TK-105 Lathe

Retired — no longer available at Asmbly. Replacement: Grizzly_G0509G_Lathe.

This page is kept for historical purposes only. Current tools are listed in the Master Tools List.

Asmbly's lathe is believed to be a Takang TK-105L 12x40 Engine Lathe. It was probably built in the late 1970's and features a 3-jaw chuck and a built-in recirculating coolant system.

Tooling

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

Resources

• PDF manual for the lathe
• http://www.bbssystem.com/manuals/Lathe-Tutorial.pdf
• MIT Videos:
  • Beginning Operation: Using the Lathe I [1]
  • Intermediate Operation: Using the lathe II [2]
  • Advanced Operation: Using the Lathe III [3]