Clausing Lathe

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About our machine

• Model:
• Bed length:
• Swing:
• Spindle thread:
• Spindle bore:
• Tool post: Aloris BXA (200 series) compatible

Accessories

• 5C Collet chuck
• 3-Jaw chuck
• Coolant sprayer (not yet functioning)

User Guide

Safety

• NO LOOSE ITEMS WHILE OPERATING. No loose jewelry, hoodie strings, long hair needs to be tied back. This is the biggest risk when operating a lathe - if it grabs something on you and pulls you in, you will not be able to break free.
• SAFETY GLASSES. Hot metal chips and oil will fly off this machine. Protect yourself.
• NEVER LEAVE THE CHUCK KEY IN THE HEADSTOCK, EVEN FOR A SECOND. It can become a deadly projectile if you turn on the lathe with it in there.
• Make sure work is secured before turning on the lathe. While it's not moving, try to wiggle the piece in the chuck. If it moves at all, check your setup for problems.
• Ensure work and headstock will not collide with any part of the machine. With the power off, spin the chuck by hand to check this.
• Use sharp tools! Dull tools can catch the work and break the tool or the lathe itself.

Lubrication and Upkeep

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Oil Types:

• pending

Clean every time

• • Wipe inside and outside of collets before using
  • Clean inside chuck jaws before inserting material
  • After work - clean chips off of machine using brush and pan
  • Empty out chip catch-pan below ways

Controls

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Changing the chuck

To be done

Changing the speeds

To be done

Manuals

How to Run a Lathe - an old handbook with everything you need to know

Helpful Videos

• Essential Machining Skills: Working with a Lathe
• Mini machinist mallet - video of a mallet lathe project (warning: sick metal music playing the whole time)
• Grinding HSS tools
• Using dial indicators
• Using calipers and micrometers

Beginner Projects

• Machinist's Hammer - a project by Tim Nummy
• Whistle
• Storage Tube with hidden seam
• Spinning Top
• Decorative Ring
• Machinist Jack
• Chuck key

Tool bits and accessories

• Aloris BXA-style (200 series) quick-change toolpost with multiple tool holders

What we have for insert tool holders

• SHARS 1/2 X 4" RH MCLN INDEXABLE TURNING TOOL HOLDER CNMG
• MGEHR1616 Parting Off Turning Tool Holder
  • Insert: MGMN200
• Anytime Tools 5 Piece 1/2" MINI LATHE INDEXABLE CARBIDE INSERT TOOL BIT SET - link
  • Insert: TCMT 090204 - link

Where to buy

• AlexNLD - Toolholding - Inserts, tool holders, and more.
• MSC Direct - Tool Holding
• McMaster Carr - Everything, but also inserts and tool holders
• Ebay - Good ol' ebay, its got everything
• Amazon - Amazon also has everything