We finally did a Plinth Upgrade aka Cross Slide Delete (Vevor 8x14" 2250rpm 650w) | Part 12
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.พ. 2024
- In this video, we're excited to share our latest lathe upgrade: a plinth upgrade! We were fortunate enough to find a round aluminum puck measuring 3x2" that perfectly suited our compound slide. However, we want to address some mistakes we made in naming parts throughout the video. While we frequently mention "compound slide," we actually meant "cross slide." Additionally, when we said "counter sink," we meant "counter bore." We apologize for any confusion caused by these errors!
Despite these hiccups, we're proud to say that we completed this project using only our Mini Lathe and Drill Press, both of which we've featured in previous videos. Join us as we showcase our DIY solution!
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Thanks for the video. I have been thinking about doing something very similar and this video helps me visualize the process. Only I want to incorporate a radius turning ability on the plinth. One thing I would have done differently is that I would not have tapped the bolt into the aluminum plinth. I would have used a through bolt. Aluminum stretches too easily and your M10 bolt is going to mash itself lose in a short period of time. Easy enough to fix though. You can always drill it through , countersink the head and pin the head so it doesn't turn when you tighten the tool post.
Hey there! Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your thoughts. Incorporating a radius turning ability on the plinth sounds like a cool addition! We went with tapping the M10 bolt into the aluminum plinth to keep things simple and maintain the original hardware. You make a good point about potential issues with the aluminum stretching over time. If we ever encounter damaged threads, we'll definitely consider your suggestion of drilling it through and using a longer bolt. Thanks for the tip, and happy crafting! :)
I have same lathe with 2" longer bed. Same toolpost. Gotba brick of d2 waiting beside the mill.
If you need to cut angles you can simply config the old toolpost in the compound and leave 2 tools set up in it. That was my plan anyway.
I subbed. Maybe we will touch base later.
Hey, thanks for sharing your thoughts! That's a cool idea to use the old toolpost and the cross slide for cutting angles and keeping tools set up on it. We'll hang onto the old parts for those rainy day jobs when we need to cut some angles.
Glad to have you subbed to our channel, and yeah, let's definitely catch up later!
Nice vid, can't wait to see what other mods you are gonna do. I just got a slightly larger LMS lathe, working on scraping it all at the moment
It's exciting to hear that you've acquired a slightly larger LMS lathe and are currently working on scraping it. What model did you end up with? Scraping is indeed a fascinating technique and can result in significant improvements in precision and performance. We'd love to hear more about your scraping process and any improvements you've observed in your lathe afterward. Feel free to share your experiences with us!
Are 4 jaw chucks available?
According to the spec sheet, this machine features an MT3 style chuck. While 4 jaw chucks are available in MT3, we've opted to stay with a 3 jaw chuck for our current tasks. It proves to be more efficient since we rarely need to remount a piece to achieve a 0.010-inch spec, and we're mainly working with round bars at the moment. However, we're intrigued by the idea of trying the 4 jaw chuck eventually, especially for working with square bars and other shapes in the future!
Please do a bit of research on wearing rubber gloves around lathes and rotary tools. I highly recommend against it. Keep up the good work learning and enjoying your machine skills.
Thank you for bringing up this important safety consideration. While we do assume the risk of wearing gloves ourselves, it's crucial for everyone to be aware of the potential risks associated with wearing gloves around rotating machinery. Gloves can potentially get caught in the machine and cause harm.
Safety should always be the top priority when working with machinery, and we appreciate your reminder to prioritize safety at all times.
I do agree that, in general, wearing gloves while working on a lathe is a bad practice. At the makerspace where I go when I need the larger lathe or mill, one risks a very severe reprimand if not being told your shop time is over for the day for wearing gloves while operating the machines. However, those gloves are far less dangerous than cloth or leather gloves. The glove material will very easily tear instead of pulling the hand into the rotating mass. However, speaking as someone who has worn similar gloves for about 30 years and as a part of my work I have to perform surgery with cosmetic concerns, all gloves like that will degrade one's sensation. Only the most expensive ones (specifically manufactured and packaged for surgical use) interfere the least. To use at a home shop, they would be cost-prohibitive. Examination gloves, or mechanic's gloves like those shown, are inexpensive but also degrade light touch sensation the most. Wearing them while working around the many chemicals we use in the shop would be recommended. Wearing them while operating a lathe is demonstrating poor safety practices that, for someone who is inexperienced, does not understand the risks, and decides on leather or cloth gloves instead, can easily cause a disabling injury on a machine like this. On a larger lathe, it has caused fatal injuries.
Seems like an odd choice to get rid of your ability to cut tapers entirely imo
Yeah, we get where you're coming from! It might seem like an odd choice, but for us, we don't do taper cuts in our work. So, we figured it was worth swapping out for a more rigid setup with the Plinth base.
It's all about what works best for your specific needs and preferences.