Peter’s Metalwork: AL-60/G0516/Sieg C6/M2

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• Overview
• Manual
• Mailing Lists
• Tips

Overview

I own an AL-60 Lathe with Milling Attachment, also known as a Grizzly G0516 or Sieg C6 (Sieg M2 with milling attachment). It is a 10x21 class lathe, similar to the standard 9x20 but slightly larger and generally better made, although not as popular which sometimes is a disadvantage as the modification and parts are not always as available.

Manual

I have transcribed the manual, although it is full of not quite english and not entirely clear text, most of which I have not attempted to improve for fear of making good english that is not actually correct.

Mailing Lists

There are two relevant mailing lists, the SiegM2andGrizzlyG0516 Yahoo Group, which is specific to this type of machine, but very low volume, and the 9x20Lathe Yahoo Group, which is targetted at the more generic, slightly smaller lathe, but has lots of discussions, much of it applicable to general lathe work on this hobby level lathe.

Tips

• This lathe can produce a very poor finish, but it is also capable of producing a good finish if you follow some advice.
• There is a carriage lock (alan key) on the apron on the right hand side. Use this when facing.
• There is a mill head vertical lock on the mill near the back.
• This lathe can take MT3 taper collet chucks which are a thing of wonder. When you remove the chuck, you can lock the locking plate in place without removing it by reversing the nuts that hold it loosely.
• Use a marker to make 10mm lines on your tailstock barrel for quick reference to depths (alternatively, scribe accurate marks, or mill a slot for a ruler).