Can this product be turned on a lathe and polished?
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Although I've never tried it, the final hardened plastic is almost just as hard as regular plastic. At least, it can withstand polishing depending on its density.
2112754
Really not a metal lathe. Jet doesn't seam to have adapters to do this. How ever if you really wish to do this you might be able to turn soft metals (brass, aluminum, copper) as you would a spindle. To ream out the center of a piece of metal you will have to figure out how to attach the metal to the head. Turning chisels can be used but will encounter more ware and heat than with wood. Also the Discarted metal will be hot so clean up all the wood chips from and around your lathe. Remember safety first.
788780
It looks like it can be done, maybe I `ll try it later .I plan to change a handle with leather.
912212
One could always install a Rheostat (just like on a Router Table) and control the speed from "0" to what ever speed it will do. The low speed is plenty slow for turning or polishing anything..............if one desires very, very slow........consider the "Mini Lathe". Just suggestions.
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I work exclusively with metal; maybe a lathe designed specifically for woodwork would be better suited for that application?
534788
It may be possible with a special drill bit. I have seen it done, but not specifically with this one.
1046764
you can, just keep in mind that this is not a flat lap grinder that will polish the entire surface at one time. It is a wheel and you will rotate your bottle around until you have all edges ground. It will not polish, just remove sharp edges.
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I've never tried, but you can adjust the grinding mechanism from fine to coarse so I'm guessing you could.
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Asked by gene m. What is the turn around for repair if lathe is sent to be repaired?
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This lathe is not configured as reversible. It can be made reversible by changing out the SPST on/off switch to a DPDT switch. This, however voids the warranty, So the 1014 /1014VSI ARE NOT REVERSIBLE LATHES, without voiding the warranty.
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use the solvent version instead of the waterbased. However you best call the company first. You did not specify the type of polished surface you have.
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Absolutely. You can do all types of engraving and woodworking with the correct tools. Check out the engraving kit
791138
To answer your question, yes you can. I used this lathe for a long time to make bowls even though they won't be big. You can only turn up to about 9 3/4" bowl on this lathe. You would either need a faceplate or a 4 jaw scroll chuck which can get pricey. When I had this lathe I bought a chuck for $100 that did the job then when I got into a bigger lathe and became a professional woodturner I got into bigger chucks. I have 2 Vicmarc VM 120's that cost me $350 just for the chuck not counting the $50 for the jaws. So your research before you buy a lathe, chuck or tools.
2112753
This lathe is only intended for wood working. You can turn some special brass projects such as those sold by Penn State. However, for all intents and purposes if you want to do metal turning get a metal working lathe.
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I did, it was heavy but doable. I opened the box while it was still in the back of the car. I took it out piece by piece. I can't recommend that lathe though. I strongly recommend a lathe headstock design where the bearing pre-load can be adjusted and the pulley is between the bearings not outboard of them.
498808
I have not used it for that but I imagine it would work great. Works very well on chisels and lathe tools.
293123
I don't see why not. This is a pretty small lathe but I think it would work. Not sure how the pen mandrel would attach. I'm guessing you would need to get a chuck for the lathe as it uses collets by default.