hi Ade, i think the gel you can get from outdoor shops it`s used by mountaineers at altitude. well done on the engraving, oh and just been told by wife also gel used in fondue's these days, less fire risk apparently.
Gordon Bennet that was interesting Ade. USB engraver, G clamp bender in action. Cement and oil packed down. Cement's a lot heavier than sand. Don't put your back out Ade👍....Tony
Hello Ade, I believe that where I'm living. Something I think were going to have very snowy winter. How about your area, do you get lots of snow in your country? I enjoyed your video....
I haven’t made arbors for many years. Even top quality ones aren’t very expensive, and cheap Chinese versions are generally as good or better than can be made
I have seen resin used in machines to fill voids and stiffen them up. I think Stefan Gotteswinter did a video using resin in a milling machine column some years ago? Sand and engineoil will work and will be cheaper. The little engraving tool looks interesting. If Ade can give a little feedback on it's usability and function, I would find that interesting.
Basic slag would be good I should think. VERY heavy stuff. You might get it in a garden centre. It was used as fertiliser at one time. Or you might get some from a steelworks.
You should have done electro etch would have been a lot easier, but enjoyed your process nonetheless. You can add lead shot and sand in the mini lathe box.
Bit late to the party here but have watched all these 'mini-lathe revamp' videos and maybe it's the British element (a quarter of my blood is from Blanaevon, the rest is sais 😉) but I've probably enjoyed your videos even more than the other machining channel favourites (ToT, Blondihacks, etc.). One thing that one of the mini lathe youtubers has done is use a version of the 'epoxy granite' idea to fill the gaps in his bed. You could use the same idea for your box section base (and you could do the bed too if you really wanted to go to town!). Here's the video anyway: th-cam.com/video/2NmZq7F_gUE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2EgyO5dUPnib2nVm Hope it's of interest anyway and keep on flying that red green and white flag. 😉
Hi Ade, sand and engine oil every time! You want the kiln dried stuff, finer the better. Orbital sander cable tied to the box section. Costs buttons and will give you the best results. Cheers, Jon
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Building a sheet metal bender would be a nice and interesting project
Pray all is well with you! You're missed. Springfield, Mo.
All is well thanks . been away to the sun for a bit to celebrate hitting the big 60 . back soon Cheers Ade
hi Ade, i think the gel you can get from outdoor shops it`s used by mountaineers at altitude. well done on the engraving, oh and just been told by wife also gel used in fondue's these days, less fire risk apparently.
You’re looking well Adrian looking forward to your next video
Gordon Bennet that was interesting Ade. USB engraver, G clamp bender in action. Cement and oil packed down. Cement's a lot heavier than sand. Don't put your back out Ade👍....Tony
Hi Ade I am just staring a small work shop and have a mini lathe what advice would you give me on buying a milling machine please
Ade, who needs CNC engravers when they have your steady hand, great video as always.
Jon.
Have you got any sort of heating in your shed? Or how do you prevent your machines from rust ?
Hello Ade, I believe that where I'm living. Something I think were going to have very snowy winter. How about your area, do you get lots of snow in your country? I enjoyed your video....
I haven’t made arbors for many years. Even top quality ones aren’t very expensive, and cheap Chinese versions are generally as good or better than can be made
I have had really good results with chemical etching brass for this kind of plate.
Steel or lead shot mixed with oil. The "balls" in the oil interupt the harmonics / vibration.
I have seen resin used in machines to fill voids and stiffen them up. I think Stefan Gotteswinter did a video using resin in a milling machine column some years ago?
Sand and engineoil will work and will be cheaper.
The little engraving tool looks interesting. If Ade can give a little feedback on it's usability and function, I would find that interesting.
That was called tramming epoxy. He used it under the column to, well, tram the head.
Hi Ade, just a thought, you could have etched the brass using ferric chloride (used for etching PCB's), might have saved some time and effort.
Looks really good can you give us a link to the engraving tool please 😀
Nice work Ade
I used glass blasting medium in my Homemade CNC Mill
Basic slag would be good I should think. VERY heavy stuff. You might get it in a garden centre. It was used as fertiliser at one time. Or you might get some from a steelworks.
Good to see you back Ade, we have missed you. For the base have you considered using green sand that is used for casting molds?
You should have done electro etch would have been a lot easier, but enjoyed your process nonetheless. You can add lead shot and sand in the mini lathe box.
I trust family all ok look after yourself
Ades not posting anymore hope you are soon, nobody upset you
just been a bit busy with work and family etc . will be back and all good . thanks for your concern and support . Cheers Ade.
Bit late to the party here but have watched all these 'mini-lathe revamp' videos and maybe it's the British element (a quarter of my blood is from Blanaevon, the rest is sais 😉) but I've probably enjoyed your videos even more than the other machining channel favourites (ToT, Blondihacks, etc.).
One thing that one of the mini lathe youtubers has done is use a version of the 'epoxy granite' idea to fill the gaps in his bed. You could use the same idea for your box section base (and you could do the bed too if you really wanted to go to town!). Here's the video anyway: th-cam.com/video/2NmZq7F_gUE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2EgyO5dUPnib2nVm
Hope it's of interest anyway and keep on flying that red green and white flag. 😉
Hi Ade, sand and engine oil every time! You want the kiln dried stuff, finer the better. Orbital sander cable tied to the box section. Costs buttons and will give you the best results. Cheers, Jon