"Material found in a dumpster", love it! I am always scrounging material too!

@WinkysWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerald. Just to answer your other concern. The fingers are mild steel and without pads. It's totally usable as is (with lots of oil) but bearings on the fingers would be nice.

Bro you're FULL STEAM!!!!!!!!! So so so rad!!! I really dig your integrative methodology!!! Very sharp. Thank you VERY Much for sharing your process!!!!

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

This will motivate me to finish my 9" SBL steady rest project. Seeing your design choices and work methods, and hearing your self-critique will save me an iteration. Thanks so much for documenting your build and your honesty. Looks great, and a great inspiration. Cheers!

@WinkysWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

I think if I made this again I would weld 3 threaded blocks to the ring and use 3/8" or maybe 1/2" jack bolts as fingers. Jack bolts are almost always hardened which may be good depending on what you are turning. Lock nuts to secure would be simple but it would be nice to have a method to clamp down on the threads. It would make fine tuning the finger positions easier.

That rest looks plenty steady to me!!! Another awesome project Mr. Winky!!!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny!

👍👍😎👍👍. Super nice result. That’ll ought work 😜. So impressed with all the goings on in your workshop. Thanks for letting us in on the ride.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Life is good, I love spending time in the shop!

Fantastic Job!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you.

Very nice video Wink, I really like your design it is very simple, elegant and do-able. Nice addition to that lathe, cheers!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir

A very nice project. Well done. I would add some brass pieces into the ends of the arms. A short video but I appreciate the many hours of work you put into the design. Dave.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

That may be a good idea! Thanks

@lloyd4768

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe some small roller bearings.

@ExtantFrodo2

3 жыл бұрын

@@lloyd4768 I put roller bearings on mine and the darned things blew out after only a couple of uses. If you do this try to find flat pin style bearings instead of ball bearings. They could probably withstand the load better.

What a fabulous project. Its easy to buy stuff, but making it is fun and we learn from it. Thanks for sharing.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It really is! You;re welcome!

marvelous -- take a 'rest' -- we could all use one. Really like how you welded up and cut the ring afterward. Good planning.

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

As always it turned out just great . Good work Winky .

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This is exactly what I need - I also have an 11" Southbend lathe and do not have a steady rest. Great job! I picked mine up as a half-restored project so just getting it back together. Pretty nice machine and I'm excited to use it! Hope you like yours as well

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I love my south bend. I think I like it a little better than my Logan. Thanks for watching!

Very nice. Enjoy watching you work a lot.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Compass Precision does some high tech machining. You must enjoy the old fashion methods too.

@compassprecision

3 жыл бұрын

Winky's Workshop haha yes! Enjoy watching all kinds of machining.

Great job on the rest Wink! I use that same hold and mark method when building stuff, works great :) Thanks for sharing, Cheers

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Nice job on the steady rest!!!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very nice build, I think one of these is going to go on my projects list now!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It was time consuming but not really difficult. Thanks

As always thanks for inviting us into your shop. You work the same way as my father used to work if we needed something for the home shop. He would think about what we need to build and what we have on hand and before you know it would say I have it. Those were good times. I imagine that you really enjoy your shop and planning everything. Who needs a vacation when you could just walk down the stairs. Your project turned out great.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, that sounds like me. I definitely love working in the shop. Thanks for watching and the great comment.

@andyZ3500s

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Winky do you enjoy the planning part as much as you do working on a project? I really enjoy the planning side of things. If I was doing something simple I'll just wing it.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyZ3500s I enjoy both really... CAD is amazing although I'm not very good at using it. I'm always creating in my mind. I'm not sure I ever stop doing that. Now that my brain is not occupied with a job it seems to have unlocked more brain potential although I can;t keep up physically now

@andyZ3500s

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop You know Winky I need to return the Email from earlier in the year. When you needed a backing plate for the South Bend. I can't send Emails out at the moment. After I get it sorted out I'll send one. I'll explain a few things at that point. Have a good day Winky.

Nice project. Very helpful video.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks!

Hi Mr winky You sure have got it organized in the work shop of yours, I like the steady rest, I like the way it opens out, some don't as the one that came with my lathe. 🇬🇧👍.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... yeah, the shop is too small for both wood and metal working so it needs to be organized.

Awesome project as always 👍. Definitely going to build one for my 10k once I finish my milling attachment. Thanks for sharing 😊.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I made mine years ago for my ? old 3 speed no gears for threads 60 year old lathe. 5 in chuck. 24 in centers. I did it without a mill so my beloved, re-sharpened files got a good workout. 40 years ago and I still have them and care for them as if they were/are my baby's, LOL. I used brass for the surfaces of the stabilizers. It is no where as nice as yours but it functions. Never have enough tooling eh. Next I want to make a live chuck for the tailstock. Thanks bud.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah a steady rest is a handy thing to have. Brass is a good idea

@TomokosEnterprize

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop For sure. You can build yours up with that trusty torch. It can be ugly as ever, no matter eh.

I tell ya what (my best Hank Hill) Everything i have watched you build has been top notch.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Winky, my grandfather always told me, there's more than one way to skin a cat. Well built, functional and meets your needs. You post these vids for guys like us who are not pro machinists. Another fine project. Thanks for the post.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, thanks!

Very nice. I've been thinking about making one, too. I think I'll follow your lead.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of work but fairly easy. Worthwhile I think.

Doesn’t matter how or what process you use for a one off part! If it looks good and works it’s a success!!!! Good job!!

@andyZ3500s

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could give you two thumbs up

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I took two! Ha, thanks

Great project!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir!

Very nice work sir

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Not bad performs the basic function. The factory made rest has a slotted clamp under the ways so it is easier to install with the bolt in place at least mine does.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my Logan is made similar although a bit more narrow so it can be left connected to the rest and rotated after it's under the edge of the bed. I may need to trim this down like the Logan.

Nice build, looking great! Stay safe Sir 🖖

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you !

I have a great idea Winky. Make a steady rest for a Sears 618 and when you are done, you can send it to me for giving you such a great idea for a video. Huh? Huh? What do you think? Thanks for the great videos, I really enjoy them. Nothing finer than watching a craftsman that knows what he's doing.

@WinkysWorkshop

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'll bet you can make the steady rest, thanks.

@GIJeaux1

2 ай бұрын

@WinkysWorkshop What I would rather do is find an original one that is not priced by its weight in gold. Be well.

Great project, another job on the to-do list! I have a friendly scrap yard where I get most of my material from but we are locked down at the moment and my stock is zero!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Probably safer that way. Here in Kentucky people seem be functioning like normal. Of course corona is spreading like crazy! I hear they will have a vaccine out by the end of the month and generally available early next year. It will me nice to get out and socialize.

great job

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice build Mark! Same basic design can be used on most small lathes. On my Craftsman, I wouldn't have to cut the Vee grove for the ways!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Vary true... that simplifies construction a little . Thanks

I see you mentioned that you may also be making a 2 point travelling steady. Definitely worth the effort as the travelling steady is a great help when turning or screw cutting long,small diameter stock.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I'll bet you are right! I will be making one soon. Thanks for watching.

Nice Job!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

great work Winky, I'm sure it was a good deal of work to make and shoot a video of, but you make this stuff look easy .

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was a lot of work but not too difficult. Lots of welding and grinding. The video aspect isn't too bad unless I'm restoring a machine. Then I get carried away and forget the camera is on or I just forget to shoot video.

Very nice! I’ll be Starting on mine soon

@WinkysWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Cool- Consider bearings on the fingers

I built one similar for my Hardinge lathe . I added Roller bearings to the fingers on mine .Great video

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks- I have one for my Logan and it's never a problem with friction. I wonder is the metal is soft or hard?

@apollorobb

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop I just like not having to oil it at all and i turn a lot of chrome face used hydraulic shafts and use the material for all sorts of stuff .

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@apollorobb I understand about the oil... that chrome would do well with the steel fingers however. I've worked a little with the cylinder shafts too. Hard stuff. We made rollers out of it where I worked. I designed a thing to flatten the folded edge of a 16 page signature (section of a magazine) in the printing industry. The folded paper ran over the chrome roller with a wide faced bearing against it creating a nip point. The press was running 1800 to about 2800 feet per minute. After the nip point the paper was cut into page length sections by cylinders and delivered to a conveyor belt with a 2 inch shingle. Making the backbone flat made things run much better.

Looks great , thanks

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Looks handy as a shirt pocket. Ive seen a couple steadyrests that had a C channel stand rather than legs, much easier to get a wrench on and about 135 degrees of wrench travel.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting... yeah that would be handy but this is fine. I don't use it very often. Thanks!

Nicely made. If you ever have a galling problem, drill the end faces of the fingers for brass pads. At the same time you could drill the fingers for ball bearings and mount the bearings with stripper bolts. That would allow you to install the bearings in just a minute if you needed them. Cheers from NC/USA

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I may try the brass.. thanks

Nice job. I must be psychic, I got a section of 4" pipe when I was picking up the steel for the Rong-Fu fix. My SB9 needs a steady.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!!!

Very good work :-)

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Good project

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Did a good job .

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

Even on my 56 in Sheldon lathe, a steady rest is needed at times. I had to modify one to fit, it has a Vee on each side of the bed, so it was tricky getting the height right.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool... I'll bet that was tricky!

Sweet. Thanks, John

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for watching!

Great design. Love the simple fabricated design of this. If by chance it needs more rigidity (doughtfull) you could easily weld on some radial ribs. Have you considered brass tips? I got lucky, a year or so ago I found a steady and follow rest in my local scrap yard. Brand new unused, but for a different size and brand then my logan. So I finally modified the steady rest to fit my logan a couple months back

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cool on finding the steady and follow rest you found. I might try brass tips. The steady rest on my Logan works well without so who know.

Nice job looks great.I'll try to make one, I have a southbend 13 it's almost impossible to find a steady rest without spending as much as I paid for my lathe.

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Its the same with the 11 inch SB. Hard to find and expensive.

Nice job bud

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome job . Now I want one lol . Guess I will add it to my list of things to build . Still building on my lathe but continually stopping to build a tool I need to work on it with. So far the only thing I have from a lathe for it is the headstock .(9 in South bend ) . Other than that I'm trying to build everything else myself .

@WinkysWorkshop

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, sounds like you are having fun.

@ronaldcrowder404

2 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop absolutely having fun ! You along with a few others inspire me to want to build a lifetime in shorter time lol . Thanks for all you do !

It isn’t the most elegant solution but one that works quite well

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree. I have one for my Logan is it works amazing! Thanks

That came out nice . Add some little ball bearings to the tips maybe ? ENJOYED !!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir!

Good old American Engineering. Nice job.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you John, I hope you are doing well.

Another great effort. Maybe it will inspire me to do something similar to my small Grizzly lathe🙂

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You should! It will make your lathe able to do a lot more.

You've made the ends of the fingers concave but I more commonly see them convex - which may help oil stay on the bearing surface but your effort's 100% better than not having one !

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

In hindsight I think I should have left them flat but as log as the radius is greater that the work being turned it should be fine. The steady rest on my Logan had fingers made like this. Heck.... maybe they were worn in this way, hard to say.

This is brilliant, pretty much exactly what I need for my mini-lathe! How thick is the round pipe and is it all just mild steel?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The pipe is just mild steel and it't 1/4" thick. It really expands the capability of your lathe.

Gday Winky, I’m sure the steady rest will work without any trouble at all, it’s strong enough, have you thought about putting a bearing on the end of the fingers, just a thought that’s all, great build mate, take care Matty

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... I might try bearing but my Login stead rest worked great without. Thanks!

@howder1951

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop I like the way you think, I had a work mate when I asked if something might work on a design, he said ; just make it, and if it doesn't work improve it , make it and just like the English, call it the Mark 2!

wow very nice project. what kind of welder are you using?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The welder is a 120V Forney. It's better than not having a welder but also frustrating. It's under powered and has a terrible duty cycle. After about 4 minutes of continuous welding the power drops. I have a hard time welding anyway and I'm left thinking... am I screwing up? I think it is a 40% duty cycle which means you are supposed to be able to use it 4 minutes out of 10 but.... the recovery time is more like 20 minutes! Someday I'll sell it and get a Miller 220V welder.

Hi Winky, That worked out well... are there any other things you need to build for your South Bends lathe? Take care Paul,,

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe a follow rest. I have never tried one but I'll bet it would work well.

Add ball bearings to the end of the 3 fingers.Nice and smooth and quite.....Use shoulder bolts to mount your bearings.You will love it.....RLTW.....

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I may do that in the future. Thanks

Hey Winky! I was curious, what do you make in your shop besides tools for your shop? It's nice to have everything you need to make things that you need, and I realize that you probably do this as a hobby, but I might be tempted to start jobbing details for customers to pay for my investment of money and time. Good job!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I make tools to make tools so I can make more tools! But seriously, that is a good question. I do make tools to make videos and I love old machines and restoring them but I also do work for other people. I'm retired so I take work I want when I want it. Oddly enough I have made parts for people all over the world but the majority of them are here in the US. I sometimes make parts that are no longer available for old machinery which is a very interesting challenge. Occasionally I make Wimshurst Machines and sell them on ebay. They do very well . I've also made a motorize Bonetti Machine. Maybe you have seen my Buckboard Flyer video? It's a reproduction of a 1920 car made by Briggs and Stratton. kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6trlNemZradgJc.html

Outstanding Mark. I have the same issue with my 1939 Clausing. I love the creativity. I may steal your idea. What diameter pipe did you use?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! Thanks too. I think it was 5".

Winky, another super project, is there no end to your talents. Whatever you seen to turn your hand to, has a successful ending, well done and now onto the next project ?? I see that your workshop is also now the garage for your Soapbox Runabout.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah... that's a reproduction of a 1920 Briggs & Stratton car called a Buckboard flyer. I made a two part video of it. That thing was fun to build and drive but it's in my way!!! I need to expand or at least build a garage for my toys! kzread.info/dash/bejne/noR42MFsY6a8ZNI.html

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

And thanks your kind compliments!

I need to make one for an old American pacemaker

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool... I love those old machines!

What happened to your power hacksaw? :) Nice build Mark. I need a steady rest for my SB10K, thanks for the video.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I sold the hacksaw. It was slow and worked okay but because of the reciprocating action it was very hard to hold work The little harbor freight saw works well even thought the quality is low. Also it had an add on table so you can use it has an upright saw.

Nice job Winkers.........when you need a fixed steady there's just no other device that will do.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's amazing how well they work!

Turned out great! Really need to get a Tig welder for those projects, made a big difference for me.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking and drooling for a while. Eastwood has some nice looking welders. I wonder if they are any good?

@mainstreetmachineworks651

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop primeweld tig225, best money for a TIG welder under $1000 hands down and great for beginners. They have great customer service as well. Great video btw! I’ve been wanting to make one myself, and you have just confirmed it’s not too hard haha. Thanks!

@19672701

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop I have a older Ahp,tig,and very happy with it. If I ever need a new one I would go with Primeweld also I think has more adjustability.close on price.you can get both on Amazon. Tig has more precise heat control.mig has its place have a big Miller that's 35 years old never failed.do mostly metal core or dual shield. But when I make fixtures and brackets tig is the way to go.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@mainstreetmachineworks651 Thanks for the tip!

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@19672701 - I'm definitely looking into these. thanks

Well thought out, Winky. Did you settle on 4" schedule 80 pipe for your ring, or was it some other size? I was thinking of 3" schedule for my 9" South Bend.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It was 3 inch I think... rough looking thick wall, 1/4" thick. I found it in a dumpster. Ha

nice

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Winky, how is the column stabilizer on your mill working now that you have had a chance to use it? Any design changes you would recommend? What the diameter of the vertical round bar you used?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Pat. The mill is working incredibly well. The bar is 3/4" because it was the largest I could fit in the lathe bore for drilling and threading the ends. I think it is adequate. I think the clamps might slip before the bar flexed. The only design change I'd make is a slightly smaller driven sprocket. It hits the bottom bracket when you lower it all the way.

@patwicker1358

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Thanks Winky, I am really looking forward to installing this on my mill.

Once again you have done a great job, well done. I have seen some home built steady rests that are closed and don't have a way to remove the work. Your one is a good design. In regards to the sizes, is that 4" OD x 3/8 tubing? And is that bar for the base 1 1/2" square?

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, yeah the tubing it roughly 3/8" thick and 3.5 ID. and the bar on the bottom was 1.5" square. Good guess.

@thehobbymachinistnz

Жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Thanks for the reply and answers. I need to make one of these for my lathe as it did not come with one. I have to turn a long part for a spin indexer which I am building and that project is on hold until I have built a steady rest. I like your design and plan to make one similar as I have similar sized material (I will reference your video in my build video of course). Another guess on size, are those round parts for the fingers 1" diameter?

@WinkysWorkshop

Жыл бұрын

Good guess, yes I think they are 1 inch. The hardest part was getting the alignment of the fingers correct. Mine is a little off although unless you are supporting small stock is isn't much of an issue. I think if I made this again I'd make the fingers like the steady rest in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/dq2aq5mMo6mWoMo.html although I'm not sure how they are made.

@thehobbymachinistnz

Жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Thank you once again.

@thehobbymachinistnz

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have made my steady rest. I made a video and referenced you and your video in it as I got the idea from your video. Once again, thanks for the information and putting the video together and posting it. It has helped me in my steady rest build. Regards Jon. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZOgm62EfbrepbQ.html

Well Done! What make/model is your welder?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's a 120V Forney. I'm not sure it's all that good but in might be the operator and the fact that is is 120V. After welding for about 2 or 3 minutes it starts losing power. It's a little annoying but most often I weld for 10 to 30 seconds at a time.

@martik778

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop It welds that thick steel so easily, hard to believe its 120V. I thought those flux core welders were limited to 3/16" even at 220V

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@martik778 - It's hard to see but I all the seams are grooved or beveled which helps the weld penetrate. Without the groove 3/16 is the limit for penetration. You can weld any thickness but the penetration will always be about 3/16". Flux core increases this to about 1/4"

you gave me an idea for my south bend that is missing it too....

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Cool. Go for it

Great. What you use as antifriction in tips? Bronze insert? Bronze weld lining?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Just whatever the welder came with. Are you talking about the tip on the gun?

@jcvieira2034

3 жыл бұрын

I' m talking about the points of the 3 arms were you have the contact with the rotating piece.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@jcvieira2034 Ah, got it. Nothing on the tips. I have a steady rest of my Logan that is made the same and its never been an issue. The tips don't put pressure on the work piece unless it is being deflected and oil seems to be enough. I may change my mind but for now it's okay

1:47. Rona. Lol. Nice piece.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

It happens... ha

0:00 I spy a dust extraction system :) It's quite an impressive 'man cave' you have there :) We have a compressor but the tank's only half that size. - why did you get such a big tank ?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes the dust collector is great for woodworking. I started out with a bag type but it left fine dust through. The cyclone does way better. I also put pipe under the concrete floor along with the power to my table saw. I probably would have been fine with a smaller compressor but the larger tank size is nice. I used it with a small sand blaster for a while and I had to wait for the compressor to catch up. I will say one thing for certain, the upright tank is way better than a horizontal. NO WATER in the air.

@millomweb

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Yes, I know about the vac pipe to the saw floor ! NEAT ! How long did the nozzle last in the sand blaster ? In use, ours soon bored itself out ! Sure we've had our compressor running a long session but has supplied the air we needed 98% of the time. You can either do it big tank method as you have up big compressor method :) We've always had a water separator (but not oiler) on our air supply. Oilers are fitted on supplies feeding mechanical air tools to lubricate them. As for wood dust - having the cyclone or filters outside the shop solves the internal wood dust problem :)

@millomweb

3 жыл бұрын

@@WinkysWorkshop Good and bad day today. Installed the new dehumidifier in the garage and it seems to be doing its job. We've a taper turning attachment on the lathe. I tried 'examining' it a few days ago and found it too stiff to operate the adjustment knob. So I've had it in bits today - and it's been abused ! Someone's drilled through the underside of the attachment, gone through, leaving quite a burr on the adjustment slide mechanism and continued to drill into the adjusting screw thread ! The adjusting screw was also bent - seemingly in 2 places too ! Stripped it down today cleaned up some of the damage, straightened the screw and run a thread die up and down the thread to ensure that was cleaned out. It reassembled and seemed improved but still rather stiff - until the adjusting screw snapped - so I've come in for coffee ! It should work fine without the designed adjustment - which really is a poor design as you can't reach the adjusting knob while viewing the angle marks ! I've now got the broken bits to extract or otherwise disable it and just make angle setting adjustments by hand - equipped with a light 'tapper' !

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@millomweb - Yeah... sounds like a bad day. What kind of lathe?

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

@@millomweb Looks like a solid lathe! My shop is in the basement. If the cyclone is outside it sucks ll the heating or cooling out of the house.

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@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This is coming from someone who knows absolutely nothing about lathes...... I'm surprised that the arms (fingers) don't have some type of roller bearings on the ends so your work doesn't get scratched.

@WinkysWorkshop

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same before I ever used one. The fingers do leave some slight scratched but very minimal. I've used one many times and never had a problem. Of course you have to keep it oiled. Keep in mind the fingers are not clamping the work. They are simply stopping the work from deflecting. There is no pressure on the fingers until a cut is being made and the work tries to deflect. Also, bearings are hardened. If the alignment of the fingers is not perfect (which is likely) the bearing might do more damage.