I can't possibly be more excited to be picking up my South Bend 9A tomorrow! Do you guys remember your first major machine tool? Man... so unbelievably excited!!
So I've been doing a ton of research on leveling the bed. I picked up an 8" Starrett machinist level and think I have all my bases covered on setting up the machine. One thing I've been considering is how difficult it is to deal with a wood base moving throughout the changes of season. Since I don't yet have the experience...
Importance Of A Twist-free Lathe Bed: Leveling
So I've been doing a ton of research on leveling the bed. I picked up an 8" Starrett machinist level and think I have all my bases covered on setting up the machine. One thing I've been considering is how difficult it is to deal with a wood base moving throughout the changes of season. Since I don't yet have the experience...
Importance Of A Twist-free Lathe Bed: Leveling