Nice project can't wait for part 2. I need to complement you on the fact that you actually comment on the comments. That actually means a lot to the viewers. I realize the big boys get hundreds of comments but I often see the same questions asked multiple times with never an answer. I think the big boys often forget who made them big boys in the first place. Kudos to you.
Yes I try to answer all comments. Sometimes it's hard to keep up but worth the effort. I also enjoy hearing what people think... lots of good ideas too.
I believe best practice is to make your full depth cut in one pass with a slitting saw. The chips pack up and break the saw when doing multiple passes. Neat project idea.
What a great project. I plan to replicate for a Clausing 4901. I admire the fact that you include the "oops" and then cover the recovery from the "oops"
Clever method of clamping I'll have to remember that. Believe it or not I use carbide tipped circular saw blades for slitting. They do cut a wider slit/kerf so that can be a negative. I run them at very low RPMs, 50 or so to maybe 300 max and yes, a very slow feed rate as well. I've run 7 1/4" down to 5 1/4" (I’m pretty sure that's the correct size). The smaller size I got at Harbor Freight, they're cheap, readily available and do as good as any other I've tried. Also, they aren't hardened so I've never had one break and I don't recall losing any carbide tips so far either. I've used them to cut aluminum and steel. For me they've been most useful cutting the exact size needed from a larger piece of stock. You have the least possible waste due to the precise cut. I'd rather do that than dulling an end mill or risk breakage or risk a wandering blade with a sawsall. Looking forward to Parr 2.
Nice work Mr Winky, made something similar my self but milled the centre slightly lower with runways either side of the dove tale, looking forward to part two 👴🏻👍
Mark when was playing with the follower rest I toke the tool post block on the qctp and trun it around so the tool was on the back side of the tool post . But as all was you make great things keep them coming.
I like the locking mechanism for the Follow rest base, very clever. Be sure to let us know how well it works when it gets used. will you be adjust the position of the follow rest after each pass on the lathe and how? KOKO!
i had the same Question. Looking forward to the results. I have. 9”SB and a 10” wards. I might have to make some follow rests for each using your ideas. Can’t wait for part 2
Why not just use a brass tipped pinch bolt, no slitting needed. Over engineered that bit Winky 😊 I just hope that there will be enough spring in the flexture that when you release the bolts it will loosen up on its own accord. Regards from Australia.
You might be right... but I was concerned about pin point pressure on the dovetailed slide. The slit saw was easy until it broke. The dove tail is a very good fit so it doesn't flex much.
Because I can't seem to get my parts precise ,☹ I would have cut the dovetail ~13/64 " wider & used a 3/16" gib with adjusting screws to get the dovetail fit. 😀Most all of my designs compensate for my inabilities.
My problems come from too many loose assumptions. If you follow the proper steps very closely you can get very accurate parts. Take the time to "do it right the first time". (Josh Topper Machine)
@@WinkysWorkshop interesting how the tool forces act. The follow rest that came with my lathe has the thrust points some degrees off axis from how you made yours. 90 degrees but rotated some.
@@WinkysWorkshop due to my terrible memory, I pulled my follow rest out of the closet. The one I pictured in my head isn’t quite like reality. There are 3 total contact points with one directly below the center (under the work) which I’ll call 180 degrees with a second contact point at 90 degrees behind the work center (like you made) and the third contact point which is rotated beyond the 0 degree top center by about 15 degrees towards the operator. I have used mine a total of two times…. I may not know all the uses for the follow rest. I only have used it for slender, long parts where tool pressure caused enough deflection to cause a diameter variation that makes the part bad. Not a use situation I want to find myself in…. Any of the rests take me a long time to mount and setup so it has got to be something kinda special.
@@cogentdynamics Interesting... I've never seen one with a support on the bottom. I don't use mind much at all. They are difficult to use for general turning because they have to be adjusted every pass. The only time I use mine is threading. Even a 1/2" rod 6 inches long does much better if you use the follow rest. Quite often I don't even use the tail stock. I have seen steady rests that look like a follow rest with an open side but they mount to the bed.
I cant remember but that sounds right. It wasn't even the correct angel but it worked well. I bought it a few year ago to work on my lathe cross slide.
For a locking mechanism I think I would have made a gib. Two or three set screws and no distortion and cracking fixture. I like flextures for smaller thickness, flexing three inchs?
@@WinkysWorkshop Here is the listening flow for me. I bypass any intro, if you talk when the music is in the background, l probably will not here it. If l see you talking l unmute and most times will not go back to find when you started talking. My lose. This is how l watch videos. ps l do not watch sports. Thank you.
Nice project can't wait for part 2. I need to complement you on the fact that you actually comment on the comments. That actually means a lot to the viewers. I realize the big boys get hundreds of comments but I often see the same questions asked multiple times with never an answer. I think the big boys often forget who made them big boys in the first place. Kudos to you.
Yes I try to answer all comments. Sometimes it's hard to keep up but worth the effort. I also enjoy hearing what people think... lots of good ideas too.
I believe best practice is to make your full depth cut in one pass with a slitting saw. The chips pack up and break the saw when doing multiple passes. Neat project idea.
Great tip! I'll have to try that next time!
It does seem counterintuitive, especially in steel but it works.
Tom lipton has a good video.
m.th-cam.com/video/1SudBYa-8VA/w-d-xo.html
@@WinkysWorkshop I tried it Mark. I went back to incremental cuts. Gilles
Nice design, similar to what many boring heads use.
Yes, this is true. Thanks
What a great project. I plan to replicate for a Clausing 4901. I admire the fact that you include the "oops" and then cover the recovery from the "oops"
Thanks, it works well
Always fun to watch Winky at work!!
Thanks Don!
A good job I enjoy watching you I don’t know anything about laser work I don’t enjoy watching you so keep up the good work God bless
I appreciate that
Nice design and execution Mark. on the set screws, a flat dog point would do the trick I figure. Enjoyed, cheers!
Thanks and I agree
Perfect timing. I need a follow rest for my lathe. Looking forward to part 2.
It will be posted friday morning 9/23. Thanks for watching.
Great Job, you really made making the Dovetails look easy. Can’t wait to see part 2. I hope you and your Family have a Very Merry Christmas.😁👍
Thanks, you too! Yeah, I've cut several in the past, getting a good fit is critical and its very easy to go too far.
Winky….that’s a great part 1 to ur follow rest. Always enjoy ur videos and waiting for ur next one.
Thank you! 🤗
Clever method of clamping I'll have to remember that.
Believe it or not I use carbide tipped circular saw blades for slitting. They do cut a wider slit/kerf so that can be a negative. I run them at very low RPMs, 50 or so to maybe 300 max and yes, a very slow feed rate as well. I've run 7 1/4" down to 5 1/4" (I’m pretty sure that's the correct size). The smaller size I got at Harbor Freight, they're cheap, readily available and do as good as any other I've tried. Also, they aren't hardened so I've never had one break and I don't recall losing any carbide tips so far either. I've used them to cut aluminum and steel. For me they've been most useful cutting the exact size needed from a larger piece of stock. You have the least possible waste due to the precise cut. I'd rather do that than dulling an end mill or risk breakage or risk a wandering blade with a sawsall.
Looking forward to Parr 2.
The carbide was would probably work well. A guy gave me a bunch of saw although most are thicker than what I used here.
Nice work Mr Winky, made something similar my self but milled the centre slightly lower with runways either side of the dove tale, looking forward to part two 👴🏻👍
Cool, thanks
Very nicely done Mark. Definitely looking forward to part 2 👍👍👍👍😎👍👍👍👍
Thanks!
Great idea to use the dovetail. Greetings from Germany.
Thank you very much!
Mark when was playing with the follower rest I toke the tool post block on the qctp and trun it around so the tool was on the back side of the tool post . But as all was you make great things keep them coming.
Thanks for the info
Looking forward to part #2 winky, great video, keep'um coming.
Coming soon!
Way to go Winky that is a good start. Ahl be bach.
Yep... stay tuned
That’s a really cool idea. I didn’t see that design idea until you showed how you were going to create it👍 Like it🙂 Thanks for another awesome video.
Glad you liked it! Thanks
Really awesome mounting idea...definitely eager to see how this works out
You and me both! I have several ideas.
I’m laughing- at the end when you say “Oh, yeah” & the generic music starts sounded like what we use to call a stag film
Ha... funny
✅✅nice project Mark
Thanks 👍
I like the locking mechanism for the Follow rest base, very clever. Be sure to let us know how well it works when it gets used. will you be adjust the position of the follow rest after each pass on the lathe and how? KOKO!
Part 2 will show the adjustments but yes, adjustable.
i had the same Question. Looking forward to the results. I have. 9”SB and a 10” wards. I might have to make some follow rests for each using your ideas.
Can’t wait for part 2
That's a very interesting build.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing nicely done
Thank you! Cheers!
Looking forward to seeing the next part(s)!
Working on it!
great idea .. enjoyed
Thanks, part-2 will be posted Friday (sept.20). The follow rest is working much better than I imagined it would. I should have made one years ago.
@@WinkysWorkshop Right on .. I will be watching for sure !!
LOOKS GREAT
Thanks
Nice project. It does not apply to my mini lathe but maybe part 2 will. Already got a followers rest that maybe could be improved.
Cool, thanks
Nice job 👍.
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi winky
My lathe has T-slots and I was thinking if using them to do same idea but not with dovetails. Looking forward to seeing next part.
@@mebra_homeshop A T-slot would be perfect.
Steve,a cam in the center to lock it might have been suitable, but might have been more complicated.
Interesting idea. Fast too
Why not just use a brass tipped pinch bolt, no slitting needed. Over engineered that bit Winky 😊 I just hope that there will be enough spring in the flexture that when you release the bolts it will loosen up on its own accord. Regards from Australia.
You might be right... but I was concerned about pin point pressure on the dovetailed slide. The slit saw was easy until it broke. The dove tail is a very good fit so it doesn't flex much.
A hole drilled where the wedge hinges prior to the slitting saw..s might help lifespan if your block wasn't such a perfect fit.
Agree. With a good fit I don't think it will be an issue however. Thanks
Because I can't seem to get my parts precise ,☹ I would have cut the dovetail ~13/64 " wider & used a 3/16" gib with adjusting screws to get the dovetail fit. 😀Most all of my designs compensate for my inabilities.
The reason mine worked perfect is because of past failures 😜
My problems come from too many loose assumptions. If you follow the proper steps very closely you can get very accurate parts. Take the time to "do it right the first time". (Josh Topper Machine)
Cool idea!
Thanks... I was surprised how well it worked!
@@WinkysWorkshop interesting how the tool forces act. The follow rest that came with my lathe has the thrust points some degrees off axis from how you made yours. 90 degrees but rotated some.
@@cogentdynamics Interesting. Most I have seen are made like mine although I've seen some with the back support slightly lower than the tool.
@@WinkysWorkshop due to my terrible memory, I pulled my follow rest out of the closet. The one I pictured in my head isn’t quite like reality. There are 3 total contact points with one directly below the center (under the work) which I’ll call 180 degrees with a second contact point at 90 degrees behind the work center (like you made) and the third contact point which is rotated beyond the 0 degree top center by about 15 degrees towards the operator. I have used mine a total of two times…. I may not know all the uses for the follow rest. I only have used it for slender, long parts where tool pressure caused enough deflection to cause a diameter variation that makes the part bad. Not a use situation I want to find myself in…. Any of the rests take me a long time to mount and setup so it has got to be something kinda special.
@@cogentdynamics Interesting... I've never seen one with a support on the bottom. I don't use mind much at all. They are difficult to use for general turning because they have to be adjusted every pass. The only time I use mine is threading. Even a 1/2" rod 6 inches long does much better if you use the follow rest. Quite often I don't even use the tail stock. I have seen steady rests that look like a follow rest with an open side but they mount to the bed.
What size Dovetail Cutter is that? It appears to be ~1.5in. Thank you.
I cant remember but that sounds right. It wasn't even the correct angel but it worked well. I bought it a few year ago to work on my lathe cross slide.
For a locking mechanism I think I would have made a gib. Two or three set screws and no distortion and cracking fixture. I like flextures for smaller thickness, flexing three inchs?
It works great although the fit is critical. This is the second time I have used this method. There is very little flex involved.
Why not use a gib?
Its a simple lock and unlock. It was easy and durable plus you never have to worry about dropping the gib when you remove the steady rest.
buen video como siempre
Thanlks
would you consider not adding music, please.
Noted... I understand this although music only bothers me if it competes with vocals. It's always good to hear what views want!
@@WinkysWorkshop Here is the listening flow for me. I bypass any intro, if you talk when the music is in the background, l probably will not here it. If l see you talking l unmute and most times will not go back to find when you started talking. My lose.
This is how l watch videos.
ps l do not watch sports. Thank you.