[Roadsplat]

Is there anyplace to send a lathe in to have it gone through?
I have a twister lathe that I want to get checked out.

Thanks

RC

 

[Alpha]

Twister is long out of business so they won't be able to check it out or replace any parts. Lathes usually don't have any problems unless they are used a ton and never cleaned. IF when you move the bit left to right and it feels gritty that's not good. Getting dirt or cuttings in the gimbles would be a problem. IF the blocks don't show wear from the armature then they should be good. The cutting bit if it's carbide should be sharpened or replaced probably every 10-20 cuts. If you have a micrometer make sure everything is straight with relation to the blocks, base, and gimbles.

 

[David Washburn]

maybe call twister and see if they do or call your local hobbyshop :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[Roadsplat]

As alpha stated Twister is no longer in business. I was looking to get the plastic pieces for the gimble and figured if there was a place to send it to I'd just do that.

Thanks for the replies though

RC

 

[gezer2u]

The "plastic" is Teflon. You can get it through McMaster- Carr http://www.mcmaster.com do a search for part # 8735K11. And see if they have the right thickness. The width you can cut with xacto knife.

 

[McLin]

I heard from a good source that Chris Dosick (sp) has a business where he lazar aligns our mini lathes. I like to have it done to my Hudy. Maybe between the two of us we can get a line on how to get in touch with him.

 

[Roadsplat]

Mclin: Yeah I'd be interested in that. Not exactly sure how to get a hold of him though. Anybody out there know how to get in touch with him?

Thanks for the info gezer2u. I got place a order with Mcmaster this week anyways so I'll add that to my order.



RC

 

[AutoDynamiX]

Dosie

Chris can calibrate your lathes for you. Not sure what he charges, but it will cut PERFECTLY straight.

I can get you in touch with him, but will not post his info. Feel free to email me through this site.

Greg Kraios

 

[McLin]

Greg, you have mail.

 

[Roadsplat]

Greg, also sent you mail.

Thanks

RC