Sherline lathe for watchmaking. Sherline watchmaking purchase decision looking for advice ive been doing some research and came to learn about the cowells lathe. I assumed a wheel cutter holder must be make to fit the watchwheel cutter onto the sherline lathe. Part 1 of a 2 part shop clockmakers shop tour. I now offer tubalcain t shirts in my store click below.
I also loaded a 1 14 x 14 inch bar of mystery steel that was at one point a industrial load bearing shaft from my experience it was in all likelihood in excess of 1000lbs of load just to give you an idea of the kind of. The very first thing i did on my new sherline lathe was load a 3x3 inch 316 stainless steel bar in it and turn it down to 279 inches it peeled the material off flawlessly. No part of this web site including the text photos or illustrations may be reproduced or transmitted in any other form or by any means electronic photocopying recording or otherwise for commercial use without the prior written permission of sherline products inc. The 38 24 arbors allow a 14 or 38 drill chuck to be mounted.
I let the taskjob at hand determine which machine to use. The 34 16 arbors provide a way to mount a sherline 3 jaw or 4 jaw chuck to this type of lathe. The ability to mount these chucks adds a great deal of versatility to this type of special purpose tool. I have attached a photo of both.
I am using the bergeon no. In this video i demonstrate how to sharpen hand gravers for use on the watchmakers lathe. I like the little watchmakers lathes for polishing pivots and such but for machining parts i always step up to the larger lathes. Discussion in watch repair started by usforest sep 14 2011.
Hi jerry can a normal wheel cutter for used on watchmaking lathe be used on a sherline lathe. As per price ranges for quality equipment i see cowells as a fair step up from sherline next to horia schaublin levin and bergeon. Featuring sherline machines and derbyshire lathe. Sent from my iphone using tapatalk pro.
This is essential. It doesnt make a difference if its old or new its not as if a vintage or antique lathe comes with all necessary and available attachments. What is the difference between the two lathes and can i buy a mini lathe vs a used boley for example. 2462 graver sharpener tool but you can use any tool.