Turning a Kit Less Pen Section on My Atlas Metal Lathe
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2019
- I wanted a metal lathe for turning kit less pens because of the incredible accuracy of a metal lathe.
Today I turned my first section on that lathe.
Regards,
Bob
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Thank you Bob, I always enjoy coming into your work space!
Thank you, I appreciate that.
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Bob
Awesome Bob
Thank you Bryan.
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Bob
Thanks Bob, That was very encouraging .. I will have to give real consideration to decide if I want to journey down a new and different pen-making rabbit hole.
Thank you Jeff,
It’s a big commitment and can get expensive. Don’t make the decision lightly.
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Bob
Awesome job Bob looking forward to seen the next installment Sir
Thank you.
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Bob
That's a great looking blank. I can't wait to see the rest of the pen!
Thank you Robert.
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Bob
Rob this is why I started watching you. You truly are amazing and down to every millimeter. That is quite hard to do. I will take this encouragement to try to do one of my own. However I have been unsuccessful at this time. Fantastic job Bob!
Don’t give up, it takes a get before you figure it out. Get some inexpensive blanks you can waists and keep plugging away.
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Bob
You got there!Well done Bob👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you Alan.
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Bob
Awesome job Bob.
Thank you Ray.
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Bob
A job well done.
Thank you Eddie.
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Bob
Love it, great tutorial!
Thank you.
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Bob
Good turning demonstration on kit less pen section, really enjoyed the video!
Thank you Kwstas, it’s been fun to learn.
Regard,
Bob
Another interesting video Bob. Keep em comin mate. Cheers
Thank you Grant.
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Bob
Very interesting process you have started but you might live to regret this learning curve!!!!
I will look forward to subsequent videis showing completion.
Thanks
James
Thank you James,
You may be right but I hope not.
Regards,
Bob
As always good video thank you for sharing, I have only a metal lathe and works good, thank you and have a good day.
Thank you,
A metal lathe will work perfect for kit less pens.
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Bob
Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Oh no! Now I need to start building a collection of engineering machinery as well! 😂
Great video Bob - makes it look easy!
Thank you Chris.
Don’t start, it’s a rabbit hole, LOL.
Regards,
Bob
Have you shot a video of your Atlas Metal Lathe? I have 7 wood lathes and have been toying with the idea of a metal lathe. I have an old Atlas bench drill press and love it. So I would like to find an old Atlas lathe. Atlas machines are tough and very well built. My problem is space as you could imagine. I'm giving one lathe to one of my boys and as soon as other kids have space I plan on spreading them out. My father and father in law were wood turners in their younger days so I want my kids and grand kids to enjoy wood turning too. Thanks for your videos. Always fun to watch and learn new things.
Thank you Edwin,
I have not shot a video on just the lathe yet. I’m still working all the bugs out of it and learning the names for all the pieces. I will shoot one once I’m more comfortably with it.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, That first section looks great. Looking forward to the other two sections being turned. Your Atlas lathe seems to be working really well. You must be pleased with it. Cheers, Huw
Thank you Huw,
I truly am, and there is still so much to learn. I’m enjoying it more and more every time I use it.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner Hi Bob, For Acrylic turning I think a metalworking lathe will give far more control, especially for kitless pens. I have considered buying a second hand one just for Acrylic work as I make Wedding Pens to be used by the Bride and Groom to use to sign the register and then can keep the pen for posterity. I actually made the pen for my sister's wedding recently and the registrar thought it was a great idea. Cheers, Huw
The metal lathe is way more accurate. I’m just having to purchase a whole new set of tool and learn a whole new set of skills to use it.
Regards,,
Bob
Very nice video Bob, nice amounts of explanation, while at the same time not making it boring at all! xhard to achieve, but you've done it. :-)
Thank you.
Regards,
Bob
Thank you for sharing, I also use a metal lathe because I do not have a wood turning lathe. Good video have a nice date
Thank you.
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Bob
Great video Bob I’ve been waiting for this one for awhile. You’re still thanking like a wood turner, and you should be thanking more like a machinist. This lathe has a lot of features you’re not talking advantage of. Like power feed.
I have to agree with you. I’ve been playing with power feed a bit but I haven’t gotten it totally figured out yet.
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Bob
Bob this is finally coming together, when you started with buying the lathe to rebuilding and some custom work to this incredible pen. Looking forward to seeing the next videos. Take Care
Thank you Thom,
This has been a fun process for me as well. I still have a great deal to learn.
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Bob
bob, great video. set up threading for an 80 tpi thread and use it like power feed for roughing.
I hope to get to this point one of these days. I need some new tooling and a ton of practice.
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Bob
Great job, Bob! Always enjoy your videos and learn something new. That is a very nice nib and grip you turned. Do you recall what size (mm) you turned the nib to at the shoulder.
I’ll have to measure that for you, I just eyeballed it when I turned it. At work now, will look tonight.
Regards,
Bob
Hello Joe, I just measured it and it was 7.37mm in diameter.
Hi Bob looking good.
Have you tried sanding from 120 to 400 then using the white Yorkshire grit it gives a great finish. That's what I use now I've not used my micro pads for weeks. Did you find it any easier turning on the atlas lathe by any chance.
I haven’t tried the Yorkshire Grit yet. It was easier and less stressful due to the accuracy. I have several tools I can’t use yet because parts are on the way. It will get even simpler when that happens.
Regards,
Bob
Hi Bob, I have to say your videos are the best. I have a question, I am thinking about trying to make a kitless pen after watching your videos. If I make the section for the nib from say a black acrylic and the body and cap from another blank will a 3/4 square 5 inch long be enough for the body and cap? Thanks in advance.
If you’re careful with dimensions and turn with minimal waste it should be enough.
Regards,
Bob
Looks awesome, I'm looking for a way to make the whole cut using the metal lathe. My hands shake so much i cannot make a curve like you can with the chisels. But then in wanting to create this with a harbor freight metal lathe
I’m just learning about metal lathes. Not sure how to make that curved cut on one. I’d like to learn that technique too.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner thank you
Thank you for the video. You don't find that the shoulder of the section is slightly out of round?
Not with this Atlas Metal Lathe. There are micro adjustments that allow me to dial the tailstock in for perfect alignment.
I have all kinds of issues on my wood lathe. I can get it perfect but it takes meticulous work aligning the TS exactly the same for every operation. It is a very stressful time.
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Bob
1:45 you don’t need to put a mark. You’re knobs, handles, wheels what ever you want to call the has graduations on them and they are very accurate. You should be using those, and you should be using your power feed.
Thank you Barry,
I still have a lot to learn about this lathe and using it. I’ll give that a go on the next one.
Regards,
Bob
A threaded mandrill and a metal lathe, oh my! It’s getting expensive, but it’s nice. Will tap and die work?
Yes, a tap and die will work.
Regards,
Bob
I always enjoy watching your videos, but I have to ask why didn't you use the "feed" on the lathe. I am a machinist by trade and woodworker by hobby, also have you thought of using carbide insert tooling.
Hello Mike,
I’m just starting my journey with this lathe. I’ve played with the feed but still haven’t got it fully figured out. My goal was to make a kit less completely on the Atlas, that’s almost in the books. Now my goal is to learn more and find better ways, that includes using the feed and learning to trust the lathe instead of marking to drill and cut.
Regards,
Bob
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Thank you Robert.
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Bob
Can you also do this on a wood lathe? I assume the process would be identical.
Yes you can, I just choose to start using a metal lathe for the accuracy. I have made quite a few on my wood lathe.
Regards,
Bob
Looking Good Bob. Do you sell the kit less pens? My wife's taking a shying to them. :D
I haven’t sold any yet because I’m still learning to make them. Plus, I have almost stopped selling pens lol together. Trying to keep this as a hobby because if it turns into a business, it becomes work.
Regards,
Bob
@@RJBWoodTurner understand completely Thanks
Do you think the same can be done by hand? Cheers
I’ll be honest, I don’t know the answer but I’d love to see someone try because there are so many ingenious people that I’d bet someone out there could do this by hand.
If your thinking about trying, go for it because it would be AMAZING!!!
Regards,
Bob
Is that an air conditioner behind you in video...with the flexible hose?
Yes sir,
It’s a 25,000 BTU AC/Heater.
@@RJBWoodTurner thanks!
Since you have a metal lathe, have you thought about trying to make all metal pens?
Yes, I made one from Aluminum just playing around. It wasn’t perfect but it was cool.
Regards,
Bob
Your tool bit is ground like a dull threading tool. That is making it harder to turn a smooth finish.
Can you send me a photo of how it should be ground, I have tool steel and can attempt any shape. Still learning here.
Regards,
Bob