Outstanding video. I agree that your solution for the T-slot is the better choice. You cover so many topics here that the video goes way beyond the QCTP subject; it's like an intro to machining video. Thanks for sharing
Hi Luke! Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I am totally new to hobby machining. I knew enough from TH-cam videos that I needed to put on a QC tool post first thing. I saw Bison's video (linked above) and was prepared to go the same route as he until I saw the size of the stock threads and how much I would have to turn down the Bostock mounting stud to meet the thread size of the tee piece. As we know rigidity is king. So why not keep the stud as designed and modify the tee piece? At $4.00 from Grizzly at least for my lathe, I went the route I discussed in the video. It's a challenge to learn this stuff. I've done a lot of mechanics and projects with steel and such but machining has always fascinated me. Next up, a mill. Glad to help out. Regards, Craig
Yes, I like it very much. It is super handy when you need to make a part for something on the spur of the moment to be able to do it. Just yesterday I was working on a welding fixture table that I was building. I had purchased a couple spring pin latches so I could lock the table at zero degrees or horizontal then at 45 degrees and 90 degrees or vertical. The latches had maybe .012 or even .015 of slop in them. I wanted my table to lock up solidly but the latch slop was hindering that. So, I took one apart and went to the lathe. I turned much more precision latch plungers that took all the slop out. Now my fixture table is rock solid. I really love having this ability. I used my recent addition. The Bostar 5-C collet chuck also from eBay. Super easy way to turn smaller diameter rod.
@@thelouiebrand you will be much happier with the ease of changing tools. Let me know if you go that route. I ordered 2 of the stock tee pieces from Grizzly and had them in a few days. $4.00 each and a couple bucks shipping. I left one stock in case I sold the lathe so it could be used with the original tool post. I drilled one and threaded the one on my lathe holding the AXA tool post. And a 3rd is in reserve if a better tool post comes along. But just between you and I, I ordered two in the event I screwed the first attempt up. 😁
@@thelouiebrand You know, I’ve developed a concern regarding the motor location. It’s fan intake is right there where all the chips and metal dust land. I have to wonder how much of that crap winds up being sucked into the motor’s cooling stream. I guess I would call Grizzly. Then, I guess you need to decide if it’s a problem with the speed control, switching or the motor itself. That’s my fear. What help is available if this thing needs service? A good electronics guru is what you need. Someone who knows how to trouble shoot that magic stuff inside the electrical cabinet. Or, time to do some study. I’d begin with a call to Grizzly and ask what they recommend. Keep me posted and good luck.
I just ordered the quickchange tool part you recommended. And the key slot from Grizzly. Thanks for showing me this.
Outstanding video. I agree that your solution for the T-slot is the better choice. You cover so many topics here that the video goes way beyond the QCTP subject; it's like an intro to machining video. Thanks for sharing
Much appreciated!
Thank you. ORDERED. Your video was *precisely* what I was looking for!!!
Hi Luke! Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I am totally new to hobby machining. I knew enough from TH-cam videos that I needed to put on a QC tool post first thing. I saw Bison's video (linked above) and was prepared to go the same route as he until I saw the size of the stock threads and how much I would have to turn down the Bostock mounting stud to meet the thread size of the tee piece. As we know rigidity is king. So why not keep the stud as designed and modify the tee piece? At $4.00 from Grizzly at least for my lathe, I went the route I discussed in the video. It's a challenge to learn this stuff. I've done a lot of mechanics and projects with steel and such but machining has always fascinated me. Next up, a mill. Glad to help out. Regards, Craig
Ive been using mine for nearly 7 years and almost full time. This machine has made me over 1m dollars (NO LIE). Its great!
Yes, I like it very much. It is super handy when you need to make a part for something on the spur of the moment to be able to do it. Just yesterday I was working on a welding fixture table that I was building. I had purchased a couple spring pin latches so I could lock the table at zero degrees or horizontal then at 45 degrees and 90 degrees or vertical. The latches had maybe .012 or even .015 of slop in them. I wanted my table to lock up solidly but the latch slop was hindering that. So, I took one apart and went to the lathe. I turned much more precision latch plungers that took all the slop out. Now my fixture table is rock solid. I really love having this ability. I used my recent addition. The Bostar 5-C collet chuck also from eBay. Super easy way to turn smaller diameter rod.
@@usethenoodle I’ve contemplated the Bostar for years. Maybe I’ll finally give it a shot. Thanks for the reply.
@@thelouiebrand you will be much happier with the ease of changing tools. Let me know if you go that route. I ordered 2 of the stock tee pieces from Grizzly and had them in a few days. $4.00 each and a couple bucks shipping. I left one stock in case I sold the lathe so it could be used with the original tool post. I drilled one and threaded the one on my lathe holding the AXA tool post. And a 3rd is in reserve if a better tool post comes along. But just between you and I, I ordered two in the event I screwed the first attempt up. 😁
@@usethenoodle welp my lathe motor just took a crap today.
@@thelouiebrand You know, I’ve developed a concern regarding the motor location. It’s fan intake is right there where all the chips and metal dust land. I have to wonder how much of that crap winds up being sucked into the motor’s cooling stream.
I guess I would call Grizzly. Then, I guess you need to decide if it’s a problem with the speed control, switching or the motor itself. That’s my fear. What help is available if this thing needs service?
A good electronics guru is what you need. Someone who knows how to trouble shoot that magic stuff inside the electrical cabinet. Or, time to do some study.
I’d begin with a call to Grizzly and ask what they recommend.
Keep me posted and good luck.
Tap for the T-slot is M 14 X 1.50. Use a 12.5mm drill bit