Thread: Lathe questions

I thought I would drag up an old thread rather than start a new one. The lathe I was hoping to obtain was scrapped, much to my disgust although I am still searching for one at a good price.

Until I get one I will have to make do with my small lathe, as the friend who allowed me to use his earlier in the thread has now put it into storage awaiting a move interstate.

My lathe has a bad problem with chatter particularly when parting or facing probably due to its cheapness and small size. Would adding a quick change tool holder reduce this? They seem much more solid looking and easier to height adjust. Would attaching the lathe more firmly to the bench reduce chatter as well? It is sitting on a bench made of 4 x 2 timber, it came with a cabinet, but the bench makes it a better height.

Jeff

Jeff
A quick change won't help reduce chatter some things which might help. Reduce speed and or increase feed When facing if you have locks lock the saddle and the top slide same with parting also keep the radius of your cutting tool as small as possible while still keeping a reasonable finnish . Keep your cutting tool close to the holder and take heart in the fact that even in a top of the line lathe you will get chatter unless you can properly support the job

Noel