thick wood plate, laid on the table? Or would
>> it better to consider another support?
>>
>> So, please don't laugh at these questions (I know it may sound
>> stupid), and please help! I know I'm lacking room (and money, I
>> wouldn't buy a mini-lathe if I had both).
>>
>> Thanks alot,
>>
>> François
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>Hello Francois,
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>I have a Sherline 5410 (metric 5400) CNC mill in the small bedroom of my
>two bedroom apartment. That is my shop and general storage/junk room.
>I also have a Sherline lathe that I bought at auction a year ago but
>have not yet set that up. It would easily setup on a kitchen table for
>use and hide in a closet for storage.
>
>I made a plywood base for the mill. Then used 1/2 inch PVC plumbing to
>make a lightweight and cheap frame around it. Then cut up transparent
>shower curtain liners from the dollar store and hung that from the
>frame.
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>I did not cover the top so chips sometimes escape that way. I often run
>with the front open for easy access so chips end up on my floor that
>way. Vacuum the floor as often as possible so you don't get chips on
>your shoes and track them around your home.
>
>Tom Hubin
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