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Mini Lathe Upgrades

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John Rudd:

--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on February 20, 2013, 09:22:35 AM ---oooo. I like that! I will add that to the list!

--- End quote ---
Where will this end..? The list is growing... :D

How about a cam lock for your tail stock? Dead easy to make from few scraps, the mini lathe I sold recently was modded in this way to make it a more attractive proposition....

Brass_Machine:
I got into the shop for a short time this weekend. Didn't have a lot of time, I ended up forgetting to take pictures as I went. I got the leadscrew mounted up. Was fairly easy, just a little time consuming.

It went like this:

1. Mock up
2. Test
3. Test again
4. Spot drill one hole
5. Remove everything
6. Drill the correct hole for the tap
7. Tap
8. Go to step 1 (repeat for all 4 holes)

This was step 7 on the last hole to be tapped.



Finally got it all assembled:



You can't see it, but I have my cordless drill chucked up on the leadscrew off to the left. I ran the saddle up and down the bed a few times to ensure there was no binding. I am happy to report that all looks good. Still a little early but the motion seems much smoother than before.

Just waiting on the new motor mount to arrive now.

I may not be able to work on it in the next few days as I am studying for a test at work...

Still deciding what color to paint it.

Eric

vtsteam:
That looks great!  :thumbup:

Stilldrillin:
That's a nice long bed, Eric!   :)

Don't forget the leadscrew handwheel.........  :thumbup:

David D

Rob.Wilson:
Looking good Eric  :thumbup:


New bed looks a canny bit longer , which will come in handy with the CNC build  :dremel:


Rob

PS Hope the test went well.

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