New here!!

[Grumpyoldman]

Just getting into machining. I was give an Emco Maximat V10-P Mentor lathe by a motorcycle re-builder. He had brought it up to Canada from Boston but he decided he didn't want to put any money into getting it running. Needed a new gear in the gear box. So I got it for free just for hauling it away. I spent the last year getting tooling and having a replacement motor rewired for 220v 3 phase. Old motor was 440V 3 phase. Anyway I am now ready to start MAKING THINGS. My interest are motorcycles and keeping my car and 83 GMC 3/4 pickup, 454ci engine, on the road. Want to make parts and tools for use on motorcycle and vehicles.

[kbalch]

Hi Grumpyoldman,

Welcome - glad to have you here!

Sounds great! Lots of motorcycle guys around here; what sort of bikes are you maintaining?

You might also enjoy checking out our motorcycle project site: BikeBuilds.net

Now that your lathe is ready to go, what's first on your build list?

Ken

[Jon]

Hi Grumpyoldman - welcome to HomemadeTools.net

What's next up on your projects list?

[Grumpyoldman]

Well, I have two things I'm going to make first one is a neck lock pin and then a grease coupling for lubing the speedometer via the spedo cable connection. I need to make some t nuts for the lathe. And looking at fabricating some armrest for the passenger seat on 83-91 Ventures plus a few other things. As far as bikes go I'm into Japanese bikes. I have 73 Suzuki 750K, 83 Yamaha XJ750K and a 86 Yamaha Venture Royale. My brother is a big time HD guy so I'll be doing some parts for him.

[kbalch]

Sounds good. I'm a bike guy, too, though I sold my stable (Ducati, Triumph x2, & Vespa) last year to make room for my car project. When I get that bay back, I'm pretty sure I can hear Ducati calling me. My wife doesn't really hear it, but our ears seem tuned to different frequencies.

Interesting idea for that grease coupling. Let's see some pics when you get going on it.

Ken

[Grumpyoldman]

Will do with the grease coupling. It's a must with 30 plus year old speedos they get a little stiff and lag if not lubed.

[DIYer]

Hi Grumpyoldman, looks like refurbishing that lathe has gotten you off to a good start, project wise. Welcome to the forums.