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Originally Posted by davewaldo
Thanks Gary, I'm glad you think the 320 is a good machine, I JUST BOUGHT ONE! 
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Do you have a lathe Gary? What sort of projects do you use it for? |
Dave, great to hear you will soon be vacuuming swarf.
You are going to need something like an engine block hoist and slings to
get it up on the table. You can hire the hoists but they have become so cheap
that should you plan on lifting machinery more than a couple of times you
might consider buying one if you have the space to stow it.
Never lift a lathe by hand as you can bend it. This lathe weighs 280kg.
The
instruction manual (Fig 6) shows the lifting points for the slings. In any case,
when using an engine hoist, you will need a couple of adult helpers to help
steady it from swaying, to push the hoist and to generally keep an eye on
things as you position it in place.
To raise your tools so they are on the centerline, you will need to assemble
a collection of shims of thin sheet metal. You can place a center in the tailstock
and add shims beneath the tool holder to align the cutting edge with the tip of the center.
If you are making your own tools, then each will probably require a different set
of shims.
A small new paint brush is handy to keep the lead screw clean.
Roll us your sleeves and always don safety goggles and ear protection before
making a cut.
Look no further than the brass Az pivot bolt on your new mount, which was cut on a 320.