Great to see myfordboy videos aimed at owners of an entry level lathe . This is where a lot of people start and all too often give up, because they are watching videos of a guy with a two ton Hardinge and can't understand why they're not getting the same results.
It's inspiring to see high quality work done on the little lathe. The tailstock looks a bit "wiggly" to me, but clearly that wasn't an issues in having it hold the die and letting you do the threading operation.
fabulous idea, I hope you can get sponsored from Axminster tools, imagine them giving you some other products, your upgrades & addons to them will blow there minds
Impressive. Suggestion: use the same 3D printed knob for the handle of a new tail stock locking bolt, replace the existing bolt with a threaded bar it should extend to just above the tail stock with the knob or T bar on top - quality of life modification. I don't have a Axminster I have a 1979 Emco Unimat micro lathe, has the same position locking bolt for the tail stock
Do you find the rotary on-off switch OK to use? I'd be tempted to add an additional rocker switch for faster turn off. Really intrigued with this lathe. I'll look into it's capabilities/max dimensional work.
You have to use the rotary switch as it has to be returned to the off position before the motor will run ( soft start). There is a link to this lathe in the description below the video.I am really pleased with it.
I don't like to use threadlocker where it can get on plastic parts- they have a tendency to crumble. I hope whatever polymer you printed with is okay with it.
The pin and retaining clip mechanism is very clever.
Great to see myfordboy videos aimed at owners of an entry level lathe .
This is where a lot of people start and all too often give up, because they
are watching videos of a guy with a two ton Hardinge and can't understand why
they're not getting the same results.
It's inspiring to see high quality work done on the little lathe. The tailstock looks a bit "wiggly" to me, but clearly that wasn't an issues in having it hold the die and letting you do the threading operation.
fabulous idea, I hope you can get sponsored from Axminster tools, imagine them giving you some other products,
your upgrades & addons to them will blow there minds
Nice design for the mandrel handle
That's going to make threading a lot easier. I really like the Terry Clip retaining pin, great idea 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.
Nice work, I like the way how that handle attached and detached
Just a note to let you know I really enjoy your channel!
You gave me a good idea for my mini lathe. Thank you!
Very nice, I like this mini lathe.
Очень умное и очень простое решение! Был очень удивлен вашему решению проблемы. Всего вам доброго и здоровья!
Nicely done!!!
Nicely done
You keep smacking that left thumb. I’ve been watching it heal for months now and you whack it again. Thanks for the video.
Impressive.
Suggestion: use the same 3D printed knob for the handle of a new tail stock locking bolt, replace the existing bolt with a threaded bar it should extend to just above the tail stock with the knob or T bar on top - quality of life modification.
I don't have a Axminster I have a 1979 Emco Unimat micro lathe, has the same position locking bolt for the tail stock
Good suggestion. Still more ideas to try.
Genius...not find other words
Do you find the rotary on-off switch OK to use? I'd be tempted to add an additional rocker switch for faster turn off.
Really intrigued with this lathe. I'll look into it's capabilities/max dimensional work.
You have to use the rotary switch as it has to be returned to the off position before the motor will run ( soft start).
There is a link to this lathe in the description below the video.I am really pleased with it.
I don't like to use threadlocker where it can get on plastic parts- they have a tendency to crumble. I hope whatever polymer you printed with is okay with it.
I can't think of one. 🤔
Anerobics are really bad that way.
very good mod. ty
Thanks for sharing 👍
I can't imagine it will be long before you replace that tail stock screw for something more convenient!
I have something planned.
ah you beat me to it!
Nice
So are we going to have to start calling you Axminsterboy or Microboy now then? ;))
I was waiting for someone to suggest this. !