Just to give you an idea of the tooling I got IN ADDITION to the very robust "starter" package that came with my machines.
Sherline 6200DROB Mill and Lathe. You can see everything it came with here http://sherline.com/product/6200-dro...-shop-dro-pkg/.
ADDITIONAL TOOLING
Compound Slide (#1270): For tapers, angles, etc
Thread-cutting Attachment (#3100)
Carbide Threading/Grooving Insert Tool Holder (#2267)
55° Carbide Insert Holders
Bullnose Live Center for tube and pipes
Compound Slide Riser Block (#1272): for large OD
Tailstock Riser Block (#1292): for large OD
Headstock Spacer (#1297): for large OD
Carbide Inserts threading
110 VAC Power Feed (#3001)
3.1" 4-Jaw Chuck (#1030): Better work holding.
Carbide Inserts grooving (#2270):
Quick Change Tool Post Set
Dial Indicator, Test Indicator, Magnetic Base & Point Set: A must!
Universal Arm for Indicators, Mini
2,3,4,6" Machinists Work Shop Squares Sets
3/8" Indexable Carbide Turning Tool Set
Machinists Handbook
Good calipers
Good micrometer
Good steel rule
Lighted Optovisor
Machinist level
Various oils, grease, and cutting fluids
Drill bits
Scriber
Center finder/wiggler
I've probably forgotten somethings and I still need more to do some things properly.
Hope this helps to give an idea.
For the machines you want to pay attention to capacity and power specs.
And for future knowledge, the common tools for lathes are called tool bits or cutters.
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