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Hi Guys,
I need to make a draw bar and just wanted some tips. It seems very straight forward, but I have a few options, wondering if I can get some expertise on the best way forward.

My draw...

I'm also in the process of making one, but copying Steve Bedairs design.
Pretty much the same thing, but not as 'flashy' !

Just be careful with Ego. I've had things go missing with no idea where they are. They have also delivered my stuff before and it was ok, one time they damaged our oven, but that's another story.

No, The fluted part is ground down.. Like this .

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Perfect!!
I knew the shanks are not HSS hard, but yes, I was thinking boring bars or bits that go into homemade holders.
I will play around with the grinder.

Cheers.

Hey guys,
I've ruined a few good sets of HSS drill bits. Being the type to never throw anything away, I as wondering if I could grind the bigger ones down to a square tip and use it on the lathe....

Don't listen to those guys when they say they are not experts or they novices! They know a hell of a lot.
Me however, I know very little. Although, I am also new to the lathe world, I've owned my...

Intersting stuff!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3Ul-s9_MA0

Yes, I agree, but easier is not always the most exciting! Haha

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Thanks Baron!
yes, the T slots are next on the agenda, I just need to get some steel square bar to mill up. Its holding well now with Stainless steel screws. Very very happy with how rigid it is. ...

Totally agree !

I somewhat knew what I was getting myself into. I Considered the next size up, for an extra $700 which would have given me some nice features (I kind of wish I had), like power...

Hey guys,
Really appreciate all the replies. I went out with my tools and pulled half the thing apart (again) with more understanding of what does what.
I have an exploded parts diagram, but its...

Thanks for the response CBA
I se what you mean, that the apron handwheel is on the rack, and not the leadscrew.
I'm trying to work out where the rack can be adjusted up or down, there are two...

Oh, of course, I have not discounted that the feed screw is actually bent, which I cannot test unless I take off the apron and feed screw and test it.

Hi guys,
I've noticed on my new lathe, that when I get to the last section of the feed screw, towards the headstock, that winding the lever wheel on the apron is not as smooth. its affecting my...

Finished my new compound support.
Rigidity is unbelievable. Very happy with my first real functional project on the lathe, for the lathe.

I didn't take pics after i drilled the holes which bolt...

wow.
Some of the work you guys do, leaves my jaw dropped.

Excellent stuff.

Lol!
Hey!! Some people like panda poo.

Pipe clay is sorting me out. Soon I will have a runout free chuck that will not be called every name under the sun. Haha

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Yah I think I'm going n to settle on this one www.machineryhouse.com.au/C250

Good price and easy to get.

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Oh you were going to make it from scratch?
well, that suits then.

I think I will PM you.

No no, I understood that there would be a cost. I will keep looking. Once I find an appropriate jaw I will let you know. Probably will be within the next few days. Then we can discuss cost.
i will...

Yes, you're right, shipping is just on $100 for that chuck.
I am looking locally too. The backplate is the main issue however. The chuck can be had from most places fairly easily.

haha. yeah. I've been informed on how bad it is. I'm quite embarrassed, but that is what came with the lathe.




That's very generous of you Pipeclay.

Where are you located?

I'm...

Not with my current skills, no.
I'm sure I could eventually...

Aussie Bruce,
Thanks for that...I'm currently reading up on whats required to get this to fit. Looks like I still need to do a...

I was thinking either a 5 inch or 6 inch.

Thats a good idea roger.
I don't have as much of an issue doing that, its more about drilling the holes precisely enough to mount it to the chuck.

This is what worries me.
Maybe I need to...

hahaha
Yes, It is no good, I have managed to get it to work and I am able to true things up in it within 1thou of a inch, but it is frustrating.

Looks like my issue of finding a back plate is...

Just some progress on my Pitkin donut, which is a compound support mount to remove any flex in the compound. The original metal plate holding the compound to the cross slide flexes alot. This fixes...

Does this help.


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That is a threaded bolt that has a nut on the other side, it allows me to flip the jaws around.

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I do like the idea of a good 4 jaw chuck.

I am very hesitent to make a backing plate however. I dont feel that I have enough skill, nor the precision to complete such a task.

The other issue...

Hey guys,
Me again.
I've started making a pitkin donut for my lathe, which helps support the compound. I started with a 4inch diameter piece of aluminum. I had to max out the jaws all the way to...

Thanks CBA! Duly noted.

What I actually did was create a bushing under it which is about one thread shy of its tightest setting, so its not actually putting the force on the thread, its putting...

Thanks Stuart.
It was lose during the threading, ultimately that tread is done for, which is ok I can make another.

I was hoping that would be the answer but unsure.

Hi guys,
My thread dial indicator is held onto the apron by an allen key, which is fine, This is still attached, but the phillips head screw that holds the number gauge on the dial indicator became...

Yes,
It is imperial, but the toolpost comes with a "sleeve" to go over the original post which has a metric inner and an imperial outer..
If that makes sense..
Like so :

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Hi guys,
I've been getting more and more familiar with my lathe. I've been shown by a friend how to cut threads, so I have all the practical parts down pat, however, I'm having trouble...

Thats some interesting stuff there...cheers for the links!



See, this was my conundrum.
I had the workpiece up flat against the jaws, but you are right, i was not sure if it was flat enough...

Yes, You're right, It is imperial! so the runout figures are not as impressive as once stated.
My bad.

Still, I'm not making aeroplanes, so the this level of accuracy is good for my level of...

Thanks so much for all the help guys. Really appreciate the support.
I have read a great deal about machining, and downloaded a lot of instructional videos, however, the videos and books make...

Excellent info.

I'll run out to the garage and check that stuff.
be right back.

hahaha dont worry Bill, the slow typing is no issue for me!

I'll put the 4 jaw in and see how I go...

I thought I could get away with using the 3 jaw. You are right, nothing is truly 'round'...

Nothing is wrong with the 4 jaw, I just have not used it yet.

Here is a picture and video of my issue.
I've tried minor adjustments and got it close but not as close as I've gotten it with...

Hey Guys,
Firstly, I apologise for this basic question, but I am having some trouble.
I have some alum. round stock (30mm) , I have cut a short section to work (90mm) to work on, I have mounted...

Thanks Grahame.
I wasnt sure how much oil to put in there so i just squeeze until oil squirms out. Thanks for the update!
I didnt realise it had to be filled every time the lathe is used. I'll...

So I started by improving my lathe today.
Again, this is nothing major, and for 99% of you this is very very boring stuff, But I'd just like to share anyway.
As many have documented the QCTP from...

ah so its like a steady for the spindle bore.
nice.
I'll look into it.

Thanks for the detailed reply.
I understand the risks and safety implications, I really do. I've done basic machining many years ago, some of the basic stuff must have slipped my mind. At no time I...

Thanks guys,
Duly noted.

I thought it would be ok as that bar is 900mm long and i had it through the spindle bore. it was hanging out the end of the machine on the other side.
is that ok to do?