When did you join SMC?
I guess it was around August of 2007, after I bought my lathe.
How did you find out about this site?
I believe I was exploring the "other forum..." you know... over there, which led my to the Freedom Pens Project, which led me here.
What do you enjoy the most about SMC?
All the friendly, experienced people that have great advice for an inexperienced novice. Also, the fact that I can ask a question and have an answer within a half hour is pretty good!
What is the make, model and year of your lathe?
It is a el-cheapo PSI Turncrafter Plus Variable Speed. (A couple years, a couple thousand dollars, and a couple more square feet later, she might become a PM 3520 or a JET 1642.)
What is your lathe's capacity?
Specifications:
Motor: 1/4HP 750-3200 RPM
Headstock: 3/4" x 16tpi w/ #1MT
Construction: Cast Iron
Wt: Portable at 43lbs
Overall size: 25-1/2"L x 5"W x 12"H
Swing over bed: 7-1/2 "
12-1/2" between centers
Many Extras! Purchase includes:
4-1/2" and 7" Toolrests
2" Faceplate
#1MT Spur Center
Live Tailstock Center
Knockout Bar and Wrench
I just copied and pasted that. The swing is a little less if you want to position the toolrest underneath your work for roughing out a bowl blank, and (Warning- rant) the 7" toolrest broke. Yes... steel, cracked in half.
Here she is...
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