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Asmbly's lathe is believed to be a '''Takang TK-105 17x60  Engine Lathe'''.  It was probably built in the late 1970's and features a 3-jaw chuck and a built-in recirculating coolant system.

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== Tooling ==

* Quick change Toolpost (BXA-200 series)
* HSS tooling
* Carbide tooling
* Knurling tool

== Resources ==

* [[:Media:Takang Manual.pdf|The PDF manual for the lathe]].
* http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/Lathe-Tutorial.pdf
* MIT Videos:
** Beginning Operation: Using the Lathe I [http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/144-machine-shop-8]
** Intermediate Operation: Using the lathe II [http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/134-machine-shop-9]
** Advanced Operation: Using the Lathe III [http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/172-machine-shop-10]

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== Tooling Wish List ==

The lathe came with almost no tooling, and what it came with is missing parts.  In general there are some things that it *must* have, and other things which are just plain convenient.

* Live centers (lathe tail stock type not currently known):
** http://www.harborfreight.com/mt2-live-center-38573.html
** http://www.harborfreight.com/mt2-bullnose-live-center-40090.html
** http://www.harborfreight.com/mt3-live-center-38574.html
* Tool holders - The lathe comes with a quick tool changer, but not tool holders.  These look similar to [http://www.harborfreight.com/10-inch-15-inch-swing-quick-change-toolpost-and-holder-set-34816.html this].
* indexed carbide inserts and holders
* threading tools
* boring bars
* live center
* dead center
* micro stop
* collet changer
* 4-jaw chuck
* 3-jaw adjustable - where you can remove the concentricity.
* center drills
* Telescopic gauges (for measuring ID's) [http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-telescoping-gauge-set-5649.html (for example)]
* Micrometers - I think the shop has an 0-1", but if people really start using the machine tools will need a 0-4" set if not up to ~6".
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