Oh that's a great idea, Gary. I've been using the indexing knobs to lock it, but I don't like using those since that's really not what they're for. I'm afraid it will eventually damage those holes. Thanks for the tip. 👍
Thanks Mike. For sure do not use the indexing pin. I did not like holding the red button in so came up with this. I even got a hold of Laguna and ask why they could not have a locking system. My fix is very simple for sure.
Thank you Huw, I thought it was silly not to have a spindle lock other than holding the button in. So I fixed that. I have had people say having a locking spindle is not necessary. But I find it very handy. Hwyl, Gary
Thank you Larry. That really bugged me when I discovered that it did not actually have a way to lock it. I did not want to drill holes and had a lot of those magnets. Thanks for watching, Gary
Thank you Scott I would have a hard time getting by without it. Some people claim you do not need a spindle lock but it sure helps getting a chuck off. Or when putting a blank on a worm screw. But I am sure you know all of that. I considered getting the 2436 as it would not have taken up anymore foot print. It is a dandy! Thanks for watching, Gary
Well Rod I knew you would notice. Let me tell you I was in awe during the whole turning of that piece. Well I just put finish on the bottom a hour ago. And the bottom looked delicious. This has to be the prettiest piece of wood I have ever done. It felt like a gift to be able to expose the grain inside. Another chunk that I just wasn't sure about. I can have it ready for Friday and I want to. I had something else read to load but it can wait. Thanks for watching brother. Gary
You are welcome Clint. I am in Garden Home which is next to Beaverton. Did you have any trouble with the banjo locking down? What ever they painted the hidden shaft with is to slick. I scuffed it up with 120 grit and that fixed the problem. Gary
Thank you. Yes they are very handy. I have also used it to keep the 4 jaw chuck handy. You can just stick the end of the handle to it. Makes it easy to grab. Gary
You are welcome. I did not feel like drilling holes in a casting. You could end up on a grain line of the metal and cause a crack. Metal has grain based on how it hardens after cast. The magnets solved that issue. Thanks for watching and commenting. Gary
None that know of. Most VFD's will shut down if they sense too heavy of a load. I know mine does as I have done it a couple of times. Same thing on my Bridgeport CNC.
Thank You, Gary. Can you tell me where you bought the magnets AND their strength? I purchased several different magnets but none of them are strong enough to keep the button in on my 18/36. I asked Laguna what pressure the button needs to be depressed. Unfortunately they did not have an answer. Thanks again, Al.
Hi Al, This is the size I use. www.ebay.com/itm/374530091966 You may be able to find them on Amazon. We had a supplier at work where we got them. We used them for tooling that we built. Hope this helps, Gary
I used the Rare Earth magnets. You can hardly get two of those apart when stuck together. Funny I just got a pack from Amazon. These are very thin and I will use them on a laser machine to hold thin pieces down. For the spindle lock I would use 1/2X1/2" magnets. Best of luck, Gary
Brilliant, Gary! I hope this video gets a million views, it deserves it. Something so simple you would think Laguna would have included it. You should see if you can send them the link. They might feature the video on their site. Great job thinking outside the box! Phil
Thanks Phil. Maybe I will send them the link. I am taking pictures of my next WEIRD turning right this minute. The cat wants to be in the picture so I had to move my photo studio. Thanks for your comments as always. I just heard back from Laguna. He said Well that was a simple solution. Gary
David they are rare earth magnets and the ones I used are 1/2 x 1/2 inch and they are something we used at work.Pretty sure they got them at a local hardware store or one of out tool suppliers. I have been retired about 7 years or I would ask. But I know that Home Depot carries rare earth magnets. Maybe not 1/2 thick but you could stack them to get what ever you need.Harbor Freight also has some of the rare earth magnets. I have used them to get the chuck key handy as well. If you check my video on using a Digital angle finder for your grinder you will see how I use the magnets in a zip bag to collect the grindings coming off your wheels. Thanks again, Gary
That is a simple and elegant solution. A product of intelligence and problem-solving experience. Good job!
Paul thank you very much for those very kind and generous words.
Gary
Great!
Happy this has helped.
Gary
Very clever!!!!! Cheap, easy, smart, and adaptable to any lathe with a similar position lock.
Thank you Chuck. I really find it useful to have a locking spindle for many reasons. Thanks for watching,
Gary
I just bought a laguna 18-36 I’ll give this a shot
Thanks
Rob
Thank you I use mine a lot.
You will enjoy the 18-36 it is a fine lathe.
Thanks for watching.
Gary
Oh that's a great idea, Gary. I've been using the indexing knobs to lock it, but I don't like using those since that's really not what they're for. I'm afraid it will eventually damage those holes. Thanks for the tip. 👍
Thanks Mike. For sure do not use the indexing pin.
I did not like holding the red button in so came up with this. I even got a hold of Laguna and ask why they could not have a locking system.
My fix is very simple for sure.
I already have magnets on the way 😁👍🏻
Brilliant solution to your problem. Love Mark 2 with the extra safety feature.
Hwyl, Huw
Thank you Huw, I thought it was silly not to have a spindle lock other than holding the button in. So I fixed that.
I have had people say having a locking spindle is not necessary. But I find it very handy.
Hwyl,
Gary
I have the same lathe and I agree the way the spindle lock works makes no sense to me.
Thank you for the quick fix
Thank you Larry. That really bugged me when I discovered that it did not actually have a way to lock it.
I did not want to drill holes and had a lot of those magnets.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Great idea - I will make one for my Revo 24/36 tomorrow. Thanks.
Thank you and I use mine almost every time I use the lathe.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Great tip on the spindle lock. I'm going to try it on my lathe. Different lathe but same issue. TY
Thank you Bernie. For sure it should work on almost any lathe.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Great idea
Thank you Mark I a glad you liked it. I use it all the time.
Thanks for watching.
Gary
Thank you for the video! Helps immensely!
Thank you Anita, happy it was helpful.
Gary
Thanks , just got a laguna 18/36 and was wondering how to hold the button in. Now I just need some magnets.
Thank you Bruce and I use mine all the time and it is just second nature to use.
Thanks for watching,
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 also sent your video to my son who also has a 18/36 Laguna .
A great solution - thanks for the tip. I just made mine, and it works great.
Great Happy this has helped.
Gary
I have a Laguna 1824 same problem. Thanks for the idea
You are very welcome.
Gary
Sometimes the simplest answers are the hardest to see, and the best solution.
Great idea, thanks for sharing.
Thank you. I use it all the time.
Gary
Nice job. I will be making one of these for my lathe. Thank you for posting this.
Thank you Scott I would have a hard time getting by without it. Some people claim you do not need a spindle lock but it sure helps getting a chuck off. Or when putting a blank on a worm screw. But I am sure you know all of that.
I considered getting the 2436 as it would not have taken up anymore foot print. It is a dandy!
Thanks for watching,
Gary
Nice final fix! Off topic...that's a really good looking chunk of wood you mounted on that worm screw....🙂
Well Rod I knew you would notice. Let me tell you I was in awe during the whole turning of that piece.
Well I just put finish on the bottom a hour ago. And the bottom looked delicious. This has to be the prettiest piece of wood I have ever done.
It felt like a gift to be able to expose the grain inside. Another chunk that I just wasn't sure about.
I can have it ready for Friday and I want to. I had something else read to load but it can wait.
Thanks for watching brother.
Gary
Some of the best inventions are the simplest.
Thank you Billy and I like simple. Although I tend to over complicate most things.
Gary
BRILLIANT
David thank you very much. I appreciate your comment.
Thanks for watching.
Gary
Thanks Gary. I have the exact lathe and this has troubled me too. I will adopt the same fix. You've mentioned before you are in Oregon; I'm in Eugene.
You are welcome Clint. I am in Garden Home which is next to Beaverton. Did you have any trouble with the banjo locking down? What ever they painted the hidden shaft with is to slick. I scuffed it up with 120 grit and that fixed the problem.
Gary
Nice fix. You have to love what you can use rare earth magnets for.
Thank you. Yes they are very handy. I have also used it to keep the 4 jaw chuck handy. You can just stick the end of the handle to it. Makes it easy to grab.
Gary
Thanks. Appreciate the help. I'm going to do this today.
You are very welcome it is a fun easy and great project and you will be happy you made it..
Gary
That's so simple its brilliant..I will be making one of these for mine..thanks for sharing
Thank you and I am happy you like it.
I find it very hard to get by without one.
Gary
Ingenious and clever to boot. Turn the end into a knob and paint it red, it will look even better.
Excellent idea I may have to do that.
Gary
Bravo i have à 2436 home Laguna see tour video
Very nice!
Excellent! Thank you so much. 😁👍
You are very welcome
Great solution!
Thank you Carol!
Gary
Good Idea I was having this trouble but now I am not
Thank you
You are welcome. I did not feel like drilling holes in a casting. You could end up on a grain line of the metal and cause a crack. Metal has grain based on how it hardens after cast. The magnets solved that issue.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Gary
What harm to the lathe would leaving the lock in
None that know of. Most VFD's will shut down if they sense too heavy of a load.
I know mine does as I have done it a couple of times.
Same thing on my Bridgeport CNC.
@@ThePapa1947 thanks for that good information 👍 love watching your videos
You are welcome and thank you!
Thank You, Gary. Can you tell me where you bought the magnets AND their strength? I purchased several different magnets but none of them are strong enough to keep the button in on my 18/36. I asked Laguna what pressure the button needs to be depressed. Unfortunately they did not have an answer. Thanks again, Al.
Hi Al,
This is the size I use. www.ebay.com/itm/374530091966
You may be able to find them on Amazon. We had a supplier at work where we got them. We used them for tooling that we built.
Hope this helps,
Gary
Very effective and efficient, my favorite combination. I'll have to modify that idea for my Jet.
Glad you can use the method.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Gary
Great quick fix, Gary! I might be able to use something like this for my Mustard Monster. Thanks!
Billy
Thanks Billy, I thought they had spindle locks?
Hope you have a Happy New Year
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 The newer ones do. I got mine in 2005 or 2006.
Billy
What magnet did you use? Mine seem not strong enough to hold it :-(
I used the Rare Earth magnets. You can hardly get two of those apart when stuck together.
Funny I just got a pack from Amazon. These are very thin and I will use them on a laser machine to hold thin pieces down.
For the spindle lock I would use 1/2X1/2" magnets.
Best of luck,
Gary
@@ThePapa1947 yeah i try with a 12mm x 3mm and its not strong enough to hold the spring, maybe is just too small.
Thanks
Finally i design it with bigger one ;)
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@@MAX-HARD-ROCK looks great!
Brilliant, Gary! I hope this video gets a million views, it deserves it. Something so simple you would think Laguna would have included it. You should see if you can send them the link. They might feature the video on their site. Great job thinking outside the box!
Phil
Thanks Phil. Maybe I will send them the link.
I am taking pictures of my next WEIRD turning right this minute.
The cat wants to be in the picture so I had to move my photo studio.
Thanks for your comments as always.
I just heard back from Laguna. He said Well that was a simple solution.
Gary
Can you share the specs on the magnets? Where did you get them and what size?
David they are rare earth magnets and the ones I used are 1/2 x 1/2 inch and they are something we used at work.Pretty sure they got them at a local hardware store or one of out tool suppliers. I have been retired about 7 years or I would ask. But I know that Home Depot carries rare earth magnets. Maybe not 1/2 thick but you could stack them to get what ever you need.Harbor Freight also has some of the rare earth magnets. I have used them to get the chuck key handy as well. If you check my video on using a Digital angle finder for your grinder you will see how I use the magnets in a zip bag to collect the grindings coming off your wheels.
Thanks again,
Gary
So smaht!
Thank you David, a very hand addition for sure.
Thanks for watching,
Gary