Nicely finished in Aluminum. Now do it in cast iron so you can build a good lathe. There is a reason no commercial lathe builder uses Aluminum for any size lathe.
Weigh a 1” x 1” x 1” piece of foam and the same of aluminium then next time weigh your foam form before moulding in sand and calculate the weight for aluminium then add 10% for losses that will give you a good starting point
So excited for this new chapter! I really wasn't sure such a massive lost foam casting would go well, but, the title didn't say it was an epic failure, so I was somewhat clued in 😅
This was the most awesome large aluminum lathe bed casting I've ever seen. I've seen home made lathes and a lot of Gingery aluminum machine castings but not one like your scaled up version. I just saw took a glimpse at all of your videos, I'm subscribing. I'm gonna binge watch them this weekend.
Nicely finished in Aluminum. Now do it in cast iron so you can build a good lathe. There is a reason no commercial lathe builder uses Aluminum for any size lathe.
Dude, results speak for themselves. ANYONE saying ANYTHING negative about this project has NEVER tried to do something this awesome. Keep going.
Weigh a 1” x 1” x 1” piece of foam and the same of aluminium then next time weigh your foam form before moulding in sand and calculate the weight for aluminium then add 10% for losses that will give you a good starting point
So excited for this new chapter! I really wasn't sure such a massive lost foam casting would go well, but, the title didn't say it was an epic failure, so I was somewhat clued in 😅
Wow. I'd be out in the street dancing like a crazy man if I'd pulled that off first try like that! Fantastic job!
Man, just lifting 70kgs of molten aluminium is nuts. Epic job!
Send it to Steve Watkins, he owns a 1943 planner that is just the thing for getting things flat
add hardened steel to the ways you'll be glad you did the alu is a okay base but will wear quickly
Are you worried about the ways being too soft??
Great work! Music is horrible tho =)
No way man
This was the most awesome large aluminum lathe bed casting I've ever seen. I've seen home made lathes and a lot of Gingery aluminum machine castings but not one like your scaled up version. I just saw took a glimpse at all of your videos, I'm subscribing. I'm gonna binge watch them this weekend.
MyFordboy would be proud - epic casting
I’m all caught up to recent videos, I’m excited to see your plans and I pray you get the dream workshop you want, most high God bless you
I have to say it came out so much better than I thought it would. That is a huge project to cast. Thumbs Up!
nice to see you doing projects again...
whoa, you were the solid aluminum bat channel from years ago! Now I remember. Its been too long... good to see some content going up.
Okay, an algorithm suggestion that I’m stoked about.
That casting is huge! Very impressive and exciting.
Been following you for years, it’s been awesome watching your skills and projects progress. Please continue sharing, your hard work is appreciated!