Sorry XCB

[btroj]

Sorry XCB, you just got shoved to the back burner. A new toy is in the garage and it demands some attention.



Now to learn how to make it work. buckshot and Theperfessor gave me some good insight into what I need. Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help.

I was pleasantly surprised at how easily the preservative cleaned up. It wasn't bad compared to what I expected.

[RED333]

So whose car is in the rain? LOL
Nice piece, I learned the lathe in Jr high, I still remember some of the things I learned WWwaaay back then.

[btroj]

The garage in my home doesn't ever see a car. Way too much, umm, "stuff" in the garage.

[MBTcustom]

Congratulations Brad!
Now, I'm going to tell you some things that I tell everybody who finds themselves in your position:
Do not leave the chuck key in the chuck. Ever. You're going to ignore my advice, and if you're lucky it's only going to cause you a near miss. SO DON'T IGNORE MY ADVICE!!!! Just don't do that. It cost many a person a clean pair of shorts, or a pretty face.
Remember all the stuff about tight clothing, tuck in your shirt, wear aprons with leg ties etc etc etc.

Do not underestimate that machine's ability to screw up your world in .02 seconds.

Now that I've said that, again: Congratulations! You just bought the most versatile piece of reloading equipment on the market.

[btroj]

Thanks Tim. The chuck is a well known rule, I spent enough time with a drill press. This one will hopefully never go flying.
My wife is already on me about safety. Glasses are a must. Loose clothes are also a big no go, I have no desire to get wrapped up by the lathe.

I have are a pretty healthy respect for motor driven devices. I have seen what my father learned about table saws, he was lucky to not lose a thumb.

I have much to learn. I have lots of ideas, now to develop the skills to make them happen.

This is something I have wanted for many years, I was fortunate enough to have ,y wife say to go ahead with it. She did say I spent more than she hoped but she didn't want me to buy something smaller and in a few years want more. Good wife she is!

[RED333]

I wont get on to you about safety, will ask about tooling.
Have you picked up any, your wife will freak on that cost.

[btroj]

I have very little, Keith gave me some advice. That is the next purchase.

I see see lots of needs and wants. Good thing Christmas is coming.

[geargnasher]

Congrats, Btroj!

Gear

[jmorris]

Do not leave the chuck key in the chuck. Ever. You're going to ignore my advice, and if you're lucky it's only going to cause you a near miss. SO DON'T IGNORE MY ADVICE!!!! Just don't do that.

That is a pet peeve of mine. I have thrown them across the shop when I have come across them, the the guy comes back looking around for it. I actually suggest making a holder for it, if it is not in your hand it should be in the holder.

[btroj]

Good idea. Makes perfect sense to me. Like shooting, safety must come first. I should do well with it, I still check every gun for a loaded chamber every time I pick up up. Heck, I even look thru the bore with the bolt removed before I chamber a round at the range.

[btroj]

Congrats, Btroj!

Gear

We have a spare room if you want to come and visit. The cats don't bite.

[BNE]

Looks cool. This probably means you won't be shooting for a while....

What are you going to start on first?

[btroj]

Learning, lots of learning. How fast, how deep, how to operate the controls. Just lots of playing around.
Once I get the hang of it I see lots of size dies for the Star being made. And some neck expanders for seating cast bullets.

[kenjuudo]

The chuck keys with the spring loaded plunger are a good investment for the beginner!

[freebullet]

Wow, congrats!

[Any Cal.]

I have a very strong magnet on the edge of mine, it holds the chuck key and a tuna can with cutting oil in it. Very fast to remove and replace the chuck key.

I like the PM site, had been drooling over some of their stuff for a bit.

[geargnasher]

We have a spare room if you want to come and visit. The cats don't bite.

Heheh, need some wiring done now, do we?

Gear

[btroj]

Nope, wiring is all done. They were in and out in about 5 hours yesterday. She is all up and running.

I could use an oil change and stand to have my tires rotated though.

[MOcaster]

Nice! Now you can start chambering your own barrels.

[osteodoc08]

So what's gonna be your first "project" on your new toy?