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[LKeithR]

For small wire rope like that it doesn't cost much to have ends swaged on. Have it done professionally and
the safety issues go away...

[LKeithR]

Perfectly normal behaviour for square or rectangular HSS. I've cut lots of slots and windows in the stuff over the years
and you just have to think...

[LKeithR]

I've never seen real value in set-tru style chucks. You can set them up perfectly at one diameter setting but
as soon as you clamp on a different...

[LKeithR]

That tap should be fine for power tapping, especially if it's a spiral flute. Can't tell from the pic.

The counterbore is marked as such...

[LKeithR]

Yeah, subtle differences but they're there. The L6 is slightly boxier and the base where it bolts to the pan is different......

[LKeithR]

Dale,

Looks like an L5A Nice little lathe--we had one for quite a number of years. Good luck finding a tailstock
though. I know...

[LKeithR]

Where have you tried to find jaws? I can see having problems with no-name Chinese stuff but makers like
Buck, Bison and Pratt Burnerd are usually...

[LKeithR]

I agree. A title that is clear and meaningful is always better than something vague and obtuse......