Re: Pictures of my "new" lathe!!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Victor N TN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">According to the photos you posted you already have a 3 jaw chuck, a 4 jaw chuck, a steady rest and a follower rest. The quick change tool holder tops it off. You have plenty enough to do almost anything. If you have a couple of 1" travel indicators and magnetic bases you're pretty much set to go. You just need some cutting tools and either cutting oil or coolant. Get an 0-1" micrometer and a 6" dial caliper and learn to use them before you start making chips.
Before you do start making chips, read the paperwork that came with it. Get used to the controls. Not knowing what you're doing is one way to get hurt. Go slow and take it easy.
If you check around you may be able to find some where that might sell you some scrap aluminum or mild steel to practice on.
Good luck. </div></div>
Victor N TN - It did have a 3 and 4 jaw, steady and follower rest, quick change, and face plate. I also picked up 3 pc micrometer set which has the 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, and a brown & Sharpe 1" dial indicator in the last month(before I even got the lathe). I already had a caliper. So it sounds like I need to find some cutting oil. What type or brand should I be looking for?