Can I place a metal spindle on this lathe ?
2025552
Depends on how the spondal is made, check it out before you buy the spindal.
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.
1181367
Yes. This might reduce some on the noise this product makes. They are VERY noisy. The hands just slip over the center spindle.
1278850
No you cannot. Most high-powered, high-torque machines will be that way. The drive line is all metal for strength and durability, and the bearings are sealed. It also eliminates the leaks, and misalignment issues caused by improperly assembled removable blades. The down-side is it can be a bit tricky to clean.
1659628
Yes. Make sure there is a difference in the reflectiveness between the tape and the spindle. It should work well.
288205
Hi, I'm not sure of the core size, our machine (a Hypercom) doesn't use a spindle.
82291
I made a modification when in installing the one I purchased. Got a round wooden pole from Home depot , and placed it in front of the spindles worked out fine.
531627
Technically there is no reason you couldn't I guess - the bar is a different piece. However finding suitable metal, tapping new holes, etc might make it more trouble than it is worth. I had search for a jig for a smaller slotted saw and eventually decided on a bigger saw. The only other option is to make a jig using many of the available patterns online. Might not be the answer you were looking for, but hope it helps. : )
610419
I consider these to be strictly hand tools for use with a mallet. I do not think the wood/metal joint on the handle would stand up to lathe work.
2162420
The Rockler site was light on technical data, but a review here: http://www.newwoodworker.com/reviews/rklrminilathervu.html states "The hollow spindle has the popular 1" by 8 [threads per inch]outer threading that accepts virtually all popular aftermarket pieces such as a chuck." It should fit, and would be a nice accessory to your lathe.
1448175
Yes, you can access the bearings for lubrication, as seen in the pictures. I think you could control the tightness of bearings by controlling the tightness of the pedal on the spindle.
898236
No. This tool is designed to push the halfshaft out of the hub. That will leave the front bearing still pressed in the spindle. You want a hubtamer or hubshark.
912093
That would be cool, but I don't know how using the stock configuration... you will probably need to rudimentally lathe a solution.
936366
As long as both blades are of the same length and weight there shouldn't be a problem, if they are not there could be a difference in balance which would cause a good deal of vibration. which. in turn would damage the spindle shafts over time
848695
I am unfamiliar with your lathe. I only know that if the thread dimensions are consistent and you can swing the diameter there is no reason it should not.
907759
No, but I guess you could adapt it to do that with a welder maybe. Or maybe you could get a longer shaft from the manufacturer
499722
You might be able to. It might be a little tough. Just make sure to apply paste wax under the jig to ensure a smooth glide over the material. Hope this helps. Juan