SHOPSMITH METAL LATHE CONVERSION

[paulk]

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I like this idea but I will be out a drill press.is it permanent or can you switch back?

I have a drill press very similar to yours. I love it. It would take an hour or 2 to convert back to a drill press. You can get these 10 ER machines for $10 - $300 in my locale. If you have the room I'd get a second machine. Right now I have 3. Paul

[Dztoolz]

I really like mine also.it has a little bit of slop in the Quill but I center punch everything.i like the thought of having a larger metal lathe.i have a micro lathe now.

[Nick79]

Hmmm in teresting idea, I own a 10ER Shopsmith, just sitting in the corner. Might consider this.

[carl blum]

Hello:
As a retired Tool Maker I can't help to notice the Chuck Wrench setting in the chuck. This is a big safety violation and could cause injury or damage if the lathe were turned on. I hope no one sees these pictures and think leaving the Chuck Wrench in the chuck is OK.
Thanks, Carl.

[carl blum]

Nice Job! Now please take the chuck wrench out of the chuck before it hurts someone!. Carl.

[carl blum]

Hi Gang:
Please touch up the photos with the chuck wrench in the chuck. I don't want anyone to think this is OK, it is extremely dangerous!
Carl.

[carl blum]

Hi Gang: Nice job. But please !NEVER! leave the chuck wrench in the chuck without your hand on it. If the lathe turned on the damage to the lathe and you might be horrible! Carl.
( wrench seen in 3 of the 9 photos! )