I use carbide 99% of the time on my 10K and i don't run it any faster or change the feed rate but thats just how i do it. I ran carbide inserts for 8 years on an 1899 18" lathe the same way and it ran

I'm guessing that you haven't used carbide before on this lathe. If this assumption is not correct then ignore this post <g>. Carbide works best with a heavy cut and a machine that can produce a lot

Brian, you don't give much info, but if the tools are similar to what I got, 1/4" IC triangle unmarked imported, they are indeed junk. For 1" cold rolled steel, 1/4 tips are too small and

Well, carbide certainly thrives under obscene SFPM and healthy feeds, but it doesn't need them. I've used a wide variety of carbide, from El Cheapo brazed to super-duper polycoated inserts, under a

Boy,,, the initial message sounded more like the tool is above center and rubbing instead of cutting. I use carbide inserts, and some no name brazed bits and seem to do ok even at really odd slow

First: Did you buy the Enco Brand or “Made in the USA”? Enco brand stuff is less than desirable. Second Carbide needs a deep cut and a high rate of RPM. Set your lathe on fastest RPMS and

For carbide the work needs to run much faster than HSS so check your speeds you'll find that there are separate speed recommendations for HSS and Carbide. A Machinery Handbook is a good starting

I just bought some 1/4" carbide tool cutter bits from Enco and I'm not having any luck in turning. I'm using a straight bit holder that is level with the bed, not the 16 1/2 degree holder and I just

I agree with Ed. Bigger fans can be acquired fromelectronic surplus houses for cheap. I bought a 5” 240V AC fan thathooks right into a VFD control point so that the fan is running whenever

This comment is intended for those who are trying to get by for the least amount of money or to use what you got and is not intended to be a recommendation for the technically "best" way to do it.

Hallo, I am posting this for an elderly friend who doesn't have a computer. He wishes to sell his very clean SB complete with two chucks, faceplate, 1/2hp motor, etc, etc. He lives in Cheshunt just

The shipping to my house would be over $260, according to the estimate on Ebay, which, of course, is ridiculous. Perhaps it would be less if I only asked him to sell me and ship me the motor. My only

Bob: Thanks so much for the info. Rusty

Well your sn means its a 1962 9"...Bob

Thanks Rich for the info. I'll get the right cutting oil and I'll reduce the size of the tip alittle. Brian

I just acquired a used (new for me) lathe. it is a South Bend 9 inch. the serial number is 49730NKX9. All I know is that the serial number is suppose to mean something. i brought it home and

You might consider buying a new or used 1 HP motor that is rated by the motor manufacturer as an inverter duty motor. They typically have much better and higher temperature rated insulation that will

H&H Industrial Products www.hhip.com Jim B.

Oh boy! You can lead a horse to water but... Who is HHIP so I can avoid them? Thanks to your post about Wholesale Tool having 15% off on 11/30 I got some decent hex and square 5C collets. They were

You would be paying a premium for the 10L parts that come with it thatyou already have. In addition the shipping to my house, not far from yours, is $ 235, Look