Uploaded November 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Tormach 8L Lathe Introduction! Let's walk through machine specs, workpiece holding, tooling, alignment, and making a 1/4-20 bolt with a Higbee thread!

00:00 Intro - Tormach 8L Lathe Technical Specs
02:06 Types of Tools for the 8L Lathe
02:59 Tooling Setup - Alignment and Height Adjustment Tips & Tricks
04:24 5C Collet Spindle
04:52 Fusion 360 CAM for 1/4-20 Bolt with Higbee Thread
06:15 First Chips
06:44 Higbee Thread
07:11 Finished Parts, Thoughts, and Final Tips with Vince
08:14 Saunders: Why we like the Tormach 8L
09:00 Upcoming Video for the 8L!

5 Reasons to Use a Fixture Plate on Your CNC Machine: bit.ly/3sNA4uH
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Links for this video

Tormach 8L: hubs.ly/H0-sTbP0

In-Depth Higbee Threading Video: youtu.be/MUojDLAaBiE
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Reach us / CNC Info:

Speeds & Feeds: provencut.com

Download Fusion 360: dpbolvw.net/click-9255839-12529306

Online Fusion 360 Training: bit.ly/LearnFusion360

SMW Products: saundersmachineworks.com

CNC Resources: nyccnc.com