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Rod boring

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:39 pm
by Erik Barrett
Did a set of rods today on the Hempy Cooper rod lathe.

Re: Rod boring

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 10:32 pm
by Matt in California
Nice!

What did you use before?

Matt

Re: Rod boring

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2019 11:54 pm
by Erik Barrett
Long ago we used to do them on a big conventional lathe and I have I have also done them on a milling machine.

Re: Rod boring

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:44 am
by Allan
Eric,can we see a wider shot of the lathe. Does the table with the rod assembly travel, or does the toolbar do the travelling?

Allan from down under.

Re: Rod boring

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:01 pm
by Erik Barrett
Will post more pics and info.