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Hi all. Iv'e been searching and searching lol. Iv'e come across this lathe and wonder if anyone would say yes this would do ...Thanks. £100 is alot too me with 6 kids. SIP LatheOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Think of the kiddies Magpie..  Not a bad price thought, I'm still not yet convinced a lathe is needed, but that's just my opinion.
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Looks a bit big to me. Although dearer, the Proxxon is more compact and seems to fit the bill for the kind of modelling we are doing. I know you are not convinced Colin, but you have already done some superb masts and spars. I'm not sure I can match those skills and am finding the wood turning interesting in itself.
Mike T
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I'm with Colin and not sure you really need one and I for one am going to try and avoid it. As a joiner (amongst other things!)and although its been a while since I've done any lathe work I used to do quite a bit. This really isn't a model lathe and I think you'd struggle to turn wood down to the sort of sizes you'd need on this model. Not saying it's not possible but getting down to the thickness you'd need your more likely to snap the material before you get there on this. If you really do want to use one then you need to look at specialist model lathes. not sure if this would hold large enough material at 12" but its the type of thing you would want to look for. http://www.axminster.co....rning-lathe-prod725280/
Sam
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Morning all, I did think about getting a lathe when I was doing the Bounty but to be honest I didnt think the work needed to be done at the time was enough, I'm interested but the cost is to high. I use the Proxxon saw 100 times more and that can be justified.
Ive seen some amazing work done on a small lathe for model ships and I'm in awe, so a good tool for various jobs..YES.
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Thanks for help. One main reason aswell for one is the masts. I'm tapering some at the moment in a drill but snapped 2. If there was an easier way then i think i would go that a way. Thanks Chris..On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Seen this? http://www.cornwallmodel...talog/mantua_lathe.html
Our trusty friends at Cornwall Models ride to the rescue again....just bear in mind you need the transformer as well,total price £114 ish..but made for the job as masts will pass through the centre of chuck. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Blue_Joe wrote:I'm with Colin and not sure you really need one and I for one am going to try and avoid it. As a joiner (amongst other things!)and although its been a while since I've done any lathe work I used to do quite a bit. This really isn't a model lathe and I think you'd struggle to turn wood down to the sort of sizes you'd need on this model. Not saying it's not possible but getting down to the thickness you'd need your more likely to snap the material before you get there on this. If you really do want to use one then you need to look at specialist model lathes. not sure if this would hold large enough material at 12" but its the type of thing you would want to look for. http://www.axminster.co....rning-lathe-prod725280/
Sam The Proxxon is the one that most are recommending, Tomick recommended it to me. It can handle the length of the masts because it hs a unique feature which allows you to pass the wood through the motor unit and out through the 'chuck' towards the end piece, so you can turn one end and then replace it in the lathe round the other way to do the other end. When I get a chance in between the Victory build I am looking forward to using my lathe to turn the masts and spars for HMS Halifax which has been ignored somewhat while the launch has progressed. Mike T
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lathe size dose not matter its how you handel it yes time served turnner and fitter done masts on big enginnering lathes
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willie wrote:lathe size dose not matter its how you handel it yes time served turnner and fitter done masts on big enginnering lathes But you said it all - time served turner, most on here are amateurs (no offence intended to anyone) and using such small diameters on a full size lathe just is going to give most more hassle than they need!!!
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hi all just to let you know i use a small lathe i find it brill for small parts spars etc just made the windlass on mine i found mine on ebay it is
a unimat 1 basic it sands jig saw drills and turns only paid £50.00 but a cool bit of kit look on google for info i cracked the cog on mine and contacted the manufactures and the sent me one out next day foc
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Blue_Joe wrote:willie wrote:lathe size dose not matter its how you handel it yes time served turnner and fitter done masts on big enginnering lathes But you said it all - time served turner, most on here are amateurs (no offence intended to anyone) and using such small diameters on a full size lathe just is going to give most more hassle than they need!!! anny one can work a lathe even home made ones what i mean when you take a cut dont try it all at once small cuts for small jobs large cuts for large jobs the smaller the cut the better the finish
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