Comm Lathe How-To?

[Cotharyus]

Is there a good instruction/technical manual on how to use a lathe properly online? I've received my lathe, and it looks pretty straight forward (I've got an old useless stock arm. I'm going to test on) but I want to read up before I try anything and make sure my eyes don't deceive me.

[newracer]

www.balakracing.com

look under equipment, maintenance, then motor care

[Cotharyus]

Thanks!

[dizzy]

And here...

http://www.*******.com/pkg-how/000014/index.shtml

-David

[highroller]

Depending on the manufacturer you may need to shim the cutting bit. With the Cobra lathe I cut out a piece of scrap lexan and placed under cutting bit. This raises cutting tip a little above the center of the Comm.

When I got my Cobra lathe years back the instructions were clear on the proper positioning or shimming of the cutting bit.