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28 minutes ago, Neverenoughwatches said:

Lol Mr.Creosote.  it's just a matter of time Mike, not if but when that Ebay search begins 🙂.

I've searched plenty Rich. Maybe a little one like your pic, fixed to a solid square of wood, I could then put it away when not in use,  hmmm 🤔

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1 hour ago, mikepilk said:

and (this will shock you 🤣) a tumble drier 

I'm sure a small lathe would fit on top of (or inside?) a tumble drier when not in use.

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12 minutes ago, mikepilk said:

I've searched plenty Rich. Maybe a little one like your pic, fixed to a solid square of wood, I could then put it away when not in use,  hmmm 🤔

A little 8mm Geneva style lathe would be the goto Mike. Now I have things in place, apart from a couple of shelves, I plan to do just what you suggest. A bit of 18mm ply as a base should do the trick methinks. I am determined that this be the “year of the lathe “ for me, learning lots in preparation for this goal.

 

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24 minutes ago, mikepilk said:

I've searched plenty Rich. Maybe a little one like your pic, fixed to a solid square of wood, I could then put it away when not in use,  hmmm 🤔

Lol yep, the idea is festering inside you, waiting to explode into a monumental, emotional event of Ebay spending 🤣. The watchmaker's I have is just a standard size Geneva pattern set onto a Borel frame with the motor behind operated by a foot pedal. The whole kit fits neatly into a small draw, I dont use it on either of my benches as they are too high. I use a fold out table that is usually cluttered with sharpening equipment, mostly where I polish or make parts at. 

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Keep going chaps, Mike is nearly there. Just one last little convincing push from a pro should do the trick @nickelsilver ? 😄

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27 minutes ago, tomh207 said:

A little 8mm Geneva style lathe would be the goto Mike. Now I have things in place, apart from a couple of shelves, I plan to do just what you suggest. A bit of 18mm ply as a base should do the trick methinks. I am determined that this be the “year of the lathe “ for me, learning lots in preparation for this goal.

They come in boxes !

Is 6mm too small ? (I don't even know what that refers to)

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5 minutes ago, mikepilk said:

They come in boxes !

Is 6mm too small ? (I don't even know what that refers to)

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6mm is the collet size, the smallest and the most common size. Could probably do just about everything that an 8mm lathe can do.

The main thing with a small lathe is getting one that has been looked after. That the head and tailstock are in good alignment,  recently discovered my big one is a touch out somewhere between the headstock and 4 jaw chuck or the bed tailstock end and the jacobs chuck. Will end up shimming the tailstock on the bed somewhere to get it closer. But anyways there are things that you can ask to confirm how good the alignment is. Next important thing is getting a good range of accessories with the lathe, that saves an awful lot of hunting around for them after the initial buy.

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46 minutes ago, mikepilk said:

They come in boxes !

Is 6mm too small ? (I don't even know what that refers to)

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Mike, the biggest issue with 6mm lathes is there are far fewer collets available for them. 8mm collets are still made and with an additional drawbar(may not be required) you can add to the set more easily if you need to. The BHI recommends 8mm because of this, you can read their recommendations in the free to view lesson 1 of the DLC.

 

Tom

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18 hours ago, nevenbekriev said:

It will be no problem for me to repair  it and send it back. You can learn on other movements, like Molnija, for which parts are available. This one will not allow mistakes, so it is not for beginners.

@nevenbekriev Starting to consider this option. Any assessment how much much it will comes to bring it to makers? 

On eBay are many different kits for lathes. Starting with low 130 bucks up till 6000. 

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On 1/1/2025 at 2:35 PM, Janis said:

@nevenbekriev Starting to consider this option. Any assessment how much much it will comes to bring it to makers?

It will be new year gift

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Hello, Nevenbekriev! 

I'm very grateful for Your forthcoming in this matter. Must say it left me in little a shock. 

Yes. I'm willing to send it to You. However I would like to take all shipping expenses (to and back) on me. 

 

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