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[phase5]

Yesterday a couple of us went over to robs. and man some of his new kits like the West Honda Holly Crap what a kit.And i was on the verge of giving up car building and going over to the dark side(military modelling)
but now no way.he let me play with his new lathe i forgot how much fun it is to use one (machinist by trade). So today i ordered my little lathe and may also get a milling machine as well all for $1200 australian which bloody cheap. Rob made some pullies and a gear stick for paul (ef302) and i made him headlight bezels-steering colum with indicator stalk-radiator cap-mufflers-breather caps. And for myself i made a gearstick and handbrake levers for my 350z. Here is pics of the lathe and mill

[proosen]

This site sucks, it only makes me green with envy and drains my wallet...I hate it....NOT!
I want a lathe to, I'm soo impressed by the stuff that I see here made by the builder himself.
Let's see some fancy stuff from your shop too!

Cheers!
Niclas

[RallyRaider]

Mmmm... Lathe... drool.
One day!

[robrex]

Glad I could help Dwayne!
Are you guys coming over again next week? Ohh it's great to be on holidays

[primera man]

Nice stuff there guys

[weaponCIVIC]

may i ask how much the lathe costs? my b-day is in 2 days

p.s how big is it? you think you could make some real car parts like shift knobs on that thing?

[mike@af]

Originally Posted by weaponCIVIC

may i ask how much the lathe costs? my b-day is in 2 days

p.s how big is it? you think you could make some real car parts like shift knobs on that thing?

For all the tooling and stuff for a good 7"x12" lathe about $500-$600.


Phase, I hate you. I've been trying to get my hand on a lathe for months! You lucky bastard.

[Hiroboy]

Lathes are fun

[phase5]

Originally Posted by robrex

Glad I could help Dwayne!
Are you guys coming over again next week? Ohh it's great to be on holidays

I think we will be there with bells on started polishing the 350z looking good. may even be close to finishing next week. tues sound okay to come over

[ef302]

WOO HOO I can't wait to pick up our lathes as my brain has been working overtime on what can be made on those things!!!!! see ya thursday Rob

[Nobbys Nuts]

[quote=phase5]Yesterday a couple of us went over to robs. and man some of his new kits like the West Honda Holly Crap what a kit.And i was on the verge of giving up car building and going over to the dark side(military modelling)
but now no way.
Rob made some pullies and a gear stick for paul (ef302) and i made him headlight bezels-steering colum with indicator stalk-radiator cap-mufflers-breather caps. And for myself i made a gearstick and handbrake levers for my 350z.

Hi Dwayne,Paul and Rob. Glad to see the first two of you are still around. Love seeing Robs work on here.
Any chance of some pics of what you turned up on the Lathe?
Are you coming down to the Coast for the 18th ASRF Rod Nats at Easter?
Should be heaps of inspiration with over 1000 cars, Jack Daniels Drag Team(Alcohol FC, 2 x Pro Mod cars and 2 Harley drag Bikes) plus a Hot Rod and Street Machine Model Comp/Show.

Cheers
Tony

[phase5]

Her is A pic of the gearstick and handbrake lever i made up these are the first things i have made in 14 years on a lathe. Paul has the rest of the items on his willy pro street. And one day he might eventually maybe ahh finish it paul take a pic and post it like now nah just kiddin

[robrex]

I ended up making the engine for the Lamborghini Countach enthusiast kit (what a dog of a model)

Check out the turned bits?


Lathes are fun Steve!

[phase5]

he he thats why i sold it to you sucker. Nah just kiddin i suprised that a enthusist kit is so bad hows the body going.

[stump]

Mmmmmmm.............
May have to hit you guys up to do some commision work......
What a sweet little addition to the workshop Dwayne, very nice...
Glad you've swung back Mate, be good to catch up.

cheers
stump