That sounds awesome, can you post some pics online?
Why not use a mill instead of a lathe? With a mill you can work on 1/2 of a large part, and flip it over to work on the other 1/2. With a lathe the whole thing has to spin, so generally you can't do as large a part.
Are you planning to just make one more adapter for yourself, or hoping to go into business making a bunch?
I have a $600 Harbor Freight Lathe/Mill/Drill combo, plus a Harbor Freight rotary table. It has been working OK, but my friend's larger machine certainly cuts faster with less vibration.
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From: paul holmes <
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Sent: Thursday, July 3, 2008 10:23:20 PM
Subject: [EVDL] what sort of lathe sufficient for adapter plate and making keyway
Hello! I just got done making my first adapter plate and coupler combo. It
works very well given the limited tools I had (Lee Hard had some awesome
suggestions). It was like giving birth to a Cactus, however. What would be
a good recommended basic lathe for future adapter plates and something that
could make a keyway on a motor shaft?
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