Hi Rob enjoyed video . Great to have a supply of home cast al to use. You brought back happy memories for me with the hoover . I had an even older hoover dustette . It had a fixed flared end . I clamped it against a slot in a box around my dads polishing machine to catch the dust and cotton fluff. It did a great job for years. The reward was agreed I got the payment for the dust when sent away as it contained gold and silver over time . Funny thing is it always coincided with me needing new shoes or a coat .I think my dad got the best deal out of our “bargain”😂
G'day Rob, been watching you for years, and I'm finally thinking of buying a Chinese bench top lathe, I use a harrison 140 daily, but theres always a need for a little bugger too, thanks for sharing buddy
Hi Ralfy. It's all personal choice and depends what you intend to do with it, but if I was to only have one lathe out of my three it would be the 10" swing Chinese one in the video. Does most things for the average home workshop guy and has decent chuck capacity/range. Still can buy a similar unit for $2 K AU. Happy hunting :) Cheers Rob
For making simple parts such as this is what I like about having a small lathe. And in case one doesn't have a handy chunk of cast aluminium handy, a piece of pvc pipe (or coupler) can often be a great starting point for custom couplers/fittings. I've used my mini-lathe several times to make pvc vacuum hose adapters, pool hose adapters, and even an internal coupler/support for the air-intake on my car's engine (just past the filter).
Great tip! I did look at my PVC pipe pile but there was nothing suitable so went with ally. Any lathe is better than no lathe and small is better than large for home use (IMHO). I did a bronze bush replacement today on a shearing machine and once again it was simple internal and external turning that anyone could do with a bit of care. It's not rocket science . Cheers Rob
Excellent idea Rob. And as you say, an easy adaptation. I'm going to look out for a small vacuum cleaner like this. Would be easy to put next to machines in the shop. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. Being small makes it quite useful for dust collection. I tried it on the 240 AC car inverter and it worked great. Will be handy to quickly clean the Subaru. That vac must have been laying in the workshop for 30 years and it finally found a use :) Cheers Rob
G'day Rob. That looks like an ideal project for a 3D printer. You should look into getting one if you haven't already. Looking at the adapter you made I reckon I could spit one out in about 30 minutes, including modeling time, and would cost about 30 to 50 cents in material. Save the expensive aluminium for projects that require strength. Cheers.
Yes, it sure would be a good project for 3D Laz. I have had 3D printers offered to me for review many times, but never taken one up. They don't really interest me. Go with whatever floats your boat. Aluminium stock costs me virtually nothing, so that is not an issue. Cheers Rob
I have an infinitely variable power feed on my little lathe, a 12v windscreen wiper motor run through a potentiometer does the trick. 😁 I started on a big project this week that will be full of home-cast parts, the first 2 will be in part 1 next week, I agree with you wholeheartedly, home-casting Aluminium saves me a small fortune. 👍
Sounds great! Yes, it sure saves a lot of money and makes projects affordable. I mainly cast stock, but have done pattern casting a few times. Quite a lot of BS on YT about all this. Such is life. Cheers Rob
@@Xynudu I find it useful for making odd-shaped parts and I have just about finished machining one of the oddest-shaped parts I have cast so far. And yeap I agree there is mountains of BS out there, 👍
Nice! I probably would have just 3d printed it though. I tend to find these days that I use my 3d printer to make stuff for my lathe and my lathe to make stuff for my 3d printer :D
Good to see someone else would have 3D printed an adapter like this. I tend to print things more often than use my lathe these days, partly because of the easiness and partly because of the cost of the machining blanks.
Thanks for the Video, I learn a lot from you. Stonemason becoming 'one' with the old Premo lathe. The chip deflector next in required list. Someday will have made all the tools, them make something. As to what, dunno.
Hi Alan. Yes I spared no expense with the chip guard ;) I see people actually make up fancy large clear plastic ones and shake my head. LOL These work the best. Cheers Rob
Yes. The plastic ones they come with are hopeless and just get in the way. Can't beat a decent bit of cardboard. They wear out every 10 years, but easily replaced ;) Cheers Rob
Nice work Rob. I don't know how you can see anything with that cap. For the last 15 years or so ( getting worse every year ) I haven't been able to se anything in bad light. Anything at all that reduces light regardless of glasses and magnification dramatically reduces my vision. Maybe by eye deterioration problem is different to yours but I just thought I'd mention it. 😊
Hi Rob. I'm a bit light sensitive and have also done a lot of work with ear muffs on (for machinery noise) so caps are required apparel for me. Get them at the Salvo's for cheap. Usually get several years wear out of one. First job is to remove the metal button they all have on top (for decoration) as it's a certain way to gash you head if you knock it. Cheers Rob
Great share Rob, With your help I can now cast Aly that is solid and non pores .. How has the summer been in Oz this year, has it been hotter than norm ?? .. Thanks man ,,
Sorry to hear that Shawn. Ever since I got COV19 I have had serious muscle and joint pain all over. It's part of the long term effects apparently. Plus I am getting older and on Statins. Still, there's plenty more people way worse off, so you just have to go with the flow. All the best. Cheers Rob
Nice work Rob, what you can do with a small foundry and a lathe. The general public these days would not have a clue that this can all be done in a backyard. Cam
Hi Cam. I can only agree with you. Even amongst supposed machinists some roads never get ventured down - metal casting and collet use being two prime examples. It's always pleasing when people discover what they've been missing out on and how simple it all really is. Such is life ;) Cheers Rob
Hi Rob enjoyed video . Great to have a supply of home cast al to use. You brought back happy memories for me with the hoover . I had an even older hoover dustette . It had a fixed flared end . I clamped it against a slot in a box around my dads polishing machine to catch the dust and cotton fluff. It did a great job for years. The reward was agreed I got the payment for the dust when sent away as it contained gold and silver over time . Funny thing is it always coincided with me needing new shoes or a coat .I think my dad got the best deal out of our “bargain”😂
Hi Colum. Glad you enjoyed it. Times gone by :) Cheers Rob
G'day Rob, been watching you for years, and I'm finally thinking of buying a Chinese bench top lathe, I use a harrison 140 daily, but theres always a need for a little bugger too, thanks for sharing buddy
Hi Ralfy. It's all personal choice and depends what you intend to do with it, but if I was to only have one lathe out of my three it would be the 10" swing Chinese one in the video. Does most things for the average home workshop guy and has decent chuck capacity/range. Still can buy a similar unit for $2 K AU. Happy hunting :) Cheers Rob
For making simple parts such as this is what I like about having a small lathe.
And in case one doesn't have a handy chunk of cast aluminium handy, a piece of pvc pipe (or coupler) can often be a great starting point for custom couplers/fittings. I've used my mini-lathe several times to make pvc vacuum hose adapters, pool hose adapters, and even an internal coupler/support for the air-intake on my car's engine (just past the filter).
Great tip! I did look at my PVC pipe pile but there was nothing suitable so went with ally. Any lathe is better than no lathe and small is better than large for home use (IMHO). I did a bronze bush replacement today on a shearing machine and once again it was simple internal and external turning that anyone could do with a bit of care. It's not rocket science . Cheers Rob
Excellent idea Rob. And as you say, an easy adaptation. I'm going to look out for a small vacuum cleaner like this. Would be easy to put next to machines in the shop. Cheers Nobby
Hi Nobby. Being small makes it quite useful for dust collection. I tried it on the 240 AC car inverter and it worked great. Will be handy to quickly clean the Subaru. That vac must have been laying in the workshop for 30 years and it finally found a use :) Cheers Rob
You're right. Having a lathe can be very useful. But first of all, it's fun to play with.
Yes, great time killers :) Cheers Rob
Good job all around, Rob. There's a great deal of satisfaction in creating something that just works without any frills or embellishment.
Hi Mart. Yes simple stuff is best. Less to go wrong :) Cheers Rob
G'day Rob. That looks like an ideal project for a 3D printer. You should look into getting one if you haven't already. Looking at the adapter you made I reckon I could spit one out in about 30 minutes, including modeling time, and would cost about 30 to 50 cents in material. Save the expensive aluminium for projects that require strength. Cheers.
Yes, it sure would be a good project for 3D Laz. I have had 3D printers offered to me for review many times, but never taken one up. They don't really interest me. Go with whatever floats your boat. Aluminium stock costs me virtually nothing, so that is not an issue. Cheers Rob
Hello Rob,
Nicely done there... 100% agree that everyone should have a lathe for similar jobs...
Take care.
Paul,,
Hi Paul. Yes, gotta have some fun in your life, even if you only make chips and noise :) Cheers Rob
I have an infinitely variable power feed on my little lathe, a 12v windscreen wiper motor run through a potentiometer does the trick. 😁 I started on a big project this week that will be full of home-cast parts, the first 2 will be in part 1 next week, I agree with you wholeheartedly, home-casting Aluminium saves me a small fortune. 👍
Sounds great! Yes, it sure saves a lot of money and makes projects affordable. I mainly cast stock, but have done pattern casting a few times. Quite a lot of BS on YT about all this. Such is life. Cheers Rob
@@Xynudu I find it useful for making odd-shaped parts and I have just about finished machining one of the oddest-shaped parts I have cast so far. And yeap I agree there is mountains of BS out there, 👍
Nice! I probably would have just 3d printed it though. I tend to find these days that I use my 3d printer to make stuff for my lathe and my lathe to make stuff for my 3d printer :D
Good to see someone else would have 3D printed an adapter like this. I tend to print things more often than use my lathe these days, partly because of the easiness and partly because of the cost of the machining blanks.
Thanks for the Video, I learn a lot from you. Stonemason becoming 'one' with the old Premo lathe. The chip deflector next in required list. Someday will have made all the tools, them make something. As to what, dunno.
Something will come along Lawrence. Jobs tend to find people, well they do to me :) Cheers Rob
Lovely job Rob 👍👍👍 You can't beat the old home cast aluminium. Great to see the very expensive, high tech, chip deflector in use 🤣🤣 Cheers, Alan.
Hi Alan. Yes I spared no expense with the chip guard ;) I see people actually make up fancy large clear plastic ones and shake my head. LOL These work the best. Cheers Rob
Like your "chip shield". Beats getting a hot chip stuck to your neck.😁
Yes. The plastic ones they come with are hopeless and just get in the way. Can't beat a decent bit of cardboard. They wear out every 10 years, but easily replaced ;) Cheers Rob
@@Xynudu Very frugal!😁
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching
Nice work Rob. I don't know how you can see anything with that cap. For the last 15 years or so ( getting worse every year ) I haven't been able to se anything in bad light. Anything at all that reduces light regardless of glasses and magnification dramatically reduces my vision. Maybe by eye deterioration problem is different to yours but I just thought I'd mention it. 😊
Hi Rob. I'm a bit light sensitive and have also done a lot of work with ear muffs on (for machinery noise) so caps are required apparel for me. Get them at the Salvo's for cheap. Usually get several years wear out of one. First job is to remove the metal button they all have on top (for decoration) as it's a certain way to gash you head if you knock it. Cheers Rob
Great share Rob, With your help I can now cast Aly that is solid and non pores .. How has the summer been in Oz this year, has it been hotter than norm ?? .. Thanks man ,,
Hi Shawn. Good to hear. The summer has been pretty average heat, but not excessive as they predicted. How's your health going ? Cheers Rob
@@Xynudu Thanks Rob.. Health has not been good at all , got the flu 2 months ago and the autoimmune crap kicked in and caused problems..
Sorry to hear that Shawn. Ever since I got COV19 I have had serious muscle and joint pain all over. It's part of the long term effects apparently. Plus I am getting older and on Statins. Still, there's plenty more people way worse off, so you just have to go with the flow. All the best. Cheers Rob
Nice work Rob, what you can do with a small foundry and a lathe. The general public these days would not have a clue that this can all be done in a backyard.
Cam
Hi Cam. I can only agree with you. Even amongst supposed machinists some roads never get ventured down - metal casting and collet use being two prime examples. It's always pleasing when people discover what they've been missing out on and how simple it all really is. Such is life ;) Cheers Rob