D-Way. I do believe this is the first video I've watched (and I've watched a ton) where an independent turner credited D-Way. I have several D-way tools (as well as tools from the other usual suspects). In my opinion, they are fine tools. If looks are worth anything, Harvey lathes nailed it. 😉 That was an interesting turn. I'm on the fence as to whether I would have completed it. Good show! Thanks for sharing!
Never having seen the lathe in person, looking on their site the drive bely appears to be miniscule in cross section. They say that it was designed so that the belt could be changed without removing the spindle. Is replacing the belt a common event with the 40, or am I just dreaming up things to worry about? With their hp claims for the motor it might be something to consider.
I would have put that piece in the wood stove. I guess some people like to turn 'challenging' pieces... Anyway, I am curious about the motor on this lathe. It came up on the AAW site and there was a video about it having a 1 hp motor that works like a 3 hp motor, which sounds funny. I have lots of experience with 2 and 3 hp lathes, but not this servo type motor. Any comments?
I would have put that piece in the wood stove, too, but it taught me something, maybe. It takes some time to get that muscle memory of where the controls are on a new tool, so even if that's all it helped teach me, it's good. I had an old Craftsman supposedly 2 hp lathe and still have a 3/4 hp Turncrafter. The Harvey motor control is vastly superior to both of those. The Craftsman took longer to recover speed and the Turncrafter just stays slower until you let up the tool pressure. The T-40 speed doesn't change much at all until it gives up. I try not to go there, so guessing that spot is difficult. Of course it's annoying to be in the moment turning and then have it shut off, so I stick with less hogging cuts. It turns stronger than the old 2hp lathe, but I'd need to play on more current 2hp and 3hp to give a better opinion.
I still like it. As with all tools it takes getting used to. There are some tiny things that if I were designing it I would do differently, but that's about all.
D-Way. I do believe this is the first video I've watched (and I've watched a ton) where an independent turner credited D-Way. I have several D-way tools (as well as tools from the other usual suspects). In my opinion, they are fine tools.
If looks are worth anything, Harvey lathes nailed it. 😉
That was an interesting turn. I'm on the fence as to whether I would have completed it. Good show! Thanks for sharing!
Never having seen the lathe in person, looking on their site the drive bely appears to be miniscule in cross section. They say that it was designed so that the belt could be changed without removing the spindle. Is replacing the belt a common event with the 40, or am I just dreaming up things to worry about? With their hp claims for the motor it might be something to consider.
I would love to see a walkaround/review of the 40 if you have time.
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I would have put that piece in the wood stove. I guess some people like to turn 'challenging' pieces... Anyway, I am curious about the motor on this lathe. It came up on the AAW site and there was a video about it having a 1 hp motor that works like a 3 hp motor, which sounds funny. I have lots of experience with 2 and 3 hp lathes, but not this servo type motor. Any comments?
I would have put that piece in the wood stove, too, but it taught me something, maybe. It takes some time to get that muscle memory of where the controls are on a new tool, so even if that's all it helped teach me, it's good. I had an old Craftsman supposedly 2 hp lathe and still have a 3/4 hp Turncrafter. The Harvey motor control is vastly superior to both of those. The Craftsman took longer to recover speed and the Turncrafter just stays slower until you let up the tool pressure. The T-40 speed doesn't change much at all until it gives up. I try not to go there, so guessing that spot is difficult. Of course it's annoying to be in the moment turning and then have it shut off, so I stick with less hogging cuts. It turns stronger than the old 2hp lathe, but I'd need to play on more current 2hp and 3hp to give a better opinion.
I’m thinking about buying one of these any suggestions/hints etc? Thanks
I still like it. As with all tools it takes getting used to. There are some tiny things that if I were designing it I would do differently, but that's about all.
What would happen if you abruptly hit the red OFF button while it's turning at a high RPM with a big bowl blank on it?
Great video. I'm considering a T40. Have you done any outboard turning on it? If so, how was that in your opinion? Thanks for sharing.