yes there is a lot of stick out. safety first. always find a way to support near the end you are machining. also stainless steel is slow speed with pressure down. otherwise good on ya for the job
TBH, the machining was completely unnecessary for this, I just wanted to try out actual lathe cutting on something where the finish didn't actually matter.
Love watching this series, I've been meaning to start a Gingery build for years now but never got around to it. But I think I'd have the cutter in the middle of the boring bar with a pillow block at each end of the bed to help reduce the deflection in the bar and then move the headstock between the blocks. Also boring both journals at the same time would not only ensure they're parallel to the bed but also means you only have to make half as many adjustments of the cutter.
Unfortunately, the 20mm bars I can get that are relatively accurately made are not long enough to reach the length of the bed. If all else fails, I can just make another headstock! :)
@@DIEmicrosoft The same as when it's in the end of a bar, using a screw at 90 degrees to it. But instead of a machine screw in the end I'd use a grub screw in the side.
Pieter, I've made an apron to keep my hands well away while the leadscrew moves the headstock while I bore it. If I had a long enough boring bar, I would have put a third support at the end.
Boring is Annoying? Maybe drilling is more thrilling? Either way, the over-hang is massive. I know this is a sturdy round but why not use a steady? I think it advisable on something thinner. Keep up the good work but take care!
love this video! can't wait to watch the next one! keep up the great work!
yes there is a lot of stick out. safety first. always find a way to support near the end you are machining. also stainless steel is slow speed with pressure down. otherwise good on ya for the job
TBH, the machining was completely unnecessary for this, I just wanted to try out actual lathe cutting on something where the finish didn't actually matter.
Love watching this series, I've been meaning to start a Gingery build for years now but never got around to it. But I think I'd have the cutter in the middle of the boring bar with a pillow block at each end of the bed to help reduce the deflection in the bar and then move the headstock between the blocks. Also boring both journals at the same time would not only ensure they're parallel to the bed but also means you only have to make half as many adjustments of the cutter.
Unfortunately, the 20mm bars I can get that are relatively accurately made are not long enough to reach the length of the bed. If all else fails, I can just make another headstock! :)
With a cutter in the middle if the bar how would you iock it off?
@@DIEmicrosoft The same as when it's in the end of a bar, using a screw at 90 degrees to it. But instead of a machine screw in the end I'd use a grub screw in the side.
@@johannesfactotum2682 Course. Wasn't thinking properly, 3am here haha
"Have A Go" is indeed the right spirit. So, go for it.
You scare me....a big disaster can happen doing you harm. Use a steady-rest...stay safe
Pieter, I've made an apron to keep my hands well away while the leadscrew moves the headstock while I bore it. If I had a long enough boring bar, I would have put a third support at the end.
More and more lathe like all the time.
That's the idea!
Whoo hoo first comment. Good afternoon there Sir.
Boring is Annoying? Maybe drilling is more thrilling? Either way, the over-hang is massive. I know this is a sturdy round but why not use a steady? I think it advisable on something thinner. Keep up the good work but take care!
did you just use the lathe to help make the lathe? latheception, congrats you have reached 3d printer owner state but with lathe.
Gingery's book starts with the comment that the lathe is the one machine in the workshop that can create itself.
Nice work sir. Very interesting
Bether You work by Butcher, Metall Lathe Work is not your Job !
Lucky for me it's just a hobby, then!