Rim Lathe Resources
HOW TO SHARPEN CUTTERS:
PDF file of how to grind tool bits. I use the same method described in this PDF, but I do not do a "nose radius." I leave a sharp point where the nose radius is. Click here.
SUPPLIERS:
The following is a list of essential parts for creating your own rim lathe.
| Item | Description | Vendor | Order # | Web address | Phone |
| Cross slide | Compound slide milling and drilling table | Enco | 201-2826 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
| Cross slide handles | Replacement for non-rotating handles | Enco | 990-3300 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
| Expandable Chuck | Expandable Chuck | OneWay | Stronghold Chuck | www.oneway.on.ca | 1.800.565.7288 |
| Expandable Chuck Jaws | Jumbo Jaws | OneWay | 2047 | www.oneway.on.ca | 1.800.565.7288 |
| Tee slot nuts | Tee nut for 5/8" slot - 1/2" x 13 thread | Enco | 407-2625 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
| Lathe head | Lathe head from Grizzly model G0462 | Grizzly | P0462016A | www.grizzly.com | 1-800-523-4777 |
| Lathe | Grizzly Lathe | Grizzly | G0462 | www.grizzly.com | 1-800-523-4777 |
| 6" Faceplate | Cast iron faceplate | Grizzly | H7821 | www.grizzly.com | 1-800-523-4777 |
| Boring Bar | 30 degree regrindable boring bar | Enco | 376-7020 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
| Dial Indicator Set | Black face dial indicator and magnetic base | Enco | 628-3040 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
| 3/8" tool steel | Cobalt tool steel for grinding cutting bits | Enco | 383-5124 | www.use-enco.com | 800-873-3626 |
If you want to buy a lathe head without the lathe bed and stand, Grizzly Industrial, Inc. sells them as parts. Prices are as of the Summer of 2007.
| From Grizzly Lathe Model | Part Number | Price |
| G0462: parts diagram | P0462016A | $289.50 |
| G0584: parts diagram | P0584001-1 | $262.50 |
| G1495: parts diagram | P1495002A | $312.50 |