Thanks Larry! You are a great teacher and it’s obvious you walk the walk. I’m just getting into turning wood and it’s great to get good guidance from a straight shooter like you. Wishing you many happy turns in the years to come. I’ve decided to go Harbor Freight tomorrow to follow your suggestions. Many thanks!
Just watched your video, it's what I like, straight forwatd , no BS. I subbed. Look forward to hearing more from you. I have one of harbor freight 8X12 mini lathe. other than being a little underpowered, it has not given me the first problem and it gets lots of use since I'm a fresh cancer survivor, they won't let me work yet so my little wood shop (hobby, craft) is a lot of my therapy. The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I'm gonna go back to work soon as my body does some more healing. Again, thank you.
Larry, thank you for being so colorful and thorough while doing your videos. I can honestly say that I enjoy watching your videos more than any others. I have learned a great deal from you and plan to continue learning while embarking on this wood turning adventure!
Larry, i simply love your refreshingly honest and down-to-earth presence we can see from watching your video. Instant like and new subscriber for me! And you've tipped the scales for me towards getting a harbor freight lathe, without making me feel like im just settling. Thank you!
I have one of these lathes and like you I didn't want to spend an arm and leg for one. I beefed up the legs with some 2' angle angle put a shelf on the bottom mounted it on wheels with some screw lifts that get the wheels off the ground for when I start something off balance. So far I have have no problems. I like the box you mounted and I think I will copy it. My shop is small and need all the storage I can get, that is also why it is on wheels as most of my big tools. Thanks.
Thank you for your honest review. I have this lathe, turn only table and island legs and spindles for furniture and kitchens. Treat the lathe with respect and it will be good to you.
Thank you for mentioning the close call you had with tools stored over your lathe bed. I’m all about learning from other people’s experiences rather than having to learn firsthand!
Amen sir! I have the same lathe and have had it for almost two years now and as long as you’re resourceful and crafty enough to come up with ideas and things to help counter some of the lathes shortcoming, it can be a pretty decent tool. I have turned quite a few large items on my channel and like you said if it craps out tomorrow, I’d be next in line at harbor freight to buy me another. Also like your motor upgrade video. Well done sir.
Larry -- I just discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the woodturning community. The HF lathe was my first lathe. I think its a good value and a good starter/general purpose lathe. I upgraded to an Australian made Woodfast lathe (the line was purchased by Rikon a decade or so ago, and the lathes are now made in the Far East). I wanted it's larger swing and electronic variable speed. While my Woodfast is still my primary lathe, I still use my HF on a regular basis. It's fine for spindles and smaller bowls, but it's primary use now is as my buffing station. My point is the HF is a great "first lathe" because it allows you to experience most of what's available in turning without much expense. You might outgrow it, but even if you do it can still be a productive tool in your shop.
Jet has the same lathe. Harbor Freight is a knock off. Just go to the Jet site and find the same lathe. They have a hand wheel for it, it works fine. Somewhere in all the comments, I put the part number, but it's been too long. Take care, Larry
what size wheele handle do you have I believe you said a jet wheele but I am going to try what you did. my name is Betty first time wood tuning keep me posted with the updates you do Larry good luck with your turning.
Great video. I have the next size up in this lathe range. Marketed in Australia under the brand "HAFCO" by Hare and Forbes Machinery (have seen many different branded versions of these Chinese made lathes in various TH-cam clips). The mods you have made I will copy myself, as you have identified almost all of the issues with these lathes and addressed them well. One other thing I have found - the original tool rest is made of VERY cheap and poor quality cast iron - mine snapped the post when I had only had the lathe for about two weeks. Luckily I have access to a large metal working lathe at work, and managed to make a new post out of mild steel stock, and joined it to the original tool rest. I have since purchased a number of after-market tool rests and use them most of the time now. My next project is going to be making an enclosed cabinet below the lathe bed - your idea there is brilliant. The original "shelf" is of no use in its current form - all it does is collect wood shavings.
Yeah, there is a bunch of those look-a-like lathes out there. What tickles me is how much better some people think the Jet or King Canada is than the Harbor Freight 12X36 lathe. When in fact it's the same exact lathe. Look at this Jet below, $919 while the Harbor Freight is $329.99 before discounts. I paid like $260 for mine. Thanks, Larry www.homedepot.com/p/JET-12-in-x-36-in-Variable-Speed-Woodworking-Lathe-with-Legs-708352/204024413 www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-x-33-3-8-eighth-inch-wood-lathe-with-reversible-head-34706.html
Yep - I've seen the same here. Pity we can't get them at the same prices that you can over there though. The model you have shown is the WL18 in HAFCO range, at $539. I have the WL20 at $693. Unfortunately that's about the best prices I could find in Australia. www.machineryhouse.com.au/W382 www.machineryhouse.com.au/W384
@@powerswv1 Hi chris i been tryng for a long to find what size is it but nobody knows . anyway i will buy the manual thanks very much for answer and sorry my bad english
Hi. I have this lathe here in the uk sold under the "Axminster" brand. I've had mine 3 years now and purchased it, almost new condition, second hand. So far I've had to change the start capacitor, and replace the large tool rest that snapped when I had a big "catch" one day. It was made of the cheapest pig iron and really not fit for purpose anyway! The banjo mechanism is totally worn out now and I struggle to get it to grip on the bed. The same applies to the quill that is also worn badly and wants to jam up a little sometimes. Both problems caused by the cheap Chinese steel these are made from. I tell you this in the hope that a reader will be able to post a link for any of us to buy spare parts. Administer here in the uk are not interested. (Typical). I'm an avid TH-camr, and I see this lathe in shops around the world. Having said all that, I agree. For the price and the huge amount of work its done for me so far, I think its probably hard to beat. Happy holidays to all.
Jet, they have a lathe that's exactly the same. HF is a knock-off of the jet lathe. If you will look in the comments, somewhere I gave the part number. But it's been a long time. Good luck, Larry
Thank you Larry for the upgrade tips. I am also needing to get the wheel from Jet for the headstock, Would you happen to have the part # from Jet, or thread count available please? Dave
@@TheWoodWhirler Hi Larry, thanks again for the information you provided and I see the price on the hand wheel has gone up considerably. It's now $62.67 hand wheel Part Number: 708344 1 Reviews Jet Availability: 4 in stock Price: $62.67 Quite the price hike.. I will look around to see if this is cheaper elsewhere. I know you have nothing to do with the price on this and I bet you were happy to have gotten yours when you did. Thx...
Really enjoyed your video. After watching yours and a few others I made my decision. I am gonna purchase mine soon. Thank you for your video. It was very helpful
The Harbor Freight lathe is a good place to start. There is nothing wrong with it considering the cost. It will get the job done. I've moved up to a much bigger/costlier lathe. The HF lathe was an excellent lathe to learn on. If you don't like turning you're not out that much money and probably can sell it and get your money back. Good luck and if I can help you don't hesitate to ask, Larry
The Wood Whirler thank you. I will start out on the Harbor Freight lathe. I want to turn bowls and I think it will be a great way to start with small bowls and such. Thank you and if I have questions I will be sure to ask you.
You can turn pretty good size bowls with the HF. But you need to start with balanced blanks, the HF is really light and will walk the floor. Take care, Larry
Ill be getting this lathe. I keep hearing that people, swell as you, say its a little underpowered with the 3/4 horse motor. I may also buy a 1.5 or 2hp motor and swap it out and sell the 3/4 motor or even keep it for something else. Thanks for the good review!
Thanks for the review. Have been woodworking my whole life but New to wood turning. Looking to buy your same lathe. I’m really worried about it being under powered. Not much of a gear head but couldn’t I just take the motor off and replace it with a 1 1/2 hp motor?
My question is, "Would you buy it again?" I'm wanting to get a lathe for the occasional project but don't want to spend a small fortune. If I get one of these will I be replacing it soon or will I be happy with it. I respect and value your opinion.
Larry, I called the parts place for the handwheel, and they tell me that it does not have a threaded end piece to left hand screw into the back of the head stock. How did you attach it to the headstock?
Thanks for letting me know that the hand wheel is reverse thred. I tried normal 1/2"-13tpi, 7/16"- 14tpi (too small) & 12mm-1.75 none fit! Is the handwheel 1/2"-13tpi Left-Hand Threaded? I know the other of head stock is 1"-8tpi.
I don't know, I haven't had that lathe for over a year. Just go to Jet, find the lathe that looks like the HF lathe, go to parts and find the hand wheel. About $30-35, It will fit. Take care, Larry
The handwheel is 1/2"-13tpi Left-Hand Thread, I got a 1-1/2" long bolt, mounted it with the head epoxied flush in a 1x 6, then turned it round & glued a sanding disk on it. Now I have a 2 in 1 handwheel /sanding disk.
Thomas, This bolt you got, it's a 1/2"-13tpi reverse thread? and did the hardware store have that? Is it that simple and cheep? So I can get this bolt and turn a disk for it instead of spending $52 on the Jet wheel?
Yes it is a 1/2"-13tpi reverse thread, but I had to special order it, since NO hardware stores or auto parts stores in my area (which includes a large industrial city) have them in stock. I got a 1-1/2" long grade 5 bolt, mounted a 3/4" thick X 7-1/2" X 7-1/2" board, with no knots, on it. I flesh mounted it, epoxied it in, rounded it to 6" and added a sanding disk. I not only have a hand wheel but also a sanding disk on my HF 12" x 36" lathe, for less than US $ 20!
I was wondering if you have some dimensions of the storage box you built under the lathe. I have one of these and think that would be a great modification for me to do. Did you cross over the leg bars? from the video it appears that you did not?
hey Larry. recently was shown your channel. keep on doing what you do. good info. On another note the knock out bar problem if you get a nut the same as your spindle put it on before you insert the drive spur then you can back the nut off to force the spur drive out. just a suggestion. have a good one. yak
Good idea about the Nut, I will take your advise. I just turned a black walnut vase with extremely dry wood on my converted HP lathe. And, damn it works well. Take Care, Larry
Go to the jet site and look for a lathe that looks just like yours. The HF lathe is a knock off of the jet. Sorry, it just been too long since I had that lathe. Take care, Larry
Has anyone been able to do indexing with this lathe? At the back of the motor, rear end of the headstock. there is a female threaded hole, with the retention ring. It appears that indexing can be implemented using this female threaded hole (with a bolt that fits this size and pit of thread and a graduated disk), but I have yet to find out what thread it is.
If you lay your cutting tool on the top of your hip and hold it horizontally towards the center of your headstock output shaft, that will be where your height should be. That will tell you how much you should raise the lathe. You will also need to weight down or bolt your lathe to the floor. Out of balance stuff will make it walk the floor. See ya, Larry
@@BradsWorkbench Long as you turn small stuff you will be fine. If you turn larger out of balance pieces of wood, you will need 2 or 3 toolboxes. If I can help you, let me know, Larry
If you want to slow down the walking of your lathe. Move your head stock towards the center on the other side of your legs. That will help you tremendously
You do realize that video is over 6 years old? I haven't had that lathe for 5 years. I now have a Grizzly G0800 which weighs 867lbs and is bolted to the floor. Problem solved!!! It is nice to know that folks are looking at all my videos. Thanks and take care, Larry
Thanks for the video and have had the same lathe for about two + years. I've been having a problem where the lathe won't stay at lowest speed settings while I'm rough turning, it keeps slipping to higher speeds. Any idea on that? I don't think it is belt related, but not sure what exactly is causing it. Any help is appreciated.
I no longer have that lathe, but it was good while I had it. I converted it to a variable speed lathe with reverse using a tread mill motor. Quite an adventure. Thanks and take care, Larry
That's about all it can be. Sometimes you get a little oil on the ways and it's hard to keep it tight. Also you might want to take it apart and flat file both surfaces, leaving them a little rough. I hate thing that don't work right. If I can help you let me know. Take care, Larry
OK, good to know. You maxed out the tightener bar. On the tightener there is a big nut. It's underneath the ways, easy to get to. Anyway, that's your adjustment, just tighten it up a half turn or so. That should fix it.
Take it back. Maybe it has a problem. Remember, you get what you pay for. Still worth the money. Or maybe, just maybe, it's the operator. Take care, Larry
I can't keep the head stock and tail stock aligned. If you try to turn something that isn't balanced it doesn't go slow enough to let you get it balanced. The wood whirled did a lot of modifications to his and still traded it off and got a better one I don't follow him any more. I still have a lot of fun with my lathe, just wish I had of saved my money and bought a better one.
I wanted a larger lathe, that was the only reason. My HF was great, it was just too light. It is still in use and works great. In fact, I am getting ready to buy another one for my grandsons too use. To keep the head stock aligned on the HF you need to keep it real tight. Come on back, I do some interesting things. Take care, Larry
Thanks Larry! You are a great teacher and it’s obvious you walk the walk. I’m just getting into turning wood and it’s great to get good guidance from a straight shooter like you. Wishing you many happy turns in the years to come. I’ve decided to go Harbor Freight tomorrow to follow your suggestions. Many thanks!
Don't know exactly what I did, but you are welcome. Keep in touch. Any problems, let me know. Larry
Just watched your video, it's what I like, straight forwatd , no BS. I subbed. Look forward to hearing more from you. I have one of harbor freight 8X12 mini lathe. other than being a little underpowered, it has not given me the first problem and it gets lots of use since I'm a fresh cancer survivor, they won't let me work yet so my little wood shop (hobby, craft) is a lot of my therapy. The good Lord willing and the creek don't rise, I'm gonna go back to work soon as my body does some more healing. Again, thank you.
It certainly is a good lathe for the money. Keeping busy will keep you alive. Take care, Larry
Larry, thank you for being so colorful and thorough while doing your videos. I can honestly say that I enjoy watching your videos more than any others. I have learned a great deal from you and plan to continue learning while embarking on this wood turning adventure!
Thanks Marty. I have no plans to stop. I probably learn more than you. It makes me better when I show my work. Take care, Larry
Larry, i simply love your refreshingly honest and down-to-earth presence we can see from watching your video. Instant like and new subscriber for me! And you've tipped the scales for me towards getting a harbor freight lathe, without making me feel like im just settling. Thank you!
I have one of these lathes and like you I didn't want to spend an arm and leg for one. I beefed up the legs with some 2' angle angle put a shelf on the bottom mounted it on wheels with some screw lifts that get the wheels off the ground for when I start something off balance. So far I have have no problems. I like the box you mounted and I think I will copy it. My shop is small and need all the storage I can get, that is also why it is on wheels as most of my big tools. Thanks.
Thank you for your honest review. I have this lathe, turn only table and island legs and spindles for furniture and kitchens. Treat the lathe with respect and it will be good to you.
OK, Thanks, Larry
Thank you for mentioning the close call you had with tools stored over your lathe bed. I’m all about learning from other people’s experiences rather than having to learn firsthand!
I still do it. I just make sure the lathe is not whirling. Thanks, Larry
Great problem solver. Thanks for sharing all this information with us. People don't think of sharing and yet it's so helpful and important. Hugs❤
Amen sir! I have the same lathe and have had it for almost two years now and as long as you’re resourceful and crafty enough to come up with ideas and things to help counter some of the lathes shortcoming, it can be a pretty decent tool. I have turned quite a few large items on my channel and like you said if it craps out tomorrow, I’d be next in line at harbor freight to buy me another. Also like your motor upgrade video. Well done sir.
For the money, it can't be beat. Take care, Larry
Thank you. Same to you Larry.
Larry -- I just discovered your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the woodturning community. The HF lathe was my first lathe. I think its a good value and a good starter/general purpose lathe. I upgraded to an Australian made Woodfast lathe (the line was purchased by Rikon a decade or so ago, and the lathes are now made in the Far East). I wanted it's larger swing and electronic variable speed. While my Woodfast is still my primary lathe, I still use my HF on a regular basis. It's fine for spindles and smaller bowls, but it's primary use now is as my buffing station.
My point is the HF is a great "first lathe" because it allows you to experience most of what's available in turning without much expense. You might outgrow it, but even if you do it can still be a productive tool in your shop.
I'm glad you found my channel. It's fun to do. Pass it along. Take care, Larry
Thanks so much for sharing your upgrade Larry. I've got the same lathe and agree with everything you pointed out.
You are welcome Jack, Larry
I see you added a hand wheel on the end How did you do it?
Jet has the same lathe. Harbor Freight is a knock off. Just go to the Jet site and find the same lathe. They have a hand wheel for it, it works fine. Somewhere in all the comments, I put the part number, but it's been too long. Take care, Larry
Larry, awesome video and I learned allot. Thanks for posting.
Good deal, that's what it's all about. Thanks, Larry
what size wheele handle do you have I believe you said a jet wheele but I am going to try what you did. my name is Betty first time wood tuning keep me posted with the updates you do Larry good luck with your turning.
Hey Betty, sorry I can't help you. You do realize the video is about 7 years old. I haven't had that lathe for about 6 years. Take care, Larry
Great video. I have the next size up in this lathe range. Marketed in Australia under the brand "HAFCO" by Hare and Forbes Machinery (have seen many different branded versions of these Chinese made lathes in various TH-cam clips). The mods you have made I will copy myself, as you have identified almost all of the issues with these lathes and addressed them well. One other thing I have found - the original tool rest is made of VERY cheap and poor quality cast iron - mine snapped the post when I had only had the lathe for about two weeks. Luckily I have access to a large metal working lathe at work, and managed to make a new post out of mild steel stock, and joined it to the original tool rest. I have since purchased a number of after-market tool rests and use them most of the time now.
My next project is going to be making an enclosed cabinet below the lathe bed - your idea there is brilliant. The original "shelf" is of no use in its current form - all it does is collect wood shavings.
Yeah, there is a bunch of those look-a-like lathes out there. What tickles me is how much better some people think the Jet or King Canada is than the Harbor Freight 12X36 lathe. When in fact it's the same exact lathe. Look at this Jet below, $919 while the Harbor Freight is $329.99 before discounts. I paid like $260 for mine. Thanks, Larry
www.homedepot.com/p/JET-12-in-x-36-in-Variable-Speed-Woodworking-Lathe-with-Legs-708352/204024413
www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-x-33-3-8-eighth-inch-wood-lathe-with-reversible-head-34706.html
Yep - I've seen the same here. Pity we can't get them at the same prices that you can over there though. The model you have shown is the WL18 in HAFCO range, at $539. I have the WL20 at $693. Unfortunately that's about the best prices I could find in Australia.
www.machineryhouse.com.au/W382
www.machineryhouse.com.au/W384
OK, take care, Larry
Very good review. I like your down to earth work arounds. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Phil, Larry
Nice video . Do you know how is called the screw going in the spindle ??
No man, sorry I haven't had that lathe for over 2 years. Thanks for viewing, Larry
Hi, I have the same lathe and am wondering if you ever found out what exactly that screw size is?
@@powerswv1 Hi chris i been tryng for a long to find what size is it but nobody knows . anyway i will buy the manual thanks very much for answer and sorry my bad english
Hi. I have this lathe here in the uk sold under the "Axminster" brand. I've had mine 3 years now and purchased it, almost new condition, second hand. So far I've had to change the start capacitor, and replace the large tool rest that snapped when I had a big "catch" one day. It was made of the cheapest pig iron and really not fit for purpose anyway! The banjo mechanism is totally worn out now and I struggle to get it to grip on the bed. The same applies to the quill that is also worn badly and wants to jam up a little sometimes. Both problems caused by the cheap Chinese steel these are made from. I tell you this in the hope that a reader will be able to post a link for any of us to buy spare parts. Administer here in the uk are not interested. (Typical). I'm an avid TH-camr, and I see this lathe in shops around the world. Having said all that, I agree. For the price and the huge amount of work its done for me so far, I think its probably hard to beat. Happy holidays to all.
The jet one just like it and Harbor Freight one I reviewed have sites where they sell parts, try and google them. Thanks, Larry
Mr Wood Whirler, where did you get the Handwheel for your Lathe
Jet, they have a lathe that's exactly the same. HF is a knock-off of the jet lathe. If you will look in the comments, somewhere I gave the part number. But it's been a long time. Good luck, Larry
Thank you, I found it, 1/2in 12tpi LH
Thank you Larry for the upgrade tips. I am also needing to get the wheel from Jet for the headstock, Would you happen to have the part # from Jet, or thread count available please?
Dave
Check this link out. www.ereplacementparts.com/search_result.php?q=708344
Part# is 708344, $23.48. Thanks, Larry
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Thank you sir. Much appreciated
You are welcome. Anymore more questions, don't hesitate to ask. Tell your friends about my channel. Thanks, Larry
@@TheWoodWhirler Hi Larry, thanks again for the information you provided and I see the price on the hand wheel has gone up considerably. It's now $62.67
hand wheel
Part Number: 708344
1 Reviews
Jet
Availability: 4 in stock
Price: $62.67
Quite the price hike.. I will look around to see if this is cheaper elsewhere. I know you have nothing to do with the price on this and I bet you were happy to have gotten yours when you did. Thx...
@@davidjennings2733 $78 now! Such inflation!
Really enjoyed your video. After watching yours and a few others I made my decision. I am gonna purchase mine soon. Thank you for your video. It was very helpful
The Harbor Freight lathe is a good place to start. There is nothing wrong with it considering the cost. It will get the job done. I've moved up to a much bigger/costlier lathe. The HF lathe was an excellent lathe to learn on. If you don't like turning you're not out that much money and probably can sell it and get your money back. Good luck and if I can help you don't hesitate to ask, Larry
The Wood Whirler thank you. I will start out on the Harbor Freight lathe. I want to turn bowls and I think it will be a great way to start with small bowls and such. Thank you and if I have questions I will be sure to ask you.
You can turn pretty good size bowls with the HF. But you need to start with balanced blanks, the HF is really light and will walk the floor. Take care, Larry
Ill be getting this lathe. I keep hearing that people, swell as you, say its a little underpowered with the 3/4 horse motor. I may also buy a 1.5 or 2hp motor and swap it out and sell the 3/4 motor or even keep it for something else. Thanks for the good review!
I couldn't find one, let me know if you do, Larry
any lathe is under powered if your bit is too large
Thanks for the review. Have been woodworking my whole life but New to wood turning. Looking to buy your same lathe. I’m really worried about it being under powered. Not much of a gear head but couldn’t I just take the motor off and replace it with a 1 1/2 hp motor?
I tried that, couldn't find one that would fit. The 3/4 hp is weak, but will do the job. Take care, Larry
What size thread is the hand wheel. The Jet shell is now over $60 and I thought I’d just make a wheel and get a reversed thread bolt
I have no idea, it's been several years since I've had that lathe. Take care, Larry
I broke down and ordered the wheel from jet at $62. Kind of a tuff pill to swallow.
My question is, "Would you buy it again?" I'm wanting to get a lathe for the occasional project but don't want to spend a small fortune. If I get one of these will I be replacing it soon or will I be happy with it. I respect and value your opinion.
For your purpose, yes. New video tomorrow, check it out. Larry
i have that same lathe , mine is 25 years old and it work good . i do lots of pens and i am thinking of get a smaller lathe ??? as well skull
Larry, I called the parts place for the handwheel, and they tell me that it does not have a threaded end piece to left hand screw into the back of the head stock. How did you attach it to the headstock?
Yes it does, reverse threads. Check with Jet for the same lathe and get one about $30-35. Take care, Larry
Hi, I have the same lathe and am wondering if you ever found out how to attach something to the back of the headstock?
Thanks for letting me know that the hand wheel is reverse thred. I tried normal 1/2"-13tpi, 7/16"- 14tpi (too small) & 12mm-1.75 none fit! Is the handwheel 1/2"-13tpi Left-Hand Threaded? I know the other of head stock is 1"-8tpi.
I don't know, I haven't had that lathe for over a year. Just go to Jet, find the lathe that looks like the HF lathe, go to parts and find the hand wheel. About $30-35, It will fit. Take care, Larry
The handwheel is 1/2"-13tpi Left-Hand Thread, I got a 1-1/2" long bolt, mounted it with the head epoxied flush in a 1x 6, then turned it round & glued a sanding disk on it. Now I have a 2 in 1 handwheel /sanding disk.
Great, take care, Larry
Thomas, This bolt you got, it's a 1/2"-13tpi reverse thread? and did the hardware store have that? Is it that simple and cheep? So I can get this bolt and turn a disk for it instead of spending $52 on the Jet wheel?
Yes it is a 1/2"-13tpi reverse thread, but I had to special order it, since NO hardware stores or auto parts stores in my area (which includes a large industrial city) have them in stock. I got a 1-1/2" long grade 5 bolt, mounted a 3/4" thick X 7-1/2" X 7-1/2" board, with no knots, on it. I flesh mounted it, epoxied it in, rounded it to 6" and added a sanding disk. I not only have a hand wheel but also a sanding disk on my HF 12" x 36" lathe, for less than US $ 20!
I was wondering if you have some dimensions of the storage box you built under the lathe. I have one of these and think that would be a great modification for me to do. Did you cross over the leg bars? from the video it appears that you did not?
I measure to fit. Didn't write it down. No longer have that lathe. Sorry, Lary
Paste wax is also good for lubricating and as a rust inhibitor.
It is, any lube is better, just messier. Take care, Larry
hey Larry. recently was shown your channel. keep on doing what you do. good info. On another note the knock out bar problem if you get a nut the same as your spindle put it on before you insert the drive spur then you can back the nut off to force the spur drive out. just a suggestion. have a good one.
yak
Good idea about the Nut, I will take your advise. I just turned a black walnut vase with extremely dry wood on my converted HP lathe. And, damn it works well. Take Care, Larry
What model jet lathe did you use the rear turn wheel from?. I think i would like to give it try on my unit.
Go to the jet site and look for a lathe that looks just like yours. The HF lathe is a knock off of the jet. Sorry, it just been too long since I had that lathe. Take care, Larry
Thank you very much sir
Has anyone been able to do indexing with this lathe? At the back of the motor, rear end of the headstock. there is a female threaded hole, with the retention ring. It appears that indexing can be implemented using this female threaded hole (with a bolt that fits this size and pit of thread and a graduated disk), but I have yet to find out what thread it is.
I have no idea. This video is 6 years old. I haven't had that lathe for about 5 years. But, thanks anyway, Larry
I just got started and quickly moved up to this lathe. How tall are you? I'm 6'3" and was thinking to raise the lathe about 3". Any suggestions?
If you lay your cutting tool on the top of your hip and hold it horizontally towards the center of your headstock output shaft, that will be where your height should be. That will tell you how much you should raise the lathe. You will also need to weight down or bolt your lathe to the floor. Out of balance stuff will make it walk the floor. See ya, Larry
@@TheWoodWhirler thank you. Yup i made a shelf on the crossmembers and put a toolbox on it to give it some weight.
@@BradsWorkbench Long as you turn small stuff you will be fine. If you turn larger out of balance pieces of wood, you will need 2 or 3 toolboxes. If I can help you, let me know, Larry
@@TheWoodWhirler how much weigh would you suggest to weigh it down? My box with all the tools in it is close to 90 lbs
@@BradsWorkbench That should work
If you want to slow down the walking of your lathe. Move your head stock towards the center on the other side of your legs. That will help you tremendously
You do realize that video is over 6 years old? I haven't had that lathe for 5 years. I now have a Grizzly G0800 which weighs 867lbs and is bolted to the floor. Problem solved!!! It is nice to know that folks are looking at all my videos. Thanks and take care, Larry
Thanks for the video and have had the same lathe for about two + years. I've been having a problem where the lathe won't stay at lowest speed settings while I'm rough turning, it keeps slipping to higher speeds. Any idea on that? I don't think it is belt related, but not sure what exactly is causing it. Any help is appreciated.
I think it has an adjustment bolt behind the lever, Not real sure, but some thing is just loose. Take care, Larry
What Jet lathe was the hand wheel designed to fit?
Don't remember, I think the part # is somewhere in the comments. Try, www.ereplacementparts.com/search_result.php?q=708344, thanks, Larry
Thanks, Larry, I appreciate it.
You are welcome Thomas, Larry
Thanks for the review.. I have one and agree.
I no longer have that lathe, but it was good while I had it. I converted it to a variable speed lathe with reverse using a tread mill motor. Quite an adventure. Thanks and take care, Larry
Thanks for sharing Larry!
Thank you for viewing. You did subscribe? I hope so. Take care, Larry
which model lathe is this?
Don't see a number on it. It is actually a 12"X33 3/8" I believe. The only large wood lathe HF sells. Thanks, Larry
I think it is a 34706, thanks
Hey Larry, a friend of mine in Bama told me your from Central Arkansas, where exactly are you located???? I'm in NW Arkansas????
I am in Cabot, Thanks, Larry
+WoodTurning with Larry oh ok I'm up by Fayetteville a small town called Lincoln.
Thank You for Your time and review as well, Friend... Happy Turning. :)
You are welcome, Larry
do you have a link for that wheel?
Check this link out. www.ereplacementparts.com/search_result.php?q=708344
Part# is 708344, $23.48. Thanks, Larry
now it is over $50... i will wait for it to drop again.
Scott Haun
No this one is all I have, www.ereplacementparts.com/search_result.php?q=708344 Larry
yeah, that part number comes up for $50
i have the same lathe it is 25 years old .it wooking good 1 horse
Sounds good, take care, Larry
Hello How much is it?
HF get $319, I sold mine. Thanks, Larry
Utube inspired me 2,, and I want the same lathe .
Caution.....Be careful putting that wrench on back magent. If you would forget it and turn on lathe, you might get the wrench in your face or body.
OK
Already tried that.
Oops..after writing my huge comment below, I've just read that you have now replaced this lathe!
No problem, I will still help you if I can, Larry
Don't get me wrong, I have loads of fun with my lathe, but I could have put in a little bit more money and got a way better lathe.
That's about all it can be. Sometimes you get a little oil on the ways and it's hard to keep it tight. Also you might want to take it apart and flat file both surfaces, leaving them a little rough. I hate thing that don't work right. If I can help you let me know. Take care, Larry
What is wrong with it is I can not keep the head and tail stock aligned. And you are probably right us dumb ass welders don't know anything anyway.
I have it so tight that I am afraid of breaking it.
OK, good to know. You maxed out the tightener bar. On the tightener there is a big nut. It's underneath the ways, easy to get to. Anyway, that's your adjustment, just tighten it up a half turn or so. That should fix it.
Got one and it sucks!
Take it back. Maybe it has a problem. Remember, you get what you pay for. Still worth the money. Or maybe, just maybe, it's the operator. Take care, Larry
How so? I'm about to buy one.
I can't keep the head stock and tail stock aligned. If you try to turn something that isn't balanced it doesn't go slow enough to let you get it balanced. The wood whirled did a lot of modifications to his and still traded it off and got a better one I don't follow him any more. I still have a lot of fun with my lathe, just wish I had of saved my money and bought a better one.
Ok, Thanks.
I wanted a larger lathe, that was the only reason. My HF was great, it was just too light. It is still in use and works great. In fact, I am getting ready to buy another one for my grandsons too use.
To keep the head stock aligned on the HF you need to keep it real tight. Come on back, I do some interesting things. Take care, Larry
buy an extra motor for you will need it