When I checked my lathe it has rubber pads from the factory. This could be part of the problem. Their showrooms are typically quite well stocked and you get to at least see what you intend to buy ahead of time. This is my first post here. In general, the lathe is very good. When we set out to design a professional gunsmithing lathe, our G0509G, we felt that we should also make a smaller starter lathe for aspiring hobby gunsmiths. I believe like you nateman_doo that it is vibration being transferred through the machine. They have always preformed well. Hal D: Would you happen to have any other information on what the problems were with the spindle bearings? I'm not the best machinist, but I've been using mills & lathes for 20 years, and can usually make parts that match my drawing and hit the specs within .001. Just a quick note of thanks to all of you whop contributed actual knowledge to to this thread. 3-jaws 6 chuck is perfectly fitted and balanced. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I'm just a home shop machinist with only a few years lathe experience, but I'm happy with it. Feed and leadscrew are different, one is for feed which you would primarily be using the D and E range of gears, and for threading the full range depending on the desired thread pitch. That resulted in my question: 1: I've got a G4002, which is a shorter version of the G4003. Not sure which PM model you are using for comparison, but looking at a similar type you would be looking at the PM-1236GT which has the same Norton style open gearbox. The machine has spent more than one year in the warehouse. With that size budget you may want to look at a Precision Matthews. I know there are guys up in your part of the country. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Metalworking Lathes, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like, I got my Grizzly G4003G 5 days after I placed the order. This makes me think that the answer to my question is likely"no", and thus I don't know the feed rates that are available on the G4003.
Google+ I have them ordered but I am not very hopeful that this will solve the problem. JavaScript is disabled. Everyone kept telling me to buy an old American machine but here in Utah we live in a machinery desert and they are few and far between. Lift-Gate service is very convenient. So I bought the Grizzly 4000 which is a smaller lathe and I've been quite happy with it. The site is 100% free to join and use, so join today! Subscribe here to get the latest updates news on all things fishing and hunting right to your inbox, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Not the case at all. If the answer is yes, than the feed rates correspond to the thread capabilities, which range from less than .001"/rev to .031"/rev. The axes movement is very smooth and reliable. Very conveniently changes machine's forward and reverse directions speed with just one handle, which is in the right place. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales, Plasma Tables, Water Jets, & Laser Tables, Grizzly G0937 - 6" x 10" Combo Lathe/Mill, Grizzly G0769 - 8" x 16" Variable-Speed Lathe with Milling Head, Grizzly G0602 - 10" x 22" Benchtop Metal Lathe, Grizzly G0745 - 4" x 6" Micro Metal Lathe, Grizzly G8688 - 7" x 12" Mini Metal Lathe, Grizzly G4003G - 12" x 36" Gunsmithing Lathe with Stand, Grizzly G0791 - 12" X 36" Combination Gunsmithing Lathe/Mill, Grizzly G0824 - 14" x 40" Gunsmith Lathe with 2" Spindle Bore, Grizzly G0509G 16" x 40" 3-Phase Gunsmithing Metal Lathe, Grizzly G0776 - 13" x 40" Gunsmithing Lathe with DRO, Grizzly G9972Z - 11" x 26" Bench Lathe w/ Gearbox, Grizzly G0750G - 12" x 36" Gunsmithing Lathe. I hear great things about the Precision Matthews versions of mills and lathes all the time, if you have the extra coin. As a hobbyist or light duty user, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase Grizzly machines. Maybe one of them can help hook you up on a machine. I was in a similar boat a yr ago, I didn't want an old, worn out, 'project lathe'. I'll also tag on with what Mike said, I have no desire to restore an old machine if I could even find one at a fair price. In general, the lathe is very good. I recommend it to anyone who wants to get the right professional lathe for the right money!Read full review, This thing is awesome,! item 6 WM14G Wall Mount fits Grizzly Lathe Style Tool Holders, NEW! Lasers,Engraving,woodworking,MetalWorking,Industrial Equipment, Manufacturing technolgies. Be sure to check the oil! Lathe's manufacturing date is June 2015. or My research has lead me to the Taiwanese Precision Matthews as well. First, the headstock casting is very thin. Pinterest, Grizzly G4003G - 12" x 36" Gunsmithing Lathe with Stand, Send On the PM 1236 lathe, the Carriage drive for turning is listed as .002" to .048". With the description pf your current lathe,it will probably next to impossible to sell it here.just saying.
Their techs are not knowledgeable and have the "I understand"mentality, but will readily sell you a part that will not fit, without serious modification. I am inclined to believe that it may be a combination of things. Only issues I've had stemmed from my own amateur antics (got a threaded MT3 taper stuck in the tailstock when the tailstock ram screw tried to crossthread its way into it instead of pushing the taper out). In reviewing manuals at PM ("Precision Matthews") and G ("Grizzly"), I noticed that PM was careful to detail "Carriage Drive, turning" and "Carriage Drive, threading" separately. I have been corresponding with a Grizzly Tech who said that I should try using rubber pads between the drive motor and the lathe. Don't let the "smaller" size fool you - this is a serious metal lathe with many features that will allow you to turn and chamber barrels just like the bigger one. 4. Nothing wrong with it just don't want to transport that distance. BD Outdoors began as a forum-based fishing community to connect saltwater anglers and provide a home to share the latest fishing reports and news. My Clausing/Atlas is so worn out that it's painful to try and make decent parts. I'm a "newbie", What does the voice of experience say? Fits Grizzly G4003, G4003G. Second, these bearings may not be designed for the type of loads that lathes are required to take. Grizzly give you. The Grizzly gunsmith lathe has pretty good reviews. You are using an out of date browser. But overall I am happy with it. It is a professional power tool for the affordable price. Great for action truing and barrel work as well as any other lathe operation. The machine has spent more than one year in the warehouse. The Grizz 12x36, the HF 12x36, and the PM1236 are mostly the same machine. I have a grizzly gunsmithing lathe for sale. You must log in or register to reply here. JavaScript is disabled. 1. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 2. or check out the. or so. Grizzly G4003G - 12" x 36" Gunsmithing Lathe with Standfor sale, Tweet BBQ or motorcycle cover will work to keep the wood dust off the machine. Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. Thank you for all of the replies to my questions. I have used a lot of Grizzly machines, albeit, most but not all where woodworking machines. There is not much metal around where the bearings are mounted. View cart for details. Grizzly's customer service STINKS. I have been trying to compare lathes lately, and I was trying to compare allowable feed rates. I have owned a 4003 since new in 1999. Third, the gears in the headstock may just impart some vibrations through the spindle. Any opinions on the Grizzly g4016 lathe or other Grizzly lathes? item 1 Grizzly G4003g 12" lathe carriage Dial Indicator Holder (indicator not included), item 2 AXA Tool Holder Starter Set for Grizzly Lathe G4003G, 12 piece set, item 3 TBH12s - Tool bit holder 1/2" square x 1" deep, fits Grizzly Lathe G4003G, item 4 BXA Tool Holder Starter Set for Grizzly Lathe G4003G, 12 piece set, item 5 BXA Tool Holder MEGA Set. Una excelente mquina, muy compacta y muy prctica, de fcil uso y muy bonita. I have the Grizzly G4003G purchased new (pic below). I did NOT want a clapped out old American machine that would just end up being another project, I wanted something nice quality that I could go right to making chips and parts with.
No one on either of the two big machinist boards would even give me the time of day. Cancel, The minimum purchase order quantity for the product is 1. FWIW, I don't have a lot of machining experience, but I have had a smaller Grizzly lathe (G0602, 10"x22") for a few years. Just interested. But it was storaged correctly, the machine is not rusty and works great. (if ya ever want to use the lathe again. Cuts thread perfectly. For the best site experience please disable your AdBlocker. Both the G400X versions and the PM1236/1340GT will do the same threads and have similar feed rates that you would typically use, 0.01-.002"/rpm (although the available range is 0.082-0.0027"/rpm). On a comparable PM machine with 12" swing, it appeared there were about 6 rates available, with the smallest being about .002"/rev. In the Northeast deals like this one are pretty common: Yep, me too. With the budget you have they're out there. Does the quick change gear box drive both the feed screw and the lead screw to push the carriage at the same rate along the longitudinal axis, when it is set at a given setting? 3. Machinery Manual, Brochure / Photo Archives, SolidCAM for SolidWorks and SolidCAM for Inventor, Mechanical Calculations/Engineering Design, Mass finishing equipment/media/strategies, 80/20 TSLOTS / Other Aluminum Framing Systems, General CNC Plasma / Oxy Fuel Cutting Machines, Plasma, EDM / Other similar machine Project Log, General Laser Engraving / Cutting Machine Discussion, Laser CO2 Tubes, Diodes, RF and Power Supplies, Printing, Scanners, Vinyl cutting and Plotters, Commercial Products / Manufacturers Support Forums, Machine Controllers Software and Solutions, General CNC (Mill / Lathe) Control Software (NC), Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printers and 3D Scanners, General 3D Printer / 3D Scanner Discussion, Musical Instrument Design and Construction, Education - Forum for Technicians and Engineers, CNCzone.com-CNC Machines, CadCam ,Classifieds, Metalworking,Woodworking, If this is your first visit, be sure to I recommend it to anyone who wants to get the right professional lathe for the right money! That brings up a newbe question: Are tool holders generic, or once you have a QTCP do you have to go to the source for the tool holders? UPS freight delivered the machine safely. Employment Opportunity / RFQ (Request for Quote).
If given the opportunity to buy the same lathe again, the answer would definately be NO. I'm willing to spend up to around $2-2500, which does limit my options somewhat, but I really don't want to buy new. You are using an out of date browser. It has been a decent machine. 1. But it was storaged correctly, the machine is not rusty and works great. The only issue I've had is a burned out bulb in the light that I haven't been able to find a replacement for.
Their customer service is great and always seem to take care of problems. Grizzly evens warns about not over-tightening the pre-load on the bearings as the casting can break. Plus, it's one heck of a metal cutting lathe. check out the.
JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Some attachment bolts are quite cheap and needed replacing after breaking the second time around , but unit itself is great,, is definitely recommend. If I had the room and $ for it I'd get one in a heartbeat. OLD Firearms and Hunting Classifieds & Deals. The lathe comes with stand and is in great condition. I've heard good things about the Grizzly lathes. Connecting electricity also proved to be not too difficult. You must log in or register to reply here.
This is my first post here. General impression of the operation of the machine: They seem to be a very stable business, and come with a 2 year warranty. I was in a very similar situation several years ago. Submit If I was doing it over, I'd buy bigger and more capable (12"+, which you're already looking at). They have a pretty good reputation in the Home Shop Machinist board. I asked about getting a Grizzly 9x19 years ago. Fits Grizzly G4003, 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 product ratings, 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 20 product ratings, 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 17 product ratings, 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 product ratings, 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 15 product ratings, 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 66 product ratings, 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 product ratings. My interest in this question is that I want to know is the extent of feed rates that are available. You are using an out of date browser. Why not drive to Grizzly in Bellingham Washington and have a good look at what they've got.
No regrets here. His next suggestion was to replace the headstock bearings. I read somewhere that it is acceptable to ask "dumb questions" here so, please, let me please get those out of the way first. Myford isn't American and flat ways aren't particularly good. The feed rate on the leadscrew are not the same as the feed rates on the feed rod. I'm new to working with a lathe, but having to rotate the chuck to find the key most every time I stop seems to be an inefficiency that could be resolved. Unfortunitly, many people equate Grizzly to Harbor Freight.
I read somewhere that it is acceptable to ask "dumb questions" here so, please, let me please get those out of the way first. Most chucks have either 2 or 3 key chuck pinions, so really not an issue.
I have one of the smaller grizzly lathes that I bought used. If ya wait to order replacement parts for more than 8 years, you'll be totally out of luck, stuck with who knows how much research trying to locate anything that "might" work and be forced to make that non-stock different part work. speed with just one handle, which is in the right place. I'm in the market for a lathe and mill and facing a similar "machinery desert" in Arizona. The machine is very heavy (~1000 lbs w/o stand). But if there are "incipient" problems, I'd be interested to know. And right to the garage door as I asked them to. You must log in or register to reply here. A licensed electrician spent few hours on it. Pm1340gt Lathe Basic Vfd Control Conversion Using The Stock Control Board And Switches. I wasn't able do it alone, so I used help of my friend. Head over to the Hobby Machinist forum. Usually. I use the same gearbox to change the ratio of spindle rpm to leadscrew, and spindle. I'm not the best machinist, but I've been using mills & lathes for 20 years, and can. item 7 TBH38s - Tool bit holder short 3/8" square x 1" deep fits Grizzly Lathe G4003G, item 8 MT33 Double Stack Morse Taper #3 Tool Holder with latching. CNC Machines,CAD/CAM,Milling Machines,Lathes,Classifieds, http://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-1236-t/, http://www.precisionmatthews.com/product-category/lathes/12-14-swing/, https://smithy.com/Bench-Metal-Lathe-MI-1336L, https://rochester.craigslist.org/for/d/lathe-ahc-auto-chucker/6521723924.html. The 4003 is very popular with the gunsmithing guys. It has had some issues that I have corrected or improved based on ideas I have seen on the net. I've been scouring CL for a lathe now for a couple months, and still haven't found a decent deal on one. I think all of the lathes considered here come with QCTP. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I'm happy with it. The chuck rotates easily or bump with the jog. Relaunch of Hobby Machinist Mentoring Program! General Impressions of Grizzly G4003G Lathe, http://www.bedair.org/Grizzly12x/GrizzlyG4003G.html, http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/=216408&page=5, If this is your first visit, be sure to I'm happy with it. The Smithy 13-36 lathe may also be worth looking at. Operation is not very noisy. It seems like it may be more than just an isolated case. Rockin' and rolling Alan Tani SOA 3-day July 1-4, 2022. I bought 2 ton Shop Crane in the Harbor Freight store and used it to put the lathe on the stand. We are the largest and most active discussion forum for manufacturing industry. In my lathe oil has not been filled at all. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I observed that on the PM 1340, the lower figure goes up to .0027, which makes some sense as the lathe has 13" swing. Today, BD has grown into the leading digital media platform for all things saltwater fishing, bringing our large and passionate community the best and most authentic fishing information in the form of fishing reports, fishing gear reviews, fishing recipes, saltwater fishing articles, tackle tips and more from coast to coast. Lathe's manufacturing date is June 2015. I would like to try installing some sort of support inside the headstock so that when you pre-load the bearings, you are not just crushing the casting. Share It is a professional power tool for the affordable price. HF is pure junk, Grizzly is machines made overseas to their specs and the owner of Grizzly has made a point of make sure their customers are satisfied with their purchase. Cancel, Motor: 2 HP, 220V, single-phase, 8.5 Amps, 60 Hz, 1725 RPM, Range of speeds: 70, 200, 220, 270, 360, 600, 800, 1000, 1400 RPM, 6" 3-Jaw chuck with 2 piece reversible jaws, Quick-change tool post with one tool holder. JavaScript is disabled. SEEMS REASONABLE TO ME! Did I mention their customer service STINKS? I tell people, Can you get better equipment than Grizzly?, sure, but you will pay a lot more money for it. I keep running across the same thing, myself. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All CNCzone.com Content - Copyright 2019 - All Rights Reserved I was thinking if would be advantageous to have the smaller feed rate available (less than .002/rev.). 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I use my shop for fun, and for keeping things running on the property; I don't make money with my machine tools. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. With a Chinese made Grizzly, expect minor stuff like paint flaking off, things needing cleaned up and relubed, etc. Since its founding in 1989, Bibb Tool and Cutter, Inc has been committed to bringing excellent customer service, professional, high-quality sharpening and repair, and the best possible products to tool-users across the country. By creating an account at Bibbtool.com you will be able to shop faster, be up to date on an orders status, and keep track of the orders you have previously made. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. G listed the Carriage drive rate ONLY with regard to threading.
If nothing else, you can get some good advice on whatever machine you decide to buy. I am planning on getting a 12 one to replace my little 8 South Bend. 3-jaws 6 chuck is perfectly fitted and balanced. Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website.
The PM 1236 has some nice additional features (1800 top spindle rpm compared to 1400, micro carriage stop and clutch, coolent system, 5 holders for the tool post), at close to the same price as the G4003-G. Something went wrong. Just buy an old American lathe on craigslist.