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amateurstuntman
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 Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: Reccomend a Lathe/mill combo please. |
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Hi, I have registered to ask this question, I have been reading as a guest for a while but I have a rather specific question.
I know nothing about machine tools or their operation and I intend to teach myself but eventually I want to be able to cut a 14mm-ve thread internal and external with the lathe and to be able to cut an oval shape out of ally with the mill.
I would rather get a mill and lathe I can do this on and then teach myself rather than get a beginner's tool and then have to buy a more capable machine when I get more skills.
So can anyone reccomend a lathe that can cut a 14mm -ve thread and a mill with a (don't know if it is called this) dividing table so I can cut curves.
Thanks in advance.
*edit* I have a budget of around £1000, I can stretch it a bit if I have to.
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Id beinclined to buy a tap and die for the threads. You can use these in a lathe.
As for the oval, how big?
I think you mean rotary table.
Another thing to consider, is how much room you have, single phase or 3 phase?
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amateurstuntman
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The only 14mm-ve tap and die I have found was over £100 for the die and £80 for the tap set, I suppose it would be cheaper if I don't have to buy a top-end lathe.
The oval I need to make to repair my toys is equivalent to a 14mm circle cut across it's diameter and a 2mm x 14mm rectangle inserted in the middle.
Rotary table rings a bell.
Thanks.
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I've got sort-of garage and a half sized basement for my tools so space isn't a concern, there is a 6' by 6' aperture to get things into the basement too.
I would prefer single phase so I can run it from my domestic supply without further expense.
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The only 14mm-ve tap and die I have found was over £100 for the die and £80 for the tap set, I suppose it would be cheaper if I don't have to buy a top-end lathe.
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Thanks a lot.
I got a Proxxon 230 at a tool auction and I will get the separate tap and die set and get learning.
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