Recent content by 1reason

I also bought mine from HF. I have the one step up from the smallest based on reviews and comments I read online (7x12 instead of the 7x10). I know very little about lathes, so if anyone writes something not in agreement, you should likely heed what they say, albeit I will warn you, I went...

Is the idea to "bury" the graphite into the plastic, and how tight does one want the pin gage to be in relation to the inside diameter of the wheel? Thanks in advance

Thanks, yeah he's great

Hopefully I'm asking this correctly, and a little background first. I bought a bunch on BSA (made in USA) wheels, then my son and I sorted them (kinda made me a little mad that I couldn't see the numbers well, albeit I had it to my eight year old and he can see them with no difficulty. Clearly...

It seems like the fenders should be closer, The wheels have graphite on them (it's a seven year old's car) from the graphite on the axles (applied "wet")

On most of the builds here I'm seeing front and back fenders instead of simply going straight back. For the first time, we tried using the straight back approach. There's other issues, for example, how close the fenders are to the wheels and if they're actually providing much help, but I'm...

I use wall insulation. Mixed results. Easy to shape, albeit it doesn't play well with many of the glues you want to use, and breaks off very easily. Very lightweight though and that's the biggest attraction, along with the price. Looking for a better solution myself if that says anything.

HA, oh yes.... I have found the lawnmower method of finding things to be a highly effective strategy, albeit when found, it's not a good thing..... Wow, can't thank you enough. I will admit, I was worried when I turned the dial up to full speed. The wheels I worked on last night look like they...

Thanks again Mike. Not only did I not know that, I thought slightly higher was better than lower. I have learned to use a thick feeler guage to determine height. I was using a six inch machinist ruler, but somehow it's missing. With three sons, having things "missing" is something I'm afraid...

Thanks, and I'm glad I asked. I was thinking maybe I needed to slow down the wheel. Gonna do what you said about using a sharper tool, and spin it faster. Will report back, and thank you.

I thought at first it was a fluke, as I've lathed wheels in years past (I'm a newbe on a lathe though), and never had this issue before. As I turn the wheels, about half, the half nearest the car of the tread bows out and becomes a few thousands "wider" increasing the diameter of the wheel on...

I need to order some (I've heard two) pin gauges, can you tell me what size I should get?

Thanks for your reply, I appreciate it. Why is a four jaw chuck not as good at high speed? I have the three jaw that came with the lathe, so it's not hard for me to switch to a three jaw, but my thought was the four jaw is more accurate? Thanks Bob

I don't think my son and I are about to cut wheels as good as John based on other products I've bought and was happy with, albeit, I've come this far......(plus it's fun, frustrating, but fun). I think I understand what you mean by the straight shank collet holder vs. a machine taper, but not...