Lathe Part I: Setting up a Lorch 8mm Lathe

[@jjver]

Very insightful. Looking forward what the turning will look like.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Yes! Me too. Trying to decide on a practical first project to attempt on this thing! Super Pumped! Lol

[@01Gator]

Two things I thought I would mention. I don't know about this specific lathe, but many machine tools are supposed to have wicks(felt) in the oil cup. They are there to slowly release the oil onto the bearing surface instead of it just running out through the tolerances. It looks like this is what you removed from the one oil cup missing the cap. You may want to get new ones and re-install. If heat joining the belt doesn't work you can use regular CA glue, but I have had the best luck with Loctite 438. It stays flexible and will last where regular CA is stiff and brittle.

[@watchoffthecuff]

Amazing, thank you so much for the info. I originally thought that the felt like stuff that was in the oiler was there just ot keep dust and debris from getting in there (since the oiler cover was broken) - I think you are right, the previous owner was probably using it as a wick! Brilliant and thanks for the info! Also, THANK YOU for the suggestion to use glue instead of trying to melt the ends together - of course! - makes perfect sense. The Loctite 438 is a great tip also - I will use that when I'm ready to fit the new belt. Cant thank you enough for the comments and insight! - Super helpful!!!!!

[@binomair9326]

Hi, Nice video and great, Better to put under the lathe metal sheet and under the metal but rubbur or sport mat sheet same metal size to avoid the vibration. All the best

[@watchoffthecuff]

Great idea! Thank you!