Hi!
Thank you for this opportunity to post!
My 1st post includes a couple of general questions!
I'm interested in doing thread cutting and general machining for the purpose of making telescope eyepieces and telescope tubes and mounts. Where should I start in buying a machine that can do moderately precision work? (I know, what is "moderately")!
I looked at Sherline, but it may be too small for some items. The South Bend
SB1001 and the Grizzly G9972Z are priced right. I think I will start with manual lathe/milling work then maybe jump to CNC in the future.
I've considered Grizzly tool room and gunsmith lathes, but still I'm TOTALLY in the dark over where to start and what to buy! Although, the SB1001 looks enticing plus it is light and movable to a 3rd floor workshop. Is it accurate enough?
Is there a lathe specifically designed for precision threading?
I'm all over the map with these questions! SORRY!
It seems like I may need to buy several machines to do all of the work that I have in mind as optics making can require close tolerances.
Your help in much appreciated!
Happy Holidays!
David Lucas
Thank you for this opportunity to post!
My 1st post includes a couple of general questions!
I'm interested in doing thread cutting and general machining for the purpose of making telescope eyepieces and telescope tubes and mounts. Where should I start in buying a machine that can do moderately precision work? (I know, what is "moderately")!
I looked at Sherline, but it may be too small for some items. The South Bend
SB1001 and the Grizzly G9972Z are priced right. I think I will start with manual lathe/milling work then maybe jump to CNC in the future.
I've considered Grizzly tool room and gunsmith lathes, but still I'm TOTALLY in the dark over where to start and what to buy! Although, the SB1001 looks enticing plus it is light and movable to a 3rd floor workshop. Is it accurate enough?
Is there a lathe specifically designed for precision threading?
I'm all over the map with these questions! SORRY!
It seems like I may need to buy several machines to do all of the work that I have in mind as optics making can require close tolerances.
Your help in much appreciated!
Happy Holidays!
David Lucas