@@mikewalton5469Thanks! I had reached out to Vevor support to ask what size so I could get one, and also telling them it was shown in the user manual but not included, and they sent me one for free! 🙂
I bought this lathe with the intention of making pens but have not found a mandrel that fits. Have you found a mandrel or an adapter that has worked for you?
I have not tried to make pens yet, so I’m not sure how blanks are held, but I imagine that either a 3 jaw or 4 jaw scroll chuck could be used. The spindle is M18x2.5 If you were to get an adapter, you could use a 3j or 4j scroll chuck from just about anywhere
There doesn’t seem to be any sure fire way of making the headstock align exactly with the tailstock. A little trial and error or possibly a dial indicator can help. Most of the time, it really shouldn’t matter as we are using hand fed tools- you are free to remove material just about anywhere on the work to the desired dimensions
Do you know of a way to change out the tailstock to adapt to other live centers or chucks? I need more versatility... Any tailstock conversion ideas would really help!
You would need to make a second tailstock quill by taking a suitable length of M18x2.5 all thread and machining the MT1 taper into the all thread , or you could make an adapter that has M18-2.5 internal threads and a MT1 socket to thread onto a length of all thread. Both set ups would require a metal lathe to do the work as well as adding hand wheels
I clicked on the video because I have a similar model (identical, but sold under a different brand) and wanted to ask if the tail stock can be changed, because I want a drill. So I am really hoping you make that video!
I would think that it’s possible , for souvenir type bats from soft woods. I’m not sure if the available torque is sufficient for heavy duty work in hardwoods, but this is purely speculation on my part. Low depth of cut may suffice. Carbide tipped tools would be the best chance of producing the desired results. I should test some hardwood for giggles and see what happens. Thanks for watching!!!
I bought this lathe in hopes to make pens but have not found a mandrel that would fit it. Have you had any lucks finding maybe an adapter or a mandrel that fits? Thanks!
Thanks for the video! Just got this lathe. For that jam nut you installed, what was the size and thread pitch for it?
M18x2.5
@@mikewalton5469Thanks! I had reached out to Vevor support to ask what size so I could get one, and also telling them it was shown in the user manual but not included, and they sent me one for free! 🙂
I bought this lathe with the intention of making pens but have not found a mandrel that fits. Have you found a mandrel or an adapter that has worked for you?
I have not tried to make pens yet, so I’m not sure how blanks are held, but I imagine that either a 3 jaw or 4 jaw scroll chuck could be used. The spindle is M18x2.5
If you were to get an adapter, you could use a 3j or 4j scroll chuck from just about anywhere
I just received this lathe for Christmas. I'm having an issue aligning the head and tail. Did you have that issue, and what did you do?
There doesn’t seem to be any sure fire way of making the headstock align exactly with the tailstock. A little trial and error or possibly a dial indicator can help.
Most of the time, it really shouldn’t matter as we are using hand fed tools- you are free to remove material just about anywhere on the work to the desired dimensions
Do you know of a way to change out the tailstock to adapt to other live centers or chucks? I need more versatility... Any tailstock conversion ideas would really help!
You would need to make a second tailstock quill by taking a suitable length of M18x2.5 all thread and machining the MT1 taper into the all thread , or you could make an adapter that has M18-2.5 internal threads and a MT1 socket to thread onto a length of all thread.
Both set ups would require a metal lathe to do the work as well as adding hand wheels
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I clicked on the video because I have a similar model (identical, but sold under a different brand) and wanted to ask if the tail stock can be changed, because I want a drill. So I am really hoping you make that video!
Update Video is coming soon!!! Thanks for watching!
Do you have a link for the chuck you used?
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You will need a M18-2.5 x 1”-8tpi adapter
Would you recommend this for making custom wood baseball bats?
I would think that it’s possible , for souvenir type bats from soft woods. I’m not sure if the available torque is sufficient for heavy duty work in hardwoods, but this is purely speculation on my part. Low depth of cut may suffice. Carbide tipped tools would be the best chance of producing the desired results.
I should test some hardwood for giggles and see what happens.
Thanks for watching!!!
@@mikewalton5469 please do! Would love to see how it holds up to ash and maple
Do you have a link for the adapter for the Chuck? And any luck adjusting the tail section so it can drill?
www.ebay.com/itm/393036878286?var=661950621520
This looks very similar to a lathe I just received as a christmas present, except it is a HYET aka COSWAY TL31188 can you or someone confirm this?
These lathes are badged with many different names, but they are all the same machines
Where did you get the m18 2.5 to 1" x 8 tpi adapter? What is the chuck you put on the existing spindle. In this video?
www.ebay.com/itm/393036878286?var=661950621520
@mikewalton5469 Thanks, Mike. I found a similar ad and ordered one. It should be in within the next 10 days.
Regards
Mike, I must thank you again. I had to use the link you provided to get the proper adapter.
I bought this lathe in hopes to make pens but have not found a mandrel that would fit it. Have you had any lucks finding maybe an adapter or a mandrel that fits? Thanks!
Does it work?
yes, with some caveats- its not the most rigid lathe out of the box- but you can make cool stuff as is
good vid. but would it work as is?
yeah, but at some disadvantage. it's not a bad place to get started though.
Alright I just ordered it. Let’s see if I can turn this broomstick sized stick into a little wand for my niece.
Nice