I Built a Homemade Mini Metal Lathe from Scrap [ How-to ]

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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024

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  • @stevenrobinson9610
    @stevenrobinson9610 8 місяців тому +9

    cylinder head use was briliant!!!!

  • @seanmedic1
    @seanmedic1 2 роки тому +4

    this is the way it was done during the depression. GOOD JOB!

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 Рік тому +18

    You build a crappy lathe... this allows you to make the parts for a better lathe... that allows you to make a good lathe.... the lathe is one of the few tools capable of replicating itself

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому +4

      Thanks! very true, I should try and use it to build a better lathe or some tools for other lathes. I wasn't expecting any precision parts to be made on this lathe, but who knows with some improvements. I've only used a real lathe when I was in high school, so I have a lot to learn. Good luck on your track lathe build.

    • @williamstiltner531
      @williamstiltner531 2 місяці тому

      I bet you're a fantastic guy in person. Talk about an a-hole. He didn't say he was an engineer or any kind of pro. It's a 50$ lathe, what did you expect something 3- phase, tool.

  • @athrunzala5337
    @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому +7

    actually these bearings are more accurate than pillow bearings . . my advice seal the cylinder head very well and fill it with motor oil and that's it !! Also I noticed it is shaking a lot . . better bury the lathe bed into a concrete base using long anchor bols . . you can turn it into an amazing lathe

    • @aliciagalindo3038
      @aliciagalindo3038 2 роки тому +2

      Or use the block to that motor as the ways. Absolutely flat, a x the head could probably shelf onto the block 5, or so inches so it it perfectly in line with the ways. Similar to the open source multi machine, with that, if your not familiar, he uses a 6 cyl block as the ways, and a 4cy as his head, beciase engine blocks are perfectly flat. I think he attaches the vertical block to the horizontal via the bell housing. Then the cyl bores are perfect 90° to the block, he has one of the bored out to accept a large bearing, don't recall the size 3" sounds familiar, a d uses a thick walled pipe as the spindle so it is hollow,and he can lathe longer items. There is a lot more too it, and plans are free online. In a video he has here on UA-cam he takes a 3/4" wide cut, i believe 7/8" deep in a single pass through thick steel, and has zero chatter! All built from scrap. I believe he also fills blocks with. Concrete, after he has it exactly as he wants it. Suck to cement it, and realize you need to change something I imagine.
      Check it out. Thing is every bit as accurate as a south bend.

    • @athrunzala5337
      @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому

      @@aliciagalindo3038 Clever woman . . Cement is for the big bolts which can be adjusted. I can't speak in inches but I believe that bolt sizes that match the holes in the block cylinder can be buried in concrete with nuts on their threads to adjust the block cylinder.
      But if you read the youtuber's comments, he builds his projects with what is available to him on the cheap . . yours needs a little investmement.
      Though, I'm surprised it was a girl/woman who replied to me . . I'm impressed with your response. Most probably you studied engineering or you're one them Fast and Furious Tough Race Chicks ^_-

  • @jafinch78
    @jafinch78 2 роки тому +3

    I think they call this style like the "Gingery Style Lathe" or mill. I'm not sure if they use the camshaft to mount the chuck though. Very neat and you should look into since you might be able to at least use your lathe as a vertical mill and possibly make more tools as you need. Thanks for sharing!

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks 👍 love the info. I was thinking of adding some improvements to the lathe, using it for milling would be awesome. You're welcome!

  • @fladoodel
    @fladoodel Рік тому

    Genius using the old motor as the shaft

  • @homemadetools
    @homemadetools 2 роки тому

    Excellent work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it. Hopefully it takes off on your site 👍😎

  • @mikebond6328
    @mikebond6328 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve always wanted to do this. I accidentally came across a video of a guy getting sucked into a big industrial lathe and after watching that I’m a little bit nervous about lathes in general. Why not build a chopsaw? You are obviously capable and it would make a great video!

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому +1

      I was thinking about putting a cutting disc on a miter saw, but I had second thoughts when reading about there differences. Thanks for the idea, I never even thought about building one 👍

  • @zorinho20
    @zorinho20 5 місяців тому

    I made a lathe for about 500 euros and after playing with it for a month decided to buy well known chinese lathe.

  • @OutlawEdge
    @OutlawEdge Рік тому

    You’re like a mad scientist! This channel is awesome. I love how you build stuff out of junk just laying around. Most people have this kind of stuff sitting in their yards. Great channel amazing content! SUBBED!
    ARCO-MN OUTLAW CUSTOMS (outlaw edge UA-cam channel)

  • @AhmadMansour-h6e
    @AhmadMansour-h6e 7 місяців тому

    شكرا لك
    كم قوة المحرك الكهربائي

  • @TemperDriven
    @TemperDriven 6 місяців тому

    Anything big enough with a bearing on each end would work...Like maybe the starter motor and not the whole damn engine...Just saying.

  • @gangleweed
    @gangleweed Рік тому

    Nope, not in a million years..........i'm an engineer and it goes against the grain to consider anything that is crude as a machine......just my opinion.

  • @Mcdtm08
    @Mcdtm08 9 місяців тому +12

    Any person with negativity towards this needs to post their 100 percent homemade lathe and then we can judge. This one probably wins id bet. Very cool man. Very creative.

  • @propertypaul
    @propertypaul 2 роки тому +13

    Love the cylinder head, especially with the valve cover on. Look up "MultiMachine" for using engine blocks. They made concrete bed lathes in WWI for big machining jobs - cheap and fast. The weight makes a difference.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thank you I appreciate that 👍 I will also look up MultiMachine and concrete bed lathes, great info!

  • @raa6504
    @raa6504 7 місяців тому +5

    Bro went all mad max on the lathe. Pretty impressive and inspiring not gonna lie.
    You can make better parts for the lathe using the lathe itself.

  • @cocusar
    @cocusar 2 роки тому +6

    Cool, we were talking about a mini lathe with some friends today. I've always wanted to make one, but I'm really afraid about the play and how you can make the bed surface really level. I think yours is pretty nice, would be cool if you can add some fancy things like a better tool post, a meter for both axis and maybe an automatic way of moving the carriage in sync with the main motor/chuck.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks a lot 👍, I was thinking about adding a motor to move the carriage lead screw but this lathe project was taking forever to even get working. I will take your advice and add some upgrades, I'm not done with this lathe yet.

    • @cocusar
      @cocusar 2 роки тому

      @@kurtscottage Remember that if it's not synchronized with the chuck's movement, you can't make threads on your piece. But for every other usage, should be fine!

    • @snorttroll4379
      @snorttroll4379 Рік тому

      concrete

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 Рік тому +1

    a Quick and dirty lathe is helpful (and trust me, a month is QUICK)

  • @ebrahiemmurphy6506
    @ebrahiemmurphy6506 2 роки тому +4

    Nice job, I'm quite impressed with the results you got. Make your own chop-saw , Made In Poland , started out with basic tools showing us how to make stuff, From what I see you heading for success. Keep up the good work.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot 👍 it might even work better because I many have the rotation wrong someone pointed it out in here. I will have to do some improvements and an update. Thanks again I really appreciate the awesome comment.

  • @DolezalPetr
    @DolezalPetr 2 роки тому +2

    that is pretty good not gonna lie, nice project

  • @donotwantahandle1111
    @donotwantahandle1111 Рік тому +1

    I guess anything with bearings would be a candidate for a head lathe! Even buying two sturdy ones would be a start.

  • @neffk
    @neffk 11 місяців тому +1

    Using the engine parts is really smart. Delaney did something like that.

  • @burtybasset4486
    @burtybasset4486 2 роки тому +3

    Is it my imagination or is your chuck spinning clockwise so its pressing your tool/tool post upward? I'm pretty sure the chuck is supposed to be rotating downward onto the tool so the cut is happening on top of the carbide/HSS tool. I imagine this will account for some of the chatter.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment 👍, when I watched videos of metal lathes they looked like they were turning clockwise so I never really thought of that. That makes a lot of sense now, lol why didn't I try that. I can easily switch the wires and try the lathe now counter clockwise.

    • @burtybasset4486
      @burtybasset4486 2 роки тому +1

      @@kurtscottage Welcome!
      P.S. Let us know how you get on when you swap them over. Thanks!
      P.P.S. Some videos rotating machines may appear to rotate backwards or stand still under artificial lights. This is due to it being "in phase" electrically with it (AKA stroboscopic effect). This is normally eliminated with filament lighting (non flicker) or using a lead lag circuit (separate phases for lighting and machine).

  • @sunnyray7819
    @sunnyray7819 5 місяців тому

    Some guy in another country is saying there might be hope for Americans. 😂 I don't care what anyone says, this is cool.

  • @Tawheed_101
    @Tawheed_101 13 днів тому

    I had to click on the video to tell you that you were the first one to use a cylinder head. Congrats man!

  • @mr.makeit4037
    @mr.makeit4037 9 місяців тому +1

    Great effort of reuse, recycling, and ingenuity.

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 2 роки тому +1

    Yours is a lathe. Someone came up with a “multi machine” idea of using engine blocks as the basis of a machine shop. The belief is engines are all over the world regardless of your poverty or affluent level, you can find them on side of road. Engines have machined parallel ways, you can build precision off them.
    There are websites dedicated to turning engine blocks into lathes & mills.

    • @keithgutshall9559
      @keithgutshall9559 Рік тому +1

      I built a lathe from the muli machine site it had an 8inch Chuck and a 2inch through hole in the spindle.

  • @LariFariYoutube
    @LariFariYoutube Рік тому

    To be honest... You need to build a lawn mower first. xD

  • @Tater4200
    @Tater4200 8 місяців тому

    Hell yeah dude. This gives me some ideas for me one. I wonder if a old washer motor would work?

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir 7 місяців тому

    Great idea. Love plans to build stuff from nothing.

  • @clivewiddall3430
    @clivewiddall3430 5 місяців тому

    Top idea that and you don’t need a fancy load of tools to make it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jonflanagin6682
    @jonflanagin6682 2 роки тому +2

    The timing belt teeth can work as a dividing gear.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому +1

      Good idea 👍 I really like the info coming in, thanks

  • @andrewbarr8789
    @andrewbarr8789 Рік тому +1

    Looove the head trick! I thought of using an upturned block with the head mating surface bolted down to the ways/frame. Ended up using a couple of big pillow block bearings out of an industrial A/C unit. Another comment mentioned welding the ways and how distortion will drive you crazy - he's right I spent countless hours trying to get mine straight after welding them. Other comments I agree with are that if in doubt, make it heavy. Weight will compensate for a good measure of imprecision. I haven't touched my project for a couple of years, but getting back into it now. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot! all grate ideas, lots of people in here leaving awesome feedback and advise. No problem, I know what you mean I haven't touched my lathe project since I posted the video.

  • @awishkaakalanka7751
    @awishkaakalanka7751 Рік тому +1

    👍🏽

  • @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391
    @joejoejoejoejoejoe4391 24 дні тому

    This is insane, and I mean that in a good way.

  • @redratcrawford
    @redratcrawford 6 місяців тому

    You'll have to make an oiler for it now, that guy over on fireballtools channel built one from an set of pop. Mechanics instructions.
    Also this video is the definition of homemade and recycling proper.

  • @mdamzadhossain4487
    @mdamzadhossain4487 5 місяців тому

    I am Leathe machine operator.. I need job

  • @billp7070
    @billp7070 3 місяці тому

    Great idea use that lathe to build a better one

  • @mxmv.g
    @mxmv.g Рік тому

    I mean, I probably, most likely but definitely probably am going to steal your cylinder head lathe idea.

  • @rikujkoivisto
    @rikujkoivisto Рік тому

    Hi! Does it spin wrong direction..?

  • @Iowa599
    @Iowa599 4 місяці тому

    Is it gas powered, yet?

  • @Jason-fp7vi
    @Jason-fp7vi 9 місяців тому

    This is amazing. How did you mount the chuck to the camshaft like that?

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 Рік тому

    I actually liked, shared and subscribed... I like your pluck

  • @Mids1970
    @Mids1970 2 роки тому

    can i suggest a change to the bearing, drill holes in the top and get a cheap fish tank pump they will pump some of the thinner synthetic oils quiet well and continuously keep your bearings lubricated.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Great suggestion! thanks 👍 I will have to try it out.

  • @johnbroadbent9034
    @johnbroadbent9034 Рік тому

    talk about heath robinson , well played my hat goes off to you ,well played

  • @charlesstaton8104
    @charlesstaton8104 Рік тому

    Man, this takes the gold in the "improvised machine tools" category. Very clever using the head as a headstock. I suspect that it, like babbitt poured bearings, will be more accurate than pillow block bearings (at least for a while). I would suggest you plug any holes in that head and fill with oil so the cam lobes splash it around. Really like the head-headstock. On the rest of it though, I think you can make some big improvements without breaking the bank. That steel angle is not accurate and you will only ever be able to make things to approximate and inconsistent dimensions. There are loads of examples on UA-cam about how to machine "perfect" flat/straight/parallel lathe ways with primitive tools.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому +1

      Thanks I really appreciate it 👍 I like the feedback. I'm going to try and upgrade things and you're right the ways need improvements. I was thinking one day of maybe using a engine block, unfortunately I only have smaller 4 cylinder engines and some seized v8s.

  • @damarcastro768
    @damarcastro768 2 роки тому +1

    👍👍👍🇧🇷

  • @tbertw
    @tbertw 2 роки тому

    Your lathe is WONDERFULLY UNIQUE and FUNCTIONAL!!!! It is the only lathe I know of that may someday need a "valve job"🤣. Tim

  • @1977np
    @1977np 6 місяців тому

    Now that's an out of the car thinking. I like the idea.

  • @lawrenwimberly7311
    @lawrenwimberly7311 Рік тому

    Planning a RR track lathe build this spring myself

  • @dennisfitzgerald5450
    @dennisfitzgerald5450 Рік тому

    love the innovation level here, a couple of observations for you: Linsay Publications & The Gingery "Build you own shop from Scrap" Overall your build is cool but falls so far short of what you will be happy with I recommend checking out. I'm now building CNC Conversions for my lathes and milling machine. Second book you need: The Engineers Black Book - will bring you up to speed in a week of studying. Keep on building😀

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому

      Thanks I really appreciate it. Love the comment, this really helps us all 👍, I will check out those books. I'm so new to lathes and milling, I haven't made anything useful so far on the lathe, when things warm up here, I'm going to try and make a motor shaft coupler.

  • @oldergeologist
    @oldergeologist 5 місяців тому

    Very clever.

  • @papalevies
    @papalevies 6 місяців тому

    Love it

  • @peterxyz3541
    @peterxyz3541 2 роки тому

    Also check out a book series by David Gingery. He created an entire metal shop out of scrap

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the info 👍, I'll try and check out David's book sounds like some very interesting builds.

  • @SchmidtintheWorkshop
    @SchmidtintheWorkshop 2 роки тому

    Very cool! Is the chuck spinning towards you or away from you. It looks like at one point you spin it away from you and so you’d be cutting on the bottom side of your tool?

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot 👍 you're right, I think it was spinning clockwise. Someone else also pointed out that it's spinning the wrong way. I need to switch the motor wires and see what happens.

  • @НиколайИгнатов-л4м

    👍👍👍

  • @faustinomartinez707
    @faustinomartinez707 2 роки тому

    Está muy chingona la idea eres un papasote.

  • @ewell7763
    @ewell7763 Рік тому

    Just what I was searching for, never occurred to me to use a cylinder head and cam, it Works !!!

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому

      Glad to hear you found the info you were looking for. At first I was going to use pillow barrings but the idea just came to me while walking by these old heads I was saving, It was so much easier and cheaper.

  • @Biokemist-o3k
    @Biokemist-o3k Рік тому

    I think you are probably the first to ever use a cylinder head for a lathe. Very resourceful. Definitely linearly true. Yea I think you are going t start a new trend. AVE here come the head lathes. That is so cool. 73 thousand subs is nothing to sneeze at. I am starting a channel because I was a chemical engineer and I was run over on my 1957 Harley and nearly died and or lost my right leg. Blood clots and learning to walk I realized I want to enjoy going to work . I di not like the people involved in Big Pharma. I started a small engine repair and rebuild business and a machine shop to make the parts and pieces that are not available anymore or that never arrive after ordering. I have a scrapyard find 200cc Yamaha trimoto That I hope is still there to go and get . Along with some other various things including I believe a Kawasaki 4 wheeler. Keep up the great work.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому +1

      Thanks a lot I really appreciate it, comments like that keep me motivated. Good luck! on your channel

    • @Biokemist-o3k
      @Biokemist-o3k Рік тому

      @@kurtscottage You are very welcome my friend.

  • @trevorwheeler9029
    @trevorwheeler9029 Рік тому

    You can get free lead screws from scissor jacks that usually come with the spare

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  Рік тому

      Great info thanks for sharing. I was thinking about using some jacks while building this, but I didn't want to chop up my only jacks. If I find more jacks I will defiantly use them 👍

  • @athrunzala5337
    @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому

    I had the same idea but unfortunately the economic crisis hit us so fast and no money right now. All I can say: "you are a smart man" but it would be nice if you could do 20min videos and tape your projects as you're building them so we can follow especially on the topic of alternators and renewable energy. You don't have to cram everthing into a 10 min video when your channel is about DIY

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thank You, I really appreciate it 👍. I like hearing the feedback, right now I'm experimenting with watch times. I made this video a little longer but you're right, I did end up cutting 10 minuets from this video because I always end up thinking about attention spans. I'm planing some more energy videos, I'll try to make them longer and more detailed.

    • @athrunzala5337
      @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому

      @@kurtscottage DIY videos are never boring take it from me. The energy topic seems to be what most people are searching for on youtube. If you want this channel to be successful, you should give it more attention. Don't rush things, I know you are smart and you have great potential. People will lose interest after some time if the youtuber isn't serious and his content isn't well organized and always right off the bat

  • @rayfalcone6897
    @rayfalcone6897 2 роки тому

    you my friend will give others a lot of inspiration,good luck with your project

  • @manxman8008
    @manxman8008 Рік тому

    good idea with the engine

  • @fellenXD
    @fellenXD 2 роки тому

    Man, that's really cool. Any plans on adding an oil pump to keep the bearings happy? Without oil pressure they probably won't last too long.

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      Thanks I really appreciate it 👍I was thinking about it, would have to tap into the oil inlets and have a pump to circulate oil around. Great advice!

    • @sil-zk8061
      @sil-zk8061 Рік тому

      @@kurtscottage use a block/crank with a cover bolted onto the block deck and fill it with oil

  • @athrunzala5337
    @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому

    Maybe you did this lathe so fast because you had to use it for something, but if you want a to build a good one you need time and you should not use welding at all unless you are prepared to pay a milling shop to mill it straight and flat after welding

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому +1

      Good Advice. I rushed the build, the thing is I start losing interest on my builds if they start taking to long to become working. I'm definitely not a perfectionist and I don't mind admitting it 😎

    • @athrunzala5337
      @athrunzala5337 2 роки тому

      @@kurtscottage A good working and accurate DIY lathe will make all your future projects easier, even solve many of your real life problems. I was about to build one myself as the chinese ones on the market are a disaster but unfortuately we are having a serious economic problem in my country right now so I'd better use the money for food

  • @tbertw
    @tbertw 2 роки тому

    What are you using to control the motor speed?

    • @kurtscottage
      @kurtscottage  2 роки тому

      I'm using a PWM speed controller board, DC 10-50V 60A Motor Speed Control 12V 24V 48V 3000W

  • @delricoeppes
    @delricoeppes Рік тому

    DANG MAN YOU DID A GOOD JOB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .

  • @chriswilkinson2548
    @chriswilkinson2548 2 роки тому

    Very good video. You won me on this one

  • @fahrphrompuken
    @fahrphrompuken Рік тому

    Now that's a real engine lathe!

  • @hampopper3150
    @hampopper3150 Рік тому

    Could of sold the head to pay for a mini lathe.