My most recent easy-adjust screws: tap for 1/4-20; choose a (7/16) hex head 1/4-20 bolt of the length needed; drive a 1/2 inch wing nut down over the hex head for a handle. A bit of Loctite 638 will reinforce any gaps. Robust, massive, suited to minimal dexterity, if somewhat crude. I make tooling for industry, and functionality and speed trumps beauty.
And here I was thinking I'd have to drop a $G on an Indexing Head. Come on Tim, tell us, how many times did it take to get that last mouth full right, you tongue twisting guy you, Ha ha
Nice work Tim. I am waiting for the delivery of a lathe identical to yours, I intend to start at the start of your videos and learn through your projects. You do nice work.
Nice result! Can I offer a few suggestions for future jobs? A simple way to set the tool height (in your case the centre of the thumbwheel bolt) is to lightly pinch a small straight strip of metal between it and the milling bit shank. A 6" steel pocket ruler is ideal. Pich halfway along the ruler, and adjust QCTP height until the ruler is vertical. When clamping things, use a piece of material so you don't mar your hex stock with the QCTP screws. Also make a pair of 'soft jaws' for your vice from pieces of copper or zinc sheet, plastic or leather. This will preserve your hex stock a little better, and also run (marginally) more true in the chuck if the surfaces are straight. Keep up the great work!
this is great, got me to think, if a person was able to create a way to index a part held in the tail stock could you cut a gear with an end mill? or do you need special angles or additional machining
I'm not sure an end mill would give you the proper profile for a gear? But I would guess so, as long as you could align it correctly and had something to index the part.
“If it looks straight, it is straight” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 DUDE!!! Just line your tool up with your tail stock to find center! OH WAIT... your tailstock isn’t center, never mind...
Outstanding job on the thumbscrew! I just want to say that I made one of these years ago and instead of making an arbor with the Morse taper I just bored it to fit over my tailstock spindle. I also added 3 equally spaced removable handles for added leverage. I do own a Bridgeport mill. Therefore I made a hex insert and a square insert to accommodate both hex shaped dies and taps into 1 driver. Happy machining to all
Nice job on the holder. Yep, you can with some thinking and setup do some neat stuff on these little lathes. I have an old 7x12 that I make all sorts of goodies with.
watched all three videos. IS the drill always finding automatically the middle of the turning piece on the left? And how much is the cheapest lathe like this?
I made on of these and I liked the project but the darn thing is not "strong" enough to thread steel. Only brass and aluminum. I mean I just cannot hold the round part as there is not enough leverage.
That is awesome and simple it’s one of those things that you never think of until someone else does it and it’s like of cause that is brilliant why didn’t I think of that 🤯
Please stop dropping ur parts..also I noticed every time u part something off u let it fly.thats not right and causes damage. But otherwise a nice part and good work on a mini lathe sir
I thought you were just going to knurl it, like some sort of plebian. Awesome indexing trick!
that 4flute clip was f**king brilliant
That Thumbscrew is next level!! It still amazes me what can be done on these cheap lathes. Thanks for your effort in making these videos.
It depends on the operator. :)
It depends on the operator. :)
My most recent easy-adjust screws: tap for 1/4-20; choose a (7/16) hex head 1/4-20 bolt of the length needed; drive a 1/2 inch wing nut down over the hex head for a handle. A bit of Loctite 638 will reinforce any gaps. Robust, massive, suited to minimal dexterity, if somewhat crude.
I make tooling for industry, and functionality and speed trumps beauty.
Great work. Good improvising. The whole project looks very proffesional.
Those LED's are the Cat's Pajamas eh. ;)
If it looks straights it is straights xD jimmy diresta 😊 i hope you will have your 25k soon 😉
And here I was thinking I'd have to drop a $G on an Indexing Head.
Come on Tim, tell us, how many times did it take to get that last mouth full right, you tongue twisting guy you, Ha ha
Ross Hunter if you make a adapter for the back if the lathe you can build index plates right in to it.. it's a upcoming video for me
Good job
I learned something new for my own mini lathe
Thanks !!
Nice work Tim. I am waiting for the delivery of a lathe identical to yours, I intend to start at the start of your videos and learn through your projects. You do nice work.
John Barker thanks so much! Good luck with yours and definitely let me know how things go
Quite a difference in finish compared to the ones you made back in april! Great job!
Nice job!
I love the creativity of these projects! Great job! ❤
Thumbs up for the thumbscrew! That really came out awesome!
Thanks!
Nice result!
Can I offer a few suggestions for future jobs?
A simple way to set the tool height (in your case the centre of the thumbwheel bolt) is to lightly pinch a small straight strip of metal between it and the milling bit shank. A 6" steel pocket ruler is ideal. Pich halfway along the ruler, and adjust QCTP height until the ruler is vertical.
When clamping things, use a piece of material so you don't mar your hex stock with the QCTP screws. Also make a pair of 'soft jaws' for your vice from pieces of copper or zinc sheet, plastic or leather. This will preserve your hex stock a little better, and also run (marginally) more true in the chuck if the surfaces are straight.
Keep up the great work!
Please don't use a rag, it was better then gloves but paper towels is a safer bet if your avoiding getting degloved
Fantastic thumbscrew, both in execution and artistically.
Finally a feller on UA-cam who teaches brilliant things simply and logically for monkeys like me with a hobby lathe. Thanks mate. Subscribed..👍👍👍
8:02 that's a long long name for a such small devices, but hey I like it
amazingvideo,excellent explanation,an i thank you for your inspiration.
that hex indexing jig is ingenious.
it opens my mind to what I will soon be able to do on my coming soon lathe.
Good job with ordinary tools. ... nice to see what can be done.
Hex bar!! Good idea!!
That is amazing. Thank you for sharing. By the way, what is the lathe you are using that link in the description doesn’t now show us. Thanks
Was shown this milling trick 40 years ago by a old navy machinist great to be reminded as getting lathe very soon,carry on with your vids.
this is great, got me to think, if a person was able to create a way to index a part held in the tail stock could you cut a gear with an end mill? or do you need special angles or additional machining
I'm not sure an end mill would give you the proper profile for a gear? But I would guess so, as long as you could align it correctly and had something to index the part.
“If it looks straight, it is straight” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 DUDE!!! Just line your tool up with your tail stock to find center! OH WAIT... your tailstock isn’t center, never mind...
Hi there I would to buy one of die holder please with 16 mm die .can I use it with ratchet spanner?
That came out so beautifully. I think you have a perfect shop made tool.
If you bore out the rear side of the dye holder to fit roller bearings and press in a full line of them 8-10 it makes it so much easier to turn
Outstanding job ! Very best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2018
I like it. I need to go dust off the bench and see what metal I have in the box.
Just perfect.
Will try to make my own bolt and nut also.
After all the mods and fixes for the lathe.
Im buying it in july.
A very nice example of thinking outside of the box. The notes on where to get and who supplied stuff was a very nice touch. I was IMPRESSED
😂i had to make one with a drill by hand and files. Was not fun at all
WOOW, like them a lot. You short appetizer was tasty, the complete video, fantastic.. THX, go on like this..
Finally a feller on UA-cam who teaches brilliant things simply and logically for monkeys like me with a hobby lathe. Thanks mate. Subscribed..👍👍👍
In his next video he learns how to clean the chip tray...when that screw fell, I went: whoosh! Just like that it's gone! 😂
Outstanding job on the thumbscrew! I just want to say that I made one of these years ago and instead of making an arbor with the Morse taper I just bored it to fit over my tailstock spindle. I also added 3 equally spaced removable handles for added leverage. I do own a Bridgeport mill. Therefore I made a hex insert and a square insert to accommodate both hex shaped dies and taps into 1 driver. Happy machining to all
Nice job on the holder. Yep, you can with some thinking and setup do some neat stuff on these little lathes. I have an old 7x12 that I make all sorts of goodies with.
Very very creative, I’m thoroughly impressed!
Thanks!
watched all three videos. IS the drill always finding automatically the middle of the turning piece on the left? And how much is the cheapest lathe like this?
I made on of these and I liked the project but the darn thing is not "strong" enough to thread steel. Only brass and aluminum. I mean I just cannot hold the round part as there is not enough leverage.
Man, I want a mini lathe so bad.
That LED light is awesome. Now to struggle to get the darn thing in Europe.
That is awesome and simple it’s one of those things that you never think of until someone else does it and it’s like of cause that is brilliant why didn’t I think of that 🤯
Now that’s a thing of beauty right there 👍
Nicely done sir 👌
question how much did you pay for your lathe . just asking . am looking foe one
Probably easier this way than in a mill. It's so simple to set up.
Very entertaining. Machinist porn.
great video as always, i love how the brass turned out when polished up
Thumbs up for the mouthful at 8:00
You do a great job with all those many camera angles!
Nice alternative to making a knurl finish.
Brilliantly simple and effective 👍🏻😎
Great video again, Tim. Thanks for sharing.
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I just want the set screw to have! It’s a work of art!
Я все три части посмотрел. Что он сделал?)
TOP SIR ....very impressive
Nice work.
Tm⚘🖒
very nice
Nice!!!
Bravo, very clever!
feliz año nuevo
Интересное решение👍
Beautiful!
Nice!!
Please stop dropping ur parts..also I noticed every time u part something off u let it fly.thats not right and causes damage. But otherwise a nice part and good work on a mini lathe sir