protc3

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i never need to move the uprights on my integy auto lathe.i spent about 1/2
hour setting it up to my liking and have never needed to touch it since.
all i do is shim the arm with motor shims and im set.all lathes need to have your endpoint stop adjusted for every different comm.they are all different.even 2 motors of the same wind and manufacturer.if you decide to go with a diamond bit,always double check your endstop so you dont hit the tabs.that will be the end of your bit.

BobbyDoyle

Does anyone just use their finger on one side of the armature to keep it from moving? Seems to work just fine in a pinch.

picco007

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There are many here who use the finger technique. It works fine too.

dakrat

i used to use my finger but it burns after a while. no need to shim the arms to fit the blocks, use a pinion and lock the arm in place.

calstarjig90j

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Here's pics of the adjustable fixture that is an option for all hudy lathes that makes prep time so much easier and faster. I would still put 1 teflon washer on each side of the armature just so the insides of the stands don't get worn out that bad.

*Topher*

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I am looking to buy a Hudy lathe. Can you plug these directly into your power supply? Also, how many cuts do you get on a carbide bit vs a diamond? Anyone know the difference between Hudy 101001 and Hudy 101401? This will be my first lathe so I was wondering if I would be able to see a considerable difference.

Retard

hudy advance comm lathe or orion quick set lathe?? which is better?

Derek K

i decided on the orion for my first lathe,i am very satisfied so far.can somene tell me where to get a diamond bit for it??the shop where i got the lathe acted like its impossible to get!! thx in advance

BobbyDoyle

www.carterdiamond.com

Hyper1

Yes,you can plug it directly into your P/S IF you have a adjustable voltage P/S,the two lathes your looking at are the advanced lathe and the tech lathe,the tech lathe has a middle shaft to prevent transfer of motor vibrations to your arm while your cutting,I have the tech lathe and it is very nice,as soon as I get my fantom lathe in I will be selling my tech lathe.Always get a diamond bit and V-blocks when buying any lathe,the diamond bit will last you probably the life of the lathe and it can be repaired if you chip the bit.I recently had a buddy throw his away thinking it was ruined.

*Topher*

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Hyper,

Thanks for your help. You wouldn't want to get rid of that lathe a little early would you?

Hyper1

Topher,

I would if I knew when the fantom was going to come in.Apparently they are in the process of making a new batch.