Mar 11, 2025 · So far I've made a coupling to connect the motor to the threading attachment input shaft on the lathe. I "copied" Sherline's old power feed coupling from pictures. It has a 6-32 set …

Apr 19, 2019 · A Sherline lathe has 3.5" swing over the bed, which is the same as a 7X lathe, so it is a mini-lathe. A Sherline lathe, with the right tool, will take a 0.050" deep cut (for a reduction …

Nov 4, 2015 · Hi, I was just wondering how happy or pleased everyone is with their lathe purchase. I am in the market for a mini lathe and after about 20 hrs of research I have come to …

Dec 1, 2021 · The Taig mill is substantially larger / heavier at 80lbs vs 30lbs for the base Sherline 5000 mill (Sherline has 3 distinct mill families 5000 series, 2000 series and the 5800 series). …

Mar 19, 2025 · Edit PS looking at the standard Sherline tool post, it seems the SHCS screws stick up above the top of the toolpost and simply ride on a washer, so a simple washer should do …

Jan 25, 2019 · I have a Sherline mill which an extended column which might be an alternate, but was just wondering how feasible it was to drill using the lathe. 5. Any other recommendations …

Aug 25, 2025 · I am looking to buy a Sherline lathe for my clock work to do pivot replacement and pivot polishing to start with. Which set of collets should I get, the metric or inch? The inch set …

Nov 30, 2024 · Sherline has upgraded their lathe base to a machined base that is heavier and wider. It is offered as an upgrade for older lathes. Looks interesting, so I ordered one for my …

Sep 18, 2025 · Sherline say their collets are .312–.313 diameter and standard 8MM collets ( nominally 0.315) may not fit their adapter. Drawbar thread is .275-40 which is close to WW …

Feb 25, 2024 · Looking to make a list of the Sherline mill accessories needed to manually cut a wheel for an American time and strike clock. The following is what I have come up with so far: …