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Posted: 1/4/2018 7:16:26 PM EDT
Been researching what size of lathe is necessary to chamber a barrel.

I have come to learn that with the Grizzly G0765 can have a pass through spider added to tail stock of the chuck.

So with that being the case, the short bed is not an issue to a long barrel length.

Does any one have experience chambering a rifle with this lathe?  Is it a good idea or a bad idea to use this type of lathe to chamber a barrel?  Is there any other items I should consider in a lathe to chamber a barrel?

Thanks for the help
Link Posted: 1/4/2018 7:49:51 PM EDT
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If you doing 22lrs barrels or maybe AR15 barrels that might work . With the .78" hole thru the headstock your limited.
Link Posted: 1/4/2018 8:48:55 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2018 2:46:13 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/5/2018 6:26:30 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 1/6/2018 3:33:19 AM EDT
[#5]
That second video is the one I saw that got me thinking it could be possible to use a smaller lathe to ream / chamber a barrel.

I would like to buy a lathe to build some stuff and I would like to take on the challenge of assembling my own bolt rifle.

Right now, I am tight on space and trying to re-configure my garage for a 1300 lbs 5 foot long machine is not looking possible.

Might have to go ahead and get a smaller lathe and put rifle building challenge on hold for a while.  Wouldn't be a total loss, learn some skills and get a start on collecting some lathe tools.
Link Posted: 1/6/2018 3:57:38 AM EDT
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Out of the box it will be a total fail for centerfire cartridges.

At minimum speed in low gear you can grab the chuck and slow it down - or stop it until the power MOSFET blows in the speed control.

To chamber a barrel you need lots of dependable torque at 40-60 rpm

To get that requires many mods on the 7x SIIG lathes. Also remember the high/low gear set in the lathes head is plastic and often shatters under load.

a 7x seems like a tempting starting point - its a trap.

Edit: I own one, but also own 2 other manual engine lathes and a big CNC turning center.
Link Posted: 1/6/2018 4:10:24 AM EDT
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It's difficult for a lathe to be too big for work.

But it's not difficult at all for it to be too small.

And that's too small.
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