Author Topic: Rick's new toy (Read 3038 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **on:** December 11, 2010, 09:46:37 AM »

Supermax LE 1338.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2010, 09:48:25 AM »

When I find the manual, I'll xerox it and send a copy!

(The lathe is enroute as I type this.)

Double D · « **Reply #2 on:** December 11, 2010, 10:31:19 AM »

So what's the deal, they don't sell razor blades in Virginia any more???

irishman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 11, 2010, 10:55:16 AM »

Quote from: Double D on December 11, 2010, 10:31:19 AM

So what's the deal, they don't sell razor blades in Virginia any more???

I think that someone stole his piano.

Michael

moose53 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 11, 2010, 11:15:38 AM »

Congratulations on picking a good lathe . I bought a Supermax 16x67 new in 1985 and have used it up to now with no problems except the indicator light burning out .

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #5 on:** December 11, 2010, 12:33:28 PM »

Quote from: Double D on December 11, 2010, 10:31:19 AM

So what's the deal, they don't sell razor blades in Virginia any more???

Don't know. Haven't looked.

And yes, one of the indicating lights burned out last year. 6v from what I've heard, haven't measured it. (Really easy to see if coolant is flowing.)

GGaskill · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:49:37 PM »

That picture is loading or unloading? Don't tip it over.

Double D · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2010, 01:53:18 PM »

I've been in that shop, that looks like loading!!! Ricks gonna be making Cannons, I betcha!!!!

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2010, 02:25:51 PM »

I am HOME YAY, drive was great, a little rain but was good. OH and i had fun with the two dollar bills when buying a soda and candy bar. cant wait to turn some new tools out on it.

Rick bryan

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 11, 2010, 02:50:11 PM »

Quote from: rampa room artillery on December 11, 2010, 02:25:51 PM

I am HOME YAY, drive was great, a little rain but was good. OH and i had fun with the two dollar bills when buying a soda and candy bar. cant wait to turn some new tools out on it.

Rick bryan

You made good time! Glad to hear y'all are safely there.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #10 on:** December 11, 2010, 02:52:00 PM »

Quote from: GGaskill on December 11, 2010, 01:49:37 PM

That picture is loading or unloading? Don't tip it over.

Note the come-a-long chain PULLING it up onto the trailer.

(The tanker bar was to lift the front to put .050 steel sheets underneith - heavy machines slide on steel MUCH better than on rough sawn oak.)

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 11, 2010, 03:02:48 PM »

You should see the bullets (for cannons) that Rick casts!

GGaskill · « **Reply #12 on:** December 11, 2010, 04:13:43 PM »

Note the come-a-long chain PULLING it up onto the trailer.

All I can see in a still photo is a taut chain, which could also be letting the lathe down the slope under control. You should have posted a video.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2010, 12:34:09 AM »

But nothing would be moving with me busy taking the video!

GGaskill · « **Reply #14 on:** December 12, 2010, 09:53:57 AM »

So does Rick have 3 phase in his garage/shop?

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #15 on:** December 12, 2010, 11:06:44 AM »

yes, i have 3 phase. I will show pics of where i put it.

rick bryan

GGaskill · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2010, 02:09:38 PM »

Do we have chippage??

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2010, 02:26:02 PM »

yes, turned enough on harbor fright bits that i now listen to everyone and am going to richmond to buy good tooling bits and tools.

sorry no pics yet, maybe tomorrow.

rick bryan

GGaskill · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2010, 02:57:01 PM »

I buy a lot of tooling from Enco and have been satisfied with them. You could also check out HHIP which is down the street from me. Their web site leaves something to be desired but they have a good selection of stuff at reasonable prices.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 23, 2011, 04:42:39 PM »

AND, finally, the paperwork. Purchased in January of 1988 for $5,685.00.

The 65pg manual to be sent ... somewhere ... when I get an address.

Inventioneer · « **Reply #20 on:** August 28, 2011, 09:47:54 AM »

Hi, I just Joined.
I just bought a LE 1338 and also in need of manuals.
I have tried getting through YCI with no luck.
Did you order yours somewhere else or maybe they came with your Lathe.

Any help Appreciated,

Paul

rampa room artillery · « **Reply #21 on:** August 28, 2011, 03:26:50 PM »

well i will tryt o photo copy my manual for you, and send you a copy, might take some time, I am working 6 -10s right now, and about hour away from home so it is more like 12 hours a day, thats why i havent been here lately, i do have a nice new project that kabar knows about but i am waiting to see if it is going to really happen before i say anything.

good luck on your lathe, i love mine. I have a peice of 5 inch x 24 in it right now, to make a new toy out of,

rick bryan

Inventioneer · « **Reply #22 on:** August 28, 2011, 03:50:52 PM »

That would be Terrific.
I had heard so much good about these lathes, that when I found this one
for a good price, I Paid extra to get it out of the guys cellar.
He didn't have the manuals and Not much tooling came with it, but has a Nice DRO.
Lot's of oiling points and I need to add to the "gear" oil since some leaked out when
they brought it out of the cellar.
Runs real nice. Heavy little bugger. took it off the trailer with my track loader.

I love making stuff. Machinist by trade. Estimator by neccessity.

That sounds like a pretty heavy pc of stock. Brass, bronze or iron barrel ?

Thanks,
Paul

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2011, 04:04:18 PM »

Paul - WELCOME to the board!

As I told Rick, I have a FEW small spare parts. Parts are available thorugh other sources - which make this a good lathe to own.

Post some pix of what you shoot and make!

Inventioneer · « **Reply #24 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:18:03 PM »

Thanks for the welcome,
I havent made any shooters yet but I'll be sure to post some stuff.
I've cranked the handles for more than a few years at the shop I work at.
The shop got big and almost all the manual machines are gone except two bridgeports and two 16 x 40ish Lathes.
So now I do the estimating.
I'm just getting started with this home shop thing.
I've been pricing some of my start up tooling and looking for deals.
I know a little about casting alloys and I know a bit about most of the elements on the periodic table since we
make parts out of any and all the elements that won't kill you and a few that will, So I might be able to pitch in with an answer or idea every once and awhile.

I shoot a .38 auto for practice and a 12 gage semi auto for hunting and home defense (ok, sometimes I shoot that for fun too). I don't have a nice rifle.
I have a few Ideas for a project or 2 or 3 already. My Brother is a gun smith (He's the Hammerly Guy") and does some custom work and also good to bounce Ideas off.

One of my Ideas is a reprodution / modification of a falling block design, maybe for a .410 or something like that. I have an old one with a damaskus (spelling?) barrel that is just a wall hanger and not worth anything but I just think the way it works is kind of cool. I don't know what you think of that idea , hehe

I'm also very new to the message board thing,
I just started reading this one while looking for an answer to a question and really got interested, Especially after
seeing some of the projects people have done.

Paul

RocklockI · « **Reply #25 on:** August 29, 2011, 05:26:33 PM »

Welcome Paul , this is the place !

Gary

BoomLover · « **Reply #26 on:** August 29, 2011, 11:09:52 PM »

Welcome Paul....I think the question "What do you shoot..." was referring to any cannons or mortars you might be getting some fire and smoke out of....even tho your other shooting irons are alright, we are really looking for "the other stuff", hence the name of the forum! LOL... And, with that new machine of yours, you could produce some right nice "toys", we'er thinkin'....BoomLover

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2011, 01:38:20 AM »

Quote from: BoomLover on August 29, 2011, 11:09:52 PM

Welcome Paul....I think the question "What do you shoot..." was referring to any cannons or mortars you might be getting some fire and smoke out of....even tho your other shooting irons are alright, we are really looking for "the other stuff", hence the name of the forum! LOL... And, with that new machine of yours, you could produce some right nice "toys", we'er thinkin'....BoomLover

Boomlover - Good summary of our perspective. On the flip side, it is interesting to know what other things folks get into. I used to have a bullet hose (Mac11-9mm) (Legally too!) but now I am into Scheutzen rifles. DD is the master of Martini Rifles and there are a number of folks here that not only like to shoot cannons but dress up in Blue or Gray and do it with style!

Inventioneer · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2011, 02:28:13 AM »

I Had a small cannon once. Game warden took it away.

I guess I need a bigger one chained down and Pointing down the driveway... Maybe.

1Southpaw · « **Reply #29 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:09:24 AM »

Game warden took it away.

Sounds like a story there , lets hear it .