I have a whole garage full of real machines that I've acquired over 30 years. I admire what your doing greatly! A little suggestion, if you were to make a lathe all over again design the fabricated bed in such a way you could fill it with concrete! This would greatly add to its rigidity and dampening ability. During WW1 Lathes were needed so quickly there was no time for foundry work so beds were tubular/bushing slides and concrete.
Hell yeah. Thanks for the info I thought about making a concrete table thing with plate steel on top, could be a really good work table, maybe some type of plastic or composite between the two so it lasts longer. Also concrete base for a vise stand, or other surface/holding.
I think the hand made gears were the most impressive for me, i had no idea gears could be handmade with enough precision to be worth a darn. Awsome job on the entire project, i feel alot more confident in trying to build my own now
Really great work brother. Many ppl don’t want to put 400 hrs and thousands of dollars when it’s used for hobby or small jobs for convenience. Well done!!
That works way better than I expected when I saw you welding the heck out of parts that are expected to drive tight tolerances. Shows the value of not overthinking things I guess ;-)
I know this video is old but i have a 14.5"x36" lathe and a 10"x50" mill. Ive been building a 10"x24" benchtop lathe for the last 7 months. Granted ive been machining every part from scratch and using acme screws for all the slides and leadscrew. This build really puts thing into perspective for me:) Well done.
After I was first introduced to machining I wanted to build something like this. I eventually got a mini lathe, but it's interesting to image what can be achieved with such humble material. Well done
anyways, that was a very impressive build. Somethings you just cant teach, those are the gifts god gives us, why one person can just sit down and build a lathe out of scrap materials and another person wouldn't be able to do it with a gun to their head is beyond my understanding. The point is these people come from all walks of life, when looking for talent disqualifing people based on where they went to school, what city they came from, or what company they worked at doesnt make much sense. Some of your best men will have not even gone to school, others may have a phd, some are from poor families, some from rich, but in the end all brilliant people seem to find their way to the same place. And that is what makes the USA the best country on earth.
Welp, you got a sub outa me! That's the jankiest lathe I've seen yet, and I love it! I read your response to another comment about "dipping your toes..." and, I totally get it. I have gobs of machines I want to build. Some half started and set aside to start another. Lots of respect from me for bringing this one the distance of actually making chips! Gonna check out the rest of your videos, and hope for more! Keep on chuckin!
I think you got the right idea. if anything the best way to learn to use a lathe is probably to build one so I think you've got the right plan. I find you to be quite inspiring thank you. Keep up the good work.
I've seen you've been replying to recent comments so I wanted to ask a few questions before I attempted this at home. 1. What is the thickness/height of the steel tubing you used? I have some 1/16-inch thick and 1.25-inch tall tubes, but I'm not sure they will hold up to the task. 2. What tolerances were you able to achieve with your build? +/- .1-inch? 3. Why was the framing as long/spacious as it is? Such as the area where the motor sits? Or how high the chuck lies from the base of the frame. I'm in the process of making a smaller version with many of the design concepts you've used, as they are (scuffed yet) beautifully simple. The only complaints I have are how there aren't any shots at the end of the video with the build fully complete, or a list of the materials you used. Other than that, really awesome video and super inspiring. Thank you.
1: I don’t remember exactly, but I think it was something like 1 1/2in with 1/8 wall thickness. 2: I never bothered testing for tolerance because of how much variability there was right from the start. It could be as bad as 1/16, close to the chuck, with it worse further out. 3: The extra space was for a tailstock that never ended up getting made. The primary thing I’d do differently if I could go back is to make the rails have angled sides to act like dove tails, same thing on the cross slide. Hope this helped, Neally
@@Neally Hmm, I guess I'll try with my 1/16 inch thick walls and add some extra framing to keep ot rigid. Hopefully that goes well lol. Also, 1/16 inch tolerance really isn't even that bad for a project like this. But it sounds like the concentricity of the chuck is off, which could either be a big or a small issue. When you mentioned dove tails, did you mean angling the framing that the carriage slides on by 45 degrees? What difference do you think that would make? Thanks for the super quick reply man, hope all your future projects go well!
The way my rails are set up makes it so that high pressure on the slide will lift the slide off the rail, I counteracted this by putting tension on the lead screw, but that creates its own issues. If you make your rails so that they are angled you are able to tighten the fit of the slide on the rails creating a drastically better fit, look up dovetail lathe ways on google, I guarantee it’ll save you a headache or two😂 Take care and good luck!
4:55 man I am crying I can see that wobble from here. Jokes aside very well done man. Hey I wanted to add a few things that might be helpful. If you do turn crankshafts or anything that will require really tight tolerances I would take really shallow cuts until you are certain the maximum runout your machine has. Also, while chain drives are very good at not slipping you actually want the opposite on a lathe. If your belt is tensioned correctly it will only slip if something goes horribly wrong. One thing that can fix some of the runout would be replacing that needle thrust bearing you heating with a new one. Make a jig to install it perfectly square on the shaft and if it's a tight fit either freeze the shaft and then try or have it press fit. Other side of that coin is the chuck was welded on which added some distortion. I really like what you did with that bench grinder motor. Mine always got way too hot and I actually rounded a small radiator from a window ac to pull heat from mine but your method seems much easier. Still very well done man . Last thing I promise you can used a start capacitor with a little more microfarad to give that motor more of a lunch when starting. Please, be careful spinning that be hand it will take your finger like nothing.
Two things i'd change to the recipe 1. rigidity 2. rigidity Basically A frame for the spindle bearing supports. Not a box frame. That's not only not rigid, but it's also something that can build resonance. The riser for the tool block, that'd have to be more rigid as well, with a wedge put inside (there's a woodworking channel that built a cheapo vise, and that's how he did his vise jaws. Tube + wedge inside - aka triangle). Finally, the ways of the lathe, i would build them in a triangulated fashion, as close as possible to straight (but i wouldn't put too much effort into it at first) and parallel. I'd also make them such that the "legs" could be buried inside a large concrete block that spans the width and length of the lathe. Once those are in set, to make things parallel, square, even whatever, i'd choose where cuts could be made from the sub frame (the concrete) and before making the cut, i'd weld a nut and a plate and cut between them. That way, if you want to tighten or expand that joint to brings to even, you can use a bolt to push or pull based on its position, before welding the cut back. All welds done in this operation would have to be very quickly chilled, so a wet towel should be in place. This could yield a bigger lathe, on the cheap.
Ok, i have passion with lathes, but reason for subscribing is the AWESOME SONGS !! that covers your video. I loved that. So, no mute for your channel..
I'm impressed with your skills and I'm in the same position, I wanna get into this but no way i'm going to spend 2k on a lathe. You inspired me to look into building it. The quality of your video is also very good.
Ace job man. I'm going to build one but with a solid shaft and pillow block bearings, but with ideas stolen from your build. Thanks in advance for the ideas, but if you've already patented it disregard all I have just written. Well done.
Go for it! The block bearings are definitely a good idea, but I would keep the hollow shaft because it lets you put longer stock through the shaft while working with the lathe
Amazing video! I thought you'd need something more precise then a length of stud for moving the carriage but I guess I was wrong! Making a carriage that could be swapped out and put on a drill press to make it into a mill sound like a pretty neat idea, I might have to try it out!
Thank you! This thing was mostly just a proof of concept, so it's nothing too crazy, but I wanna give it another shot soon and make it better. I'll see if I can incorporate that idea!
Wow ! That's great man. I hope that you are are going to build a guard around that metal chain. I would treat the metal and spray it with high sheen epoxy pain on the frame and other applicable parts . Compliments from South Africa. 👍
Thanks for sharing , you impressed me with your lathe, believe you will make it better. I didn't think it was gonna work all that well , but pleasantly surprised keep up the good work ,new sub as well. I've bought a lathe chuck 2 years ago, with seeing your results , looks promising and will try it too. Try turning with some cheap Chinese lathe tools . Loved how nice the cross slide worked.
Hello instead of using bicycle transmission, it uses auto timing belt. tempering pieces is with water, the piece must receive heat until it is between red and bright red. then let it cool for a few seconds to lower the temperature slightly and submerge in water. do the test with a piece of metal, bar, axle... the same material in water and another in oil.... then try to file
Wow! After watching you make this all on your own, I’m feeling much more confident that i cannot make my own lathe and i will be going to Harbor Freight as soon as the beer fund is refilled!
@@Neally Hey brother Are you out here on the East coast like me in Pa maybe???? Oh yea by the way your welds are getting very good. Especially for a stick welder.
Extra points for setting yourself on fire, but not making a big deal out of it. I have a pile of shirts with smallish crusty holes in the lower right side.
@Neally Cool! I got an expensive DC motor drive for dirt cheap from an auction, and the plan was to refurb and resell, but then I started getting other ideas, which is how I came across your video. Appreciate it!
Funny and entertaining! You're so talented, hope to see you once on tv with your own show! Go for it....you're getting better and better! ( don't forget the german # for more fans! 🤭😏Your Aunt from Germany.
What do you mean it’s not as good as a store bought lathe ?!! Yours is better than my vevor 8x14” lathe !! Suggestion, if you want smooth finishes and no bumpy bumps it’s incredibly important that you get your x and y axis as rigid as possible with absolutely no movement. That way when you go to turn your part the tool post doesn’t move and your chuck needs to be extremely rigid with zero give. Also bolt your lathe to the table or tack it in place if you have a steel table . If you do this you will be able to make incredibly accurate parts down to the thousandth and below.
Here I am trying to turn one of my 5 angle grinders into a small wood lathe and stumble upon this bullshit... I'm more than impressed how bloody well that worked 😂 makes me want to be a bit more ambitious than making a simple wood lathe hahaha but I haven't welded in years so mine would never slide and would probably be banana shaped from too much heat
This is f'n great. Please use cutting oil/fluid do I don't cry. :) Re. milling with drill press: I just picked up a '40s era Craftsman benchtop press to make a mill for 'light' work. The thing weighs ~280 lb. The head is a big honking' (tech. term) chunk of cast iron. I love the irony (pun) of needing a lathe to re-size the rod to make the lathe. Nice work using a grinder on that and everything else. +10 for the use of layout fluid!
Great. Don't pay any attention to untalented detractors. I think you are definitely a genius, no kidding. I knew, as you did, that by using the materials and tools you had on hand that this machine was not going to be incredibly precise or powerful. But, it is incredible; a very handy tool for turning down stock. If you need super precision for a project you can always take your stock to a machine shop. I think you should have taken the pipe to a machine shop and had the ends turned down for a good bearing fit though, it would have made it run truer. Also, don't heat a bearing any warmer than 150 degrees Fahrenheit, that should be lots to slide it on a shaft at room temperature, without damaging the bearing. Again, excellent work!
This is my first view of your channel and I'm impressed. I can realyvtelate to the self incredulism when i get something right yhe first time! It's like... Whoa... I actually might he better at certan things than i uave previously considered....... 😮
I'm not ever sure anymore, I think it was around $500cad for the metal and hardware, and about 80 hours of work to put it all together. I should have just bought my mini lathe to begin with 😂
throw an ac capacitor on it that will kick the engine into running. when your ac kicks on outside that initial jolt of sound and hum is the capacitor jumping the motor... definitely just subscribed though!
Awesome build dude, i must make something similar but will use v belt drive, its a bit more forgiving and easier to make slip for soft starting and emergencies, i was trained to use lathes and safety is a massive priority, things like don't wear a tie or your face may take a beating, this was the first thing i was taught, second thing was remember to take out the chuck key ;) and where is the emergency stop button.
The other thing i was taught was to use 300 rpm as a guide for mild steel at 1 inch diameter, 1/2 inch is double so 600rpm 1/4 inch 4 times so 1200 rpm this then gives the same surface speed, ensuring the tools don't get burnt out, usable for drilling holes also.
Thanks! I would definitely use v belts if I made it a second time, I was using what I had laying around the shop... hence the jankieness😂 Safety features are definitely lacking, I'll be more mindful of them in future versions!
Apologies my friend, I bought a mini lathe to do what I need it to because I don't have the funds or the time to build an effective lathe from scratch, now that I'm in school. I'm working on a turbo jet engine which is currently my priority, and likely will be for the foreseeable future. I may revisit the lathe project at some point, but we will see. Sorry if I've disappointed you
@Neally Thanks for pinning Alex Bucjanan his comment. Me, a 3 year student dropout (to become a Master machinist) was having internal thoughts. I wont share those tho cause after 10 years becoming a programmer, and not touching a lathe anymore... I would love getting into welding and build a lathe myself (or buy... if I have the coin). His book recommendation is on my to get list, welding equipment, and some other tools.
Oh I had to, his comment was so insightful it would have been a crime not too. I think being able to work on your own terms is incredibly freeing, so definitely go for it, my friend!
A piece of tight budget artwork. I really liked the idea although I am want even on tighest budget. I would like to request you if you could send the drawing for making one.
BTW, конструкции катастрофически не хватает жёсткости. Необходимо выровнять станину и добавить дополнительных рёбер жесткости. Также было бы неплохо использовать трубу без продольного пропила в узле крепления подшипников вала. Также не помешала бы самая простая задняя бабка с самым простым конусом на подшипнике. Это значительно увеличит качество обработки и повысит точность. Лично я бы ещё использовал не цепную передачу, а ременную, т.к. это исключит риски поломок в случае застревания резца в заготовке и снизит количество используемых деталей для передачи, что повысит надёжность и КПД системы. I am too lazy to translate all of this, so pls do it by yourself. It will be more accurate, than my own or online translation. Have a nice day!
Ayo this rocks for real , Would you mind if I asked for your blueprints or weather I can like use your ? Thanks for the response , hope it'll be alright with you .
I don't think I have those files anymore, but they wouldn't help much anyways because the majority of the build was improvised along the way. Thanks! 🤘
I wonder with all the improvised projects I've never seen anyone build a gas powered lathe. I know, it would suck because of the exhaust and noise, but people tend to have more small engines floating around than suitable electric motors.
I think the vibration from a combustion engine might mess with the accuracy of it. Mine's already abysmal, I can't imagine what strapping a lawnmower engine to it might be like xD
not gonna lie, I was expecting something man-powered (been looking at treadle mechanisms, hoping to find a useful diy build my complete lack of skills or geometry knowledge could work from for my own project), but this is pretty awesome all the same.
I have a whole garage full of real machines that I've acquired over 30 years. I admire what your doing greatly! A little suggestion, if you were to make a lathe all over again design the fabricated bed in such a way you could fill it with concrete! This would greatly add to its rigidity and dampening ability. During WW1 Lathes were needed so quickly there was no time for foundry work so beds were tubular/bushing slides and concrete.
That's a great idea. Stealing it.
It would be awesome if you could .make a list of part and sizes that you use.just incase someoneelse would like to build one similar to it
Hell yeah.
Thanks for the info I thought about making a concrete table thing with plate steel on top, could be a really good work table, maybe some type of plastic or composite between the two so it lasts longer. Also concrete base for a vise stand, or other surface/holding.
I think the hand made gears were the most impressive for me, i had no idea gears could be handmade with enough precision to be worth a darn. Awsome job on the entire project, i feel alot more confident in trying to build my own now
Thank you, I appreciate it! I'll be honest, I as surprised by them too😂
A friend sent me a vid. of a guy making gears for a wrist watch on a tiny lathe. Chronova Engineering is the channel.
Great build,actually magnificent ,perfectly suited for a tight budget.Hell man it does the job,You got my subscription.
Wow thank you! I appreciate it!
Really great work brother. Many ppl don’t want to put 400 hrs and thousands of dollars when it’s used for hobby or small jobs for convenience. Well done!!
Thanks friend, I appreciate it!
That works way better than I expected when I saw you welding the heck out of parts that are expected to drive tight tolerances. Shows the value of not overthinking things I guess ;-)
Thanks!
I'll second that.
I know this video is old but i have a 14.5"x36" lathe and a 10"x50" mill. Ive been building a 10"x24" benchtop lathe for the last 7 months. Granted ive been machining every part from scratch and using acme screws for all the slides and leadscrew. This build really puts thing into perspective for me:) Well done.
Your video editing skills are remarkable
Thanks! :)
After I was first introduced to machining I wanted to build something like this. I eventually got a mini lathe, but it's interesting to image what can be achieved with such humble material. Well done
Thank you!
How come you guys are not building guns? your going to make engines? what a waste of talent.
anyways, that was a very impressive build. Somethings you just cant teach, those are the gifts god gives us, why one person can just sit down and build a lathe out of scrap materials and another person wouldn't be able to do it with a gun to their head is beyond my understanding. The point is these people come from all walks of life, when looking for talent disqualifing people based on where they went to school, what city they came from, or what company they worked at doesnt make much sense. Some of your best men will have not even gone to school, others may have a phd, some are from poor families, some from rich, but in the end all brilliant people seem to find their way to the same place. And that is what makes the USA the best country on earth.
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Simple and creative plus you welded it with stick. Very inspiring!
Thank you very much!
Stick & Oxy acetylene are underrated these days. Way cheaper than TIG and they produce great welds.
Welp, you got a sub outa me! That's the jankiest lathe I've seen yet, and I love it! I read your response to another comment about "dipping your toes..." and, I totally get it. I have gobs of machines I want to build. Some half started and set aside to start another. Lots of respect from me for bringing this one the distance of actually making chips! Gonna check out the rest of your videos, and hope for more! Keep on chuckin!
Thank you! Much love
I think you got the right idea.
if anything the best way to learn to use a lathe is probably to build one so I think you've got the right plan.
I find you to be quite inspiring thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks!
I've seen you've been replying to recent comments so I wanted to ask a few questions before I attempted this at home.
1. What is the thickness/height of the steel tubing you used? I have some 1/16-inch thick and 1.25-inch tall tubes, but I'm not sure they will hold up to the task.
2. What tolerances were you able to achieve with your build? +/- .1-inch?
3. Why was the framing as long/spacious as it is? Such as the area where the motor sits? Or how high the chuck lies from the base of the frame.
I'm in the process of making a smaller version with many of the design concepts you've used, as they are (scuffed yet) beautifully simple. The only complaints I have are how there aren't any shots at the end of the video with the build fully complete, or a list of the materials you used. Other than that, really awesome video and super inspiring. Thank you.
1: I don’t remember exactly, but I think it was something like 1 1/2in with 1/8 wall thickness.
2: I never bothered testing for tolerance because of how much variability there was right from the start. It could be as bad as 1/16, close to the chuck, with it worse further out.
3: The extra space was for a tailstock that never ended up getting made.
The primary thing I’d do differently if I could go back is to make the rails have angled sides to act like dove tails, same thing on the cross slide.
Hope this helped,
Neally
@@Neally
Hmm, I guess I'll try with my 1/16 inch thick walls and add some extra framing to keep ot rigid. Hopefully that goes well lol. Also, 1/16 inch tolerance really isn't even that bad for a project like this. But it sounds like the concentricity of the chuck is off, which could either be a big or a small issue.
When you mentioned dove tails, did you mean angling the framing that the carriage slides on by 45 degrees? What difference do you think that would make?
Thanks for the super quick reply man, hope all your future projects go well!
The way my rails are set up makes it so that high pressure on the slide will lift the slide off the rail, I counteracted this by putting tension on the lead screw, but that creates its own issues. If you make your rails so that they are angled you are able to tighten the fit of the slide on the rails creating a drastically better fit, look up dovetail lathe ways on google, I guarantee it’ll save you a headache or two😂
Take care and good luck!
Ah I think I'm picking up what you're putting down. Ill definitely keep that in mind. Thank you so much man!!
It posible for steel or alumunium?
With that kind of craftsmanship - everything is possible 💪
Cheers! Thank you
4:55 man I am crying I can see that wobble from here. Jokes aside very well done man.
Hey I wanted to add a few things that might be helpful. If you do turn crankshafts or anything that will require really tight tolerances I would take really shallow cuts until you are certain the maximum runout your machine has. Also, while chain drives are very good at not slipping you actually want the opposite on a lathe. If your belt is tensioned correctly it will only slip if something goes horribly wrong. One thing that can fix some of the runout would be replacing that needle thrust bearing you heating with a new one. Make a jig to install it perfectly square on the shaft and if it's a tight fit either freeze the shaft and then try or have it press fit. Other side of that coin is the chuck was welded on which added some distortion. I really like what you did with that bench grinder motor. Mine always got way too hot and I actually rounded a small radiator from a window ac to pull heat from mine but your method seems much easier. Still very well done man .
Last thing I promise you can used a start capacitor with a little more microfarad to give that motor more of a lunch when starting. Please, be careful spinning that be hand it will take your finger like nothing.
People forget the lessons learned during a project like this. Keep it up. You got my sub.
Definitely! Thank you!
Two things i'd change to the recipe
1. rigidity
2. rigidity
Basically A frame for the spindle bearing supports. Not a box frame. That's not only not rigid, but it's also something that can build resonance. The riser for the tool block, that'd have to be more rigid as well, with a wedge put inside (there's a woodworking channel that built a cheapo vise, and that's how he did his vise jaws. Tube + wedge inside - aka triangle). Finally, the ways of the lathe, i would build them in a triangulated fashion, as close as possible to straight (but i wouldn't put too much effort into it at first) and parallel. I'd also make them such that the "legs" could be buried inside a large concrete block that spans the width and length of the lathe. Once those are in set, to make things parallel, square, even whatever, i'd choose where cuts could be made from the sub frame (the concrete) and before making the cut, i'd weld a nut and a plate and cut between them. That way, if you want to tighten or expand that joint to brings to even, you can use a bolt to push or pull based on its position, before welding the cut back. All welds done in this operation would have to be very quickly chilled, so a wet towel should be in place.
This could yield a bigger lathe, on the cheap.
That's a good idea, I like it! Cheers!
Ok, i have passion with lathes, but reason for subscribing is the AWESOME SONGS !! that covers your video. I loved that. So, no mute for your channel..
Sweet! Thanks!
I'm impressed with your skills and I'm in the same position, I wanna get into this but no way i'm going to spend 2k on a lathe. You inspired me to look into building it.
The quality of your video is also very good.
It's an awesome project to get into! Thank you🤘
@@Neally please don't give up and keep posting. Your editing, charisma and talent are awesome. This channel will blow up.
Ace job man. I'm going to build one but with a solid shaft and pillow block bearings, but with ideas stolen from your build. Thanks in advance for the ideas, but if you've already patented it disregard all I have just written.
Well done.
Go for it! The block bearings are definitely a good idea, but I would keep the hollow shaft because it lets you put longer stock through the shaft while working with the lathe
Amazing video! I thought you'd need something more precise then a length of stud for moving the carriage but I guess I was wrong! Making a carriage that could be swapped out and put on a drill press to make it into a mill sound like a pretty neat idea, I might have to try it out!
Thank you! This thing was mostly just a proof of concept, so it's nothing too crazy, but I wanna give it another shot soon and make it better. I'll see if I can incorporate that idea!
Wow ! That's great man. I hope that you are are going to build a guard around that metal chain. I would treat the metal and spray it with high sheen epoxy pain on the frame and other applicable parts . Compliments from South Africa. 👍
Thank you my friend!
Thanks for sharing , you impressed me with your lathe, believe you will make it better. I didn't think it was gonna work all that well , but pleasantly surprised keep up the good work ,new sub as well. I've bought a lathe chuck 2 years ago, with seeing your results , looks promising and will try it too. Try turning with some cheap Chinese lathe tools . Loved how nice the cross slide worked.
Thank you! I appreciate it :)
Hello instead of using bicycle transmission, it uses auto timing belt. tempering pieces is with water, the piece must receive heat until it is between red and bright red. then let it cool for a few seconds to lower the temperature slightly and submerge in water. do the test with a piece of metal, bar, axle... the same material in water and another in oil.... then try to file
I will be using a belt in the future. I heated the pieces to hot-blue them, not to harden✌
Wow! After watching you make this all on your own, I’m feeling much more confident that i cannot make my own lathe and i will be going to Harbor Freight as soon as the beer fund is refilled!
Yep, I think I should have done that from the start 😂
The cutting result is better than i expected, i though the mechanism, rigidity were suitable for 3D printer only. Good work
Thanks!
Can I suggest a solid shaft and pillow block bearings for a more true turn.
Excelente Job, excelente historia y excelente exelente edición
Cheers! I appreciate it!
Well done, shows what can be achieved with basic stuff.
Thank you!
what is the purpose of that copper tube wrap in the motor?
It's a cooling system for the motor, I had overheating issues in the past
How did you stop the topslide raising up from the base?
tension from the lead screw, it's not a very good method though, I'll be revising it in a future build
A video so awesome I had to subscribe!!
Thank you, my friend!
@@Neally Hey brother Are you out here on the East coast like me in Pa maybe???? Oh yea by the way your welds are getting very good. Especially for a stick welder.
Hey. Fabulous job man. I'm wondering if you are willing to share your design drawing?
Hey thanks! Sorry but I don't have the files anymore
It is interesting how were made first rotary parts of the first machine tools in the world like spindles or shafts without using a machine tool
Extra points for setting yourself on fire, but not making a big deal out of it. I have a pile of shirts with smallish crusty holes in the lower right side.
It's sad because I really liked that hoodie😂
I see you used your drill press as a mill, how did you keep the chuck on the taper with all that side load??
To be honest... I have no idea. I gave it a shot just to try, and it hasn't failed yet
@@Neally Scary but alright! Guess I'll try it too then 🤷♂️
Maybe I should start putting a "don't try this at home" disclaimer in my videos😂😂
how long did it take you to build it?
About 10 8hr days, give or take
What kind of motor did you use?
I think it's a 1/2hp single phase AC motor, got it out of a bench grinder
@Neally Cool! I got an expensive DC motor drive for dirt cheap from an auction, and the plan was to refurb and resell, but then I started getting other ideas, which is how I came across your video. Appreciate it!
Funny and entertaining! You're so talented, hope to see you once on tv with your own show! Go for it....you're getting better and better! ( don't forget the german # for more fans! 🤭😏Your Aunt from Germany.
you lit yourself on fire and your reaction was just omg im on fire haah
Of course! lol
You are a smart cookie fella and your videos are great watching. Can I ask where you sourced the hollow spindle from...the bicycle???
Thanks! And it's just a 3/4 x 18 inch schedule 40 water pipe, got it from home depot
@@Neally 😀. Brilliant, I'm probably overthinking everything in my build plans.
@@damianmullin Overthinking?? I just consider that being thorough😉
The fact that your bearing is purple-blue, means that you have heated it too much, its life will be more limited, Away that, bravo for the job done !
I'll be rebuilding the spindle in the spring. the bearings were mostly temporary
@@Neally Ok well done !
Awesome video, crazy creativity ☺️☺️
Thank you!
That’s pretty amazing that you built that from scratch. Really cool. Takes quite a bit of time to fabricate all the parts and pieces for that lathe👍🙂
Thank you very much!
Great job looks awesome.
If you were blackening those gears u r good but if you were hardening them then need to be red hot before you put in oil
Thanks! And yeah, it was just to blacken them for rust prevention
Lol I totally realized that your too smart to not know that after watching ur other videos. I jumped the gun. Great content keep it up thanks
@@2500brandon Thank you, friend, I appreciate it!!
That was dope man!
Thank you!
What do you mean it’s not as good as a store bought lathe ?!! Yours is better than my vevor 8x14” lathe !! Suggestion, if you want smooth finishes and no bumpy bumps it’s incredibly important that you get your x and y axis as rigid as possible with absolutely no movement. That way when you go to turn your part the tool post doesn’t move and your chuck needs to be extremely rigid with zero give. Also bolt your lathe to the table or tack it in place if you have a steel table . If you do this you will be able to make incredibly accurate parts down to the thousandth and below.
Here I am trying to turn one of my 5 angle grinders into a small wood lathe and stumble upon this bullshit... I'm more than impressed how bloody well that worked 😂 makes me want to be a bit more ambitious than making a simple wood lathe hahaha but I haven't welded in years so mine would never slide and would probably be banana shaped from too much heat
I was thinking the same thing, but then I figured a banana shaped lathe is better that no lathe at all😂
Holy shit, thought you had 100k subs easily. Great job. Good video!
Thanks!
I was going to make one by using a front wheel drive car hub bearing and a drive shaft which will be connected to a zxr400 engine and gearbox.
Link me a video of that because that sounds gnarly😂
It looks very interesting !
Where are you from?
Canada!
Verry funy when change the chuck for a stone 😅
Awesome Job! Are your plans available for purchase?
This is f'n great.
Please use cutting oil/fluid do I don't cry. :)
Re. milling with drill press: I just picked up a '40s era Craftsman benchtop press to make a mill for 'light' work. The thing weighs ~280 lb. The head is a big honking' (tech. term) chunk of cast iron.
I love the irony (pun) of needing a lathe to re-size the rod to make the lathe. Nice work using a grinder on that and everything else. +10 for the use of layout fluid!
Thanks! Greatly appreciated ✌️
Great. Don't pay any attention to untalented detractors. I think you are definitely a genius, no kidding. I knew, as you did, that by using the materials and tools you had on hand that this machine was not going to be incredibly precise or powerful. But, it is incredible; a very handy tool for turning down stock. If you need super precision for a project you can always take your stock to a machine shop. I think you should have taken the pipe to a machine shop and had the ends turned down for a good bearing fit though, it would have made it run truer. Also, don't heat a bearing any warmer than 150 degrees Fahrenheit, that should be lots to slide it on a shaft at room temperature, without damaging the bearing. Again, excellent work!
That is greatly appreciated, my friend. Thank you and have a great holidays!
This is my first view of your channel and I'm impressed. I can realyvtelate to the self incredulism when i get something right yhe first time! It's like... Whoa... I actually might he better at certan things than i uave previously considered....... 😮
How much did this project cost??
I'm not ever sure anymore, I think it was around $500cad for the metal and hardware, and about 80 hours of work to put it all together. I should have just bought my mini lathe to begin with 😂
That was cool! Thx for sharing!
Thank you!
very glad i found your channel. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
throw an ac capacitor on it that will kick the engine into running. when your ac kicks on outside that initial jolt of sound and hum is the capacitor jumping the motor... definitely just subscribed though!
Thanks for the tip!
Alright dude, ya got my attention, im subbed
Thank you, my friend!🤘
I'm subbed too just keep the good jokes up
Lap your surfaces together to try and get a little slop out
Man, I think it's good enough, I wish I had it just as is.
Awesome build dude, i must make something similar but will use v belt drive, its a bit more forgiving and easier to make slip for soft starting and emergencies, i was trained to use lathes and safety is a massive priority, things like don't wear a tie or your face may take a beating, this was the first thing i was taught, second thing was remember to take out the chuck key ;) and where is the emergency stop button.
The other thing i was taught was to use 300 rpm as a guide for mild steel at 1 inch diameter, 1/2 inch is double so 600rpm 1/4 inch 4 times so 1200 rpm this then gives the same surface speed, ensuring the tools don't get burnt out, usable for drilling holes also.
Thanks! I would definitely use v belts if I made it a second time, I was using what I had laying around the shop... hence the jankieness😂
Safety features are definitely lacking, I'll be more mindful of them in future versions!
I'll use that for reference in the future, thanks!
I wish I had the tools and space to make fun stuff like this.
Giver a shot if you get the opportunity! Definitely worth it
good job man 👍👍👍🛠
Thanks 👍
AWESOME man, awesome. i will try myself to replicate your work.
Just a tip: the eccentricity of the shaft is due to the grinding @3:44
Thank you!
Good job 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
You are incredible
Thank you so much!!
Which software you are using for control??
Man, I subscribed thinking/hoping you had more improvements to the Lathe. Its a great starter for me, hopefully you add more.
Apologies my friend, I bought a mini lathe to do what I need it to because I don't have the funds or the time to build an effective lathe from scratch, now that I'm in school. I'm working on a turbo jet engine which is currently my priority, and likely will be for the foreseeable future. I may revisit the lathe project at some point, but we will see. Sorry if I've disappointed you
@Neally
Thanks for pinning Alex Bucjanan his comment. Me, a 3 year student dropout (to become a Master machinist) was having internal thoughts. I wont share those tho cause after 10 years becoming a programmer, and not touching a lathe anymore... I would love getting into welding and build a lathe myself (or buy... if I have the coin).
His book recommendation is on my to get list, welding equipment, and some other tools.
Oh I had to, his comment was so insightful it would have been a crime not too. I think being able to work on your own terms is incredibly freeing, so definitely go for it, my friend!
Really nice job!!
Thanks a lot!
Damn awwsome content bro. Subbed instantly
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Awesome vid, I'm going to build mine soon
Awesome! Great to hear it!
dank build 10/10
Thank you, friend!🤘
washing machine rear bearing mount solid as
Nice job!
Thank you!
I love your videos, keep it up!
Thank you!! Will do!
A piece of tight budget artwork. I really liked the idea although I am want even on tighest budget. I would like to request you if you could send the drawing for making one.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Unfortunately I don't have the drawings for it anymore
Good stuff. Cool.
Thanks!
Here’s your sub bro, keep making content like this. Stick welding and scrap material, Couldn’t relate more🙌🏽
Appreciate it, boss!! There's more on the way soon!
Good on ya bro, keep at it
Thanks, I certainly will!
Great job
Thank you!
That's a brilliant idea, greetings from Indonesia, friend
Thank you my friend, cheers!
BTW, конструкции катастрофически не хватает жёсткости. Необходимо выровнять станину и добавить дополнительных рёбер жесткости. Также было бы неплохо использовать трубу без продольного пропила в узле крепления подшипников вала. Также не помешала бы самая простая задняя бабка с самым простым конусом на подшипнике. Это значительно увеличит качество обработки и повысит точность. Лично я бы ещё использовал не цепную передачу, а ременную, т.к. это исключит риски поломок в случае застревания резца в заготовке и снизит количество используемых деталей для передачи, что повысит надёжность и КПД системы. I am too lazy to translate all of this, so pls do it by yourself. It will be more accurate, than my own or online translation. Have a nice day!
Being set on fire with an angle grinder, I can relate; I have a scar where my wife set me on fire when we were cutting rebar!
Ouch! Luckily my hoodie took the bullet on this one haha
Good show and fun 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Ayo this rocks for real ,
Would you mind if I asked for your blueprints or weather I can like use your ? Thanks for the response , hope it'll be alright with you .
I don't think I have those files anymore, but they wouldn't help much anyways because the majority of the build was improvised along the way. Thanks! 🤘
I wonder with all the improvised projects I've never seen anyone build a gas powered lathe.
I know, it would suck because of the exhaust and noise, but people tend to have more small engines floating around than suitable electric motors.
I think the vibration from a combustion engine might mess with the accuracy of it. Mine's already abysmal, I can't imagine what strapping a lawnmower engine to it might be like xD
@@Neally yeah, but isn't there like a UA-cam rule42 for diy 1projects?
If you can search for it, there-s video of it.
NICE MAESTRO
Thank you brother!
WELCOME BROTHER@@Neally
Great
Very good job
Thank you!
Well done bro. I like the video only mechanical engineer will understand your idea and project
Thank you very much
Взял и слепил))))посмотрел с удовольствием))))спасибо!
Thank you!
Anyone have the actual plans for this?
Nope, I don't have them anymore
not gonna lie, I was expecting something man-powered (been looking at treadle mechanisms, hoping to find a useful diy build my complete lack of skills or geometry knowledge could work from for my own project), but this is pretty awesome all the same.
Thanks!
@@Neally Not a problem, just gimme a small credit when you make it man-powered, lmao
@@yeldarb141983 you got it bro😂
An dir geht verloren ein guter Schauspieler ! Gut gemacht !
Dude i used to do "that" with just a drill in my bathroom and a file in the other hand in my underpants
Lmao yeah me too, that's why I built the thing xD
Nice content loved it.
Im from Philippines
Thanks!! Much love from Canada✌