Thread: Lathe Rest or WIP

That's great to see a finished item. It has been a while since I was working in the garage.

I have enter the box challenge and this had taken some time. So while waiting for glue to dry I have been working on the lathe.

Managed to cut some chip board to place between the lathe and stand as suggested to cut down on the noise. Will put the head stock back on this week I hope and then look at getting supports done for the motor.

Originally Posted by Pac man

Hi Wheelin,

Was nice to meet you today. Hope the photos help you out Christos.
When i am not on the Leady at the club i use this one. I dont find it noisy ( i can still ear the b.s. flowing in the background)

Regards
Paul

Yes great to meet you also Paul I'll have to try come over more often just to stir the mob into doing something constructive, I noticed you Toby and the fellow on the scroll saw the only ones working in doors.

Christos I meant to say above its Paul you have to thank for the photos too

Paul I do thank you for the photos. It does give a idea of what I need to do in order to get this completed.

Should only be a short while before I finish.

Originally Posted by Christos

Should only be a short while before I finish.

Famous last words

Originally Posted by Pat

Famous last words

So very true but I have help coming.


Yeah I know more famous last words.


Or the Aussie version

Person one ask, "What were his last words?"
Person two replies, "Buggered if I know."

Originally Posted by Christos

So very true but I have help coming.


Yeah I know more famous last words.


Or the Aussie version

Person one ask, "What were his last words?"
Person two replies, "Buggered if I know."

Bit like I'll post photos later

Christos if you need dimensions etc just ask.

I spent quite a long time in the garage today putting the lathe back together. The head stock was not aligning to the bed seem to be out by ever so slightly when I placed it into the slot.

I ended up holding the headstock above the bed in one hand while starting the bolt with the other hand from underneath. As for the second bolt same thing. The help that was due is not until a couple more days so this was done on my own.

On another thread I was asked about the progress of the lathe restore.

I got back in to this build this week and started looking for steel tubing. What I have found so far is tubing that is 1.5 mm thick. I am not sure that this is going to stay true.

I am also looking for a right angle joint for the tubing but these seem not to exist. Might have to rethink how this is going to fit.

Stay tuned more to come this week.

Christos yes your right to light that tube. I have some may suit but need to know what dia and length is required, other wise try solid steel bar much better. Try a scrap metal yard or local engineering works they may have off cuts.
I know angle plate is whats shown in above photo but if you had 2 bits of flat it can be welded to 90deg. There is ways you can also use just flat plate.

I will be hitting the engineering places in the next few days. As always work is taking most of my time.

Well it is official. I am stuck.

I managed to get 18 mm rods about two weeks ago but not able to connect the rods to a plate with the holes in the plate to mount the motor.

So I am seeking help in welding the rods to a plate and drill holes to mount the motor. I am also not sure on the support needed to ensure that this does not bend over time.

It anyone would like to assist a bewildered forum member please contact me via PM.

G'day Christos,

I have a small MIG welder and would be happy to get it working if that is what you need. My welding is not spectacular but most things seems to stay connected.

Edit - Just saw the "via PM" so wilco.

Christos also available if required will let you and Steve sort out first.

The "Rods" are the solid or tube?? If tube what wall thickness??

if they are solid and steel they should be fine as they will only be short. I have used similar size to do up wheel nuts on heavy vehicles they do bend then but we used extension pipe to do them. Now days the wimps use rattle guns.

Unfortunately my little welder is a bit small to tackle Christos' 10mm plate so his need for assistance remains.

He'll need someone with a bit more power!