How to Use a Metal Lathe - Kevin Caron

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From www.kevincaron.com - Artist Kevin Caron gives a tour of his metal lathe and then turns it on ... (don't miss the special guest at the end!)
A viewer had asked Caron for basic information about his lathe so he knows where to start.
Caron's lathe is an old Sheldon toolroom lathe from the 1940s. There's a tag on the side that says "War Finish" by military order, which probably explains why it's battleship gray. He figures it served in World War II.
It's a decent sized lathe with good horsepower - enough to turn anything Caron will need it for.
He shows you the on / off switch, which is located on the back of the machine. Rotating it forward turns the spindle one way, and backward turns it the other way for, say, polishing.
Caron shows the chuck that holds the metal to be turned. The one in the lathe is a three-jaw chuck, and it's auto-scroll, so when you turn the key in any adjusting hole, all three jaws adjust. He also has a big four-jaw chuck in which each of the jaws moves independently so you can use it to center odd-sized pieces.
Next he shows the lathe's bed and its rails, which the carriage moves back and forth on. The apron also moves back and forth from the front of the machine to the back of the machine. It holds the tool holder. The tool holder has set screws to hold the part that holds the cutting insert. There's an adjustment wheel that moves it up and down so you're not too high or too low on your metal stock.
This particular lathe is set up for threading, so it can turn threads and make big nuts and bolts. There's also a speed adjustment chart for the feed screw that moves the carriage back and forth as you're putting threads in.
There are additional threading controls and a control to engage a different set of gears inside the gear train to slow everything way down so your stock is just barely turning as you cut your threads. There's also a lever to set the direction of the feed screw.
On the back side of the machine is a tailstock that holds the end of your piece of metal that isn't held in the chuck. If you working with a long piece of metal, you don't want it wobbling around at the far end. So you slide the tailstock against the metal to keep it centered and tighten the set nut to lock it down. Then you have an adjustment wheel to tighten the live center.
It's called a live center because it turns - it has a bushing inside of it. So when your stock is turning, the live center is turning, too. There is also a static or dead center that does not turn.
Now it's time to turn some steel!
Basic safety applies. Put on safety glasses, but don't wear gloves - you don't want anything getting caught in the moving parts, so no loose shirts, either. With the parts whirring around, if something gets caught, you'll get jerked right down into the machine. "Danger, danger, danger," says Caron.
You can cut back and forth either direction. It depends upon how you have your cutting insert set. You want to cut on the edge of the insert, not on the point, so you don't cut grooves, like in a record.
Now it's time to make some chips! You can feed by hand or use the automatic feed. To use the auto feed, just flip down a lever, and the machine will feed by itself. You can tweak the speed with two different adjustments.
Looking at the metal, Caron shows where he was handfeeding, then stopped. Then you can see the shiny, smooth surface where the autofeed kicked in, and finally where he made a coarse adjustment and it started to speed up and cut grooves, which is basically just cutting threads.
So that's a basic metal lathe set up. If you're thinking of buying a lathe, you can look for a good old one, but do your homework first. Or you can buy a small new one for a little more money. There also are tabletop lathes for turning small parts that aren't too expensive that are fun to play with.
Speaking of playing, Caron's ready to get back to it, which means you have time to subscribe to this channel and to head out to www.kevincaron.com to see more how-to videos.
Before you do, DEFINITELY don't miss the special guest at the end of the video .....
"Inspired sculpture for public & private places."
Artist Kevin Caron has been sculpting full time since 2006. You can see his more than 45 commissions in public and private places coast-to-coast and online at www.kevincaron.com.
Please follow me!
Twitter: / kevincaronart
Facebook:
/ kevincaronstudios

Пікірлер: 302

  • @BroImLeandre
    @BroImLeandre3 жыл бұрын

    It’s crazy that I know how strong these machines are, but never truly fathomed until I saw some guy get caught in it, whipped around like a rag doll and turned to chunks within seconds.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Some really scary videos out there!

  • @ypaulbrown

    @ypaulbrown

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture YES

  • @Metaloid-wv4kz

    @Metaloid-wv4kz

    2 жыл бұрын

    thats why i am here now too lol also the old technology is amazing, such a interesting video

  • @maxharris8082

    @maxharris8082

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s exactly why I’m here just watched the video… I’m not sleeping

  • @raquelgonzalez8636

    @raquelgonzalez8636

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t know what a metal lathe was until I watched the video of the Russian worker. I’m used to watching gory stuff but that video traumatized me. These machines are so powerful.

  • @StephenOshea
    @StephenOshea Жыл бұрын

    wow i haven't used a lathe in over 40 years. its great to see such a old lathe still in use . bravo great video

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a great machine! I finally had to change the bearings in the motor not to long ago. Was the original motor and wiring. Really fun to use and learn on.

  • @StephenOshea

    @StephenOshea

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture its' super nice i used one not so old as yours as part of my. tafe trade skills . . however your is so much older yet it works well thanks for posting

  • @pstewart5443
    @pstewart54433 жыл бұрын

    Crazy how quiet a lathe made 75 years ago is. Would love to have one of those. I really like the authentic and old-school method.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    You and me both! My brother has a wood lathe and when he heard mine he was really amazed! Thanks for watching and posting.

  • @oldfarthacks

    @oldfarthacks

    Жыл бұрын

    If they are making lots of noise, there is a problem. Even more so if the gear trains are disconnected. With just the spindle turning about the only thing that you should hear is the belt that runs from the motor or drive system to the spindle

  • @NateDG72
    @NateDG72 Жыл бұрын

    First year Industrial Millwright Mechanic apprentice and this was extremely helpful. We have an ancient LeBlonde lathe in our shop. It's so used that all the dials almost have the increments worn smooth. I had to make a gap spacer for a paddle in a big mixer the other week and this was good to watch beforehand.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @Octokito
    @Octokito2 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from the UK! I’m a first year engineering student, and I have an assignment coming up. I need to learn the basics of lathes, and this video gave a really good introduction to them. Thanks for making the video!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @adeboyeridwan8042

    @adeboyeridwan8042

    2 жыл бұрын

    I guess i can learn as well

  • @bobwolf3370
    @bobwolf33707 жыл бұрын

    I like the fact he mentioned the safety as well. I know it's common sense but nobody uses it anymore

  • @kamie993

    @kamie993

    3 жыл бұрын

    thats what i came for, im doing work for college engineering and need to do research on how to use a lathe safely so it was very helpful

  • @bicboi46

    @bicboi46

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kamie993 there’s a recent video of a Russian dude turning into shredded meat using this machine.

  • @kamie993

    @kamie993

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bicboi46 ooh link

  • @banginbadger75

    @banginbadger75

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly why I'm here. Stumbled upon the video on Facebook and was horrified by how dangerous these machines are.. call me a bitch but I'm not ever goin near no fucking lathe ever.

  • @TheOcculus

    @TheOcculus

    3 жыл бұрын

    ​@@banginbadger75 Have a healthy respect for how quickly that machine can kill you. Use common sense. Short sleeves and no loose fitting clothes at all. Wedding ring, watch, necklace, etc get put in your toolbox when you're working. Life is not safe. Anyone that tells you they've come up with a way to go through life with no risks is a liar. I don't wear any jewelry ever. I have a buddy that doesn't have a ring finger. He jumped off a stake box truck and caught his wedding band on a loose fastener. Tore his finger right off. His finger and his ring were laying on the planks of the truck bed.

  • @rodan2852
    @rodan28523 ай бұрын

    For the price these machines are still fantastic for starting out. Their also rather soothing to the soul. Slow and methodic.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 ай бұрын

    I can get lost really easy watching the stock go round and round.

  • @damianhans5463
    @damianhans5463 Жыл бұрын

    This video was highly educational for beginners.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting. If you get a chance. please click an ad or 2. It helps pay for the videos.

  • @lucky13driver
    @lucky13driver8 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh!..... My wife and I had tears in our eyes from laughter after watching the end. Thanks you made our evening!

  • @freshmeatpopsicle
    @freshmeatpopsicle4 жыл бұрын

    production value alone, this is a masterful video. bravo, sir.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and posting. Please click on an ad or 2 when you get the chance. Helps pay for the videos.

  • @heyman5525
    @heyman55252 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for explaining the basics to people. I've worked as a welder over 20 years around sophisticated machine shops with ancient and new equipment... but never learned the basics and terminology. Thanks.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to help

  • @gmaclaren
    @gmaclaren8 жыл бұрын

    You did what you said you would do. Very nice. Thanks for the tour.

  • @geraldestes2470
    @geraldestes24709 жыл бұрын

    thanks kevin - same lathe the high school shop learned us on back in the day...end of semester maintenance was always fun - adjusting the brass gibbs to the ways, lost lathe dogs, etc. at that time carbide insert bit hadnt yet reached many local machine shops although (brazed on) carbide tip bit were prevalent as well as the standby hss cutters - rule of thumb was nothing exceeding about 7 degrees the 'sweep' and 'relief' of the cutter to the face of the work piece on center (material dependent of course - plastic screwdriver handles were introduced as a required term project.) thanks the demonstration.

  • @paulbfields8284
    @paulbfields8284 Жыл бұрын

    I spent 9 years one on one with my dad in our own shop to learn the tool and die trade while also attending 4 years of classes through the NTMA Nation Tool and Machining Association. It was very challenging… now after 43 years I’m still in the shop “cranking the handles” designing and building anything I can conceive. I have what dad called “the knack”..didn’t think I would ever attain that stature.. my point being this 7 minute video is great entertainment and certainly informative but this trade can be very dangerous. A little bit of knowledge is dangerous. If you embark on the tool trades get the education from a trained professional. Or else you will burn up a lot of good tools and maybe even lose a finger or an eye. This trade is the most satisfying occupation for me. Mainly since I’m part of 4 generations of tool makers in my family lineage. That makes it even more special. Good luck to anyone that embarks on this very traditional art form..

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Point taken and thank you for watching and posting.

  • @lyellmincer7468
    @lyellmincer74687 ай бұрын

    Best lathe introductory vid ive seen. Trying to get into metal lathing to make a custom steering stem for my hd to adapt usd forks

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and posting. I learn the best by doing and it's fun to share.

  • @markkoons7488
    @markkoons74882 жыл бұрын

    War finishes on industrial woodworking machinery typically have castings just minimally and coarsely ground. Machined surfaces such a table tops were left with coarser machining too.

  • @markkoons7488

    @markkoons7488

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use an Oliver patternmaker's vise built during WW-II. While the dimensions that determine flawless function are all correct, the appearance of the castings is very crude with sprue and mold marks knocked down just enough that the user is not cut by brushing against them.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    This lathe is in better shape than that for sure!

  • @D3ss3rtTV
    @D3ss3rtTV3 жыл бұрын

    You inspire me to build stuff, thanks Kevin for all you do.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome, thank you for watching and posting. Don't forget to stop by my website and see the rest of my work.

  • @user-dp6xf9kp9i
    @user-dp6xf9kp9i9 ай бұрын

    well it's a lathe kzread.infoUgkxN9zrzkkhnjUF5PQbuA_B1gYdsfCu9k6z but it wasn't what i would have anticipated. Headstock, tailstock, carriage apron are manufactured from aluminum now not cast iron. The spindle diameter for the bearings is too small allowing for a few play in the spindle so I am using some blue Loctite to take out the play.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 ай бұрын

    It is a fine little lathe. Still learning new things to do with it.

  • @soundmindtv2911
    @soundmindtv29112 жыл бұрын

    I know it’s an old video, but thanks for this! Nice introduction to turning.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @cramersclassics
    @cramersclassics2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job Kevin. Great to see an old lathe working well!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @ll1881ll
    @ll1881ll Жыл бұрын

    You are an excellent instructor. Thank you for your videos

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @TomHaroldArt
    @TomHaroldArt7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video, Kevin. It's a great quick introduction for someone who knows little about lathes, just enough info to make a person want to learn more! I do kinetic metal art, and am seeing a real need for a lathe in my shop. It's time to learn as much as I can so that I make a good purchase when the time comes. I took a quick look at your other videos in your list, and there's lots of good info there! Subscribed!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for joining the club!!

  • @freemanfreed1581
    @freemanfreed15813 жыл бұрын

    I subscribed for the fact that you make things simple in your voice.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, its the only way I know how to think.

  • @sydneylukasiewicz5548
    @sydneylukasiewicz55482 жыл бұрын

    Thank u so much for this video Mr. Caron! I’m a first year metal student and we have one of these, i’ve been able to sorta avoid it for now but it’s been bothering me that i didn’t really know how the basics to operate it were! This video was so helpful and I really appreciate it. ❤️❤️

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jasonn668
    @jasonn6683 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the informational video Kevin!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Any time!

  • @USMC_BABE38
    @USMC_BABE3810 ай бұрын

    thanks Kevin this is very helpful.

  • @dirtywhiteboy4963
    @dirtywhiteboy49635 жыл бұрын

    thanks buddy! im just learning,.....and im used to doing things by hand for small projects and really need help! i appreciate it!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and posting!

  • @jackson-aka2gs749
    @jackson-aka2gs7493 жыл бұрын

    great information, thank you Kevin.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @mthebone
    @mthebone5 жыл бұрын

    You have a great and simple way to explain things. Keep up the good videos ! Muz

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I have fun with my "job"!

  • @thomaschandler8036
    @thomaschandler80364 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed lesson, I too have a Sheldon, just purchased, but haven't used it yet... Still cleaning it up

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Been a great machine so far. Still learning my way for sure.

  • @patfleming8647
    @patfleming86479 жыл бұрын

    hi kevin thanks for the info all about the Lathe,and yes i do think kermit sounds like yourself. regards Pat

  • @justusnjuguna6893
    @justusnjuguna68933 жыл бұрын

    You are a great teacher kevin

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting !

  • @texaslawncare9624
    @texaslawncare96249 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video it was very helpful

  • @kgthompson5814
    @kgthompson58148 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your information learning a lot

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 ай бұрын

    My pleasure

  • @azrls43185
    @azrls431857 жыл бұрын

    fantastic instructions! great presentation without all of the unnecessary blubub of amatures.

  • @charithaheshan1048
    @charithaheshan10486 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the video K!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @jusfucksingmeupG
    @jusfucksingmeupG9 жыл бұрын

    Loved the ending!!! I was thinking about the same thing lol.:0)

  • @astc593
    @astc5932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You're a great teacher!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you think so!

  • @RustyInventions-wz6ir
    @RustyInventions-wz6ir5 ай бұрын

    Just found your channel and Subscribed. Nice work

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @natebarrios3275
    @natebarrios32754 ай бұрын

    My pops got one from a guy on Craigslist just I keep at the shop never have we used it 😂 and now that u stumbled on to this yt vid I’m going to play around with it to see how she works

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 ай бұрын

    Very cool! I have a lot of fun making things on the lathe. Mostly I make chips and swirls but every now and again I can make what i started out to.

  • @kerrymullins3214
    @kerrymullins32148 жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I dig that Diamond Reo emblem on the wall behind you... Cool video, too...

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    Kerry Mullins It is from my grandfathers truck..

  • @ruuman
    @ruuman9 жыл бұрын

    Haha! brilliant ending!!

  • @sjbl1962
    @sjbl19629 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video Kevin. Cool cameo by Kermit. I hope to take off from work next week and get some welding time in with my AHP.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scott L Always great to get the time to play..

  • @saviourdelvin
    @saviourdelvin2 жыл бұрын

    I have loved the video. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    So nice of you

  • @rameshbharakhada5497
    @rameshbharakhada54972 жыл бұрын

    Your lathe machine is very good

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. And older than me!

  • @MartinDolan
    @MartinDolan5 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video about all the different shapes and angles etc of cutting tools? I just got a nice second hand lathe and need to buy some cutting tools and it's a big learning curve to get started when you know nothing :) Not so much threads as that's more advanced, but for example: * Facing the end of something * getting a good surface on a round stock at the right diameter * cutting a grove with a square/u shape/v shape profile * making a conical/tapered shape etc * hollowing out a part (inside cutting) * parting off a finished item And basically what shape cutting tools you'd use to do these things, what angles, heights etc you should attack the metal at I'm an artist too, so it's mainly creative things I'd be using the lathe for so knowing the basics is very helpful! Great video too. I've subscribed!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    Will try to get something together.

  • @PsyMongazoid
    @PsyMongazoid4 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. Thanks.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @hydrofarmer15
    @hydrofarmer152 жыл бұрын

    So fun... So much to be made!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    It is a fun machine to work with. Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @oldfarthacks
    @oldfarthacks Жыл бұрын

    A well done video, thank you. So many people are machining curios but have never had the chance to actually touch one. You did a good job on explaining the basics. Also, good job in talking about safety. These machines all have an evil heart and they will sucker you in so that they can eat you.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting. Kind words go far and after today I really needed to hear a few!

  • @amo625
    @amo6257 жыл бұрын

    please, explain on how the jaws of a self-centering chuck are changed from internal to external jaws, and precautions that must be taken to ensure concentricity.................your help will be grately appreciated

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the idea.. stay tuned..

  • @minoena
    @minoena Жыл бұрын

    i saw some scary videos of this, so i wanted to learn about it. thank you for the informative video!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Fun machine to work with but it does demand respect! Thanks for watching and posting.

  • @SuzanBouchard
    @SuzanBouchard11 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    11 ай бұрын

    You are welcome

  • @burimiljazi2963
    @burimiljazi29637 жыл бұрын

    brilliant

  • @jimmygonzalez8647
    @jimmygonzalez86473 жыл бұрын

    So he was trying to turn it off and he got caught 😢 damn

  • @bsosmoove

    @bsosmoove

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm guessing you're here from the video as well

  • @luljankybo6962

    @luljankybo6962

    3 жыл бұрын

    man 🤦🏾

  • @craigmack5574

    @craigmack5574

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m here from that video to, that shit was so crazy.

  • @chrismitchell1343

    @chrismitchell1343

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same thing happened to a a good mate of mine.. ripped his arm clean off. Was watching to gain an understanding.

  • @jonasvaitiekunas2713
    @jonasvaitiekunas2713 Жыл бұрын

    great!

  • @kenbenson-clarke2753
    @kenbenson-clarke27533 жыл бұрын

    wonderful. superb

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @jeanvillar9559
    @jeanvillar95598 жыл бұрын

    For making exhaust flanges for a 2 stroke exhaust pipe....what kind of lathe would be best for that job? thanks

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    Jean Villar Not sure. I would use the metal lathe that I have but don't know how to make one.. Have to learn as I go..

  • @martik778
    @martik7786 жыл бұрын

    That sheldon is so quiet, Did you lube up the gear train before the video? I noticed you changed the gear box feeds while in motion. Is the Sheldon designed to do that?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    6 жыл бұрын

    I lube the gear box about once a month. Don't use it that hard or often. Some of the functions are change while running and some you have to stop the machine first. Thanks for watching.

  • @YT-User1013
    @YT-User10132 жыл бұрын

    Do some lathes not have a tool height adjustment and shims are used to adjust the tool height? Also, not all lathes have thread cutting capabilities - correct?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Correct on both counts!

  • @waynegoff764
    @waynegoff7648 жыл бұрын

    Good video.

  • @CharlesStruble
    @CharlesStruble9 жыл бұрын

    Good one! Not easy being, well, Kevin, huh? Actually, another excellent video teaching us a little something... Thanks guys! Sheldon... I may have mentioned that Sheldon is my mother's maiden name...

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 жыл бұрын

    Charles Struble No way!!! It's a great old machine... been fun learning how to use it..

  • @retiredhappy466
    @retiredhappy4662 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video and very educational. I am a retired, savy white collar worker and have an interest in tool & die, however,, I see that I still have a bit to learn.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    You and me both brother!

  • @user-gp9kb7tv3u
    @user-gp9kb7tv3u Жыл бұрын

    Thanks شكراً

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @sylvanenergy
    @sylvanenergy9 жыл бұрын

    Hello my friend, I see the microphone escaped the hammer......lol that a beautiful old lathe.

  • @ronbianca9722
    @ronbianca97223 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin! I have enjoyed your videos. What do you use your metal lathe the most for? Stay healthy my friend.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    I turn goblets, bowels and such. Use it to make smaller parts for something else and the most important thing I do with it is make lots of chips and shavings!

  • @JohnDavis-yz9nq
    @JohnDavis-yz9nq3 жыл бұрын

    Kevin I am going to look at a Sheldon lathe tomorrow. About all I know to look for is the amount of slop in the feeds. Too much slack it is wore out. And look at the gears and see if teeth are missing. And if the bed is in good shape. The man tells me it is a 1938 with 11 inch swing. 110 one horse power motor. Anything else I need to look at? Thanks Kevin

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got all the high points ! Run it if you can . Listen to how it sounds. No grinding , no struggling to turn. Make sure feed works in both directions. Make sure motor runs in both directions . Should be a great old machine! Good luck!

  • @JohnDavis-yz9nq

    @JohnDavis-yz9nq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture thanks for the info. I sure wish that you would do a video about lathe maintenance. I really don’t know much about a lathe. Kind of a beginner type video. The man is asking $400.00 for the Sheldon lathe. I don’t see how a person could get hurt on it if it is anything at all for that price. If I buy it I may ask you some questions if that is ok. Thanks again.

  • @glonch4699
    @glonch46993 жыл бұрын

    For some reason i’m here having been completely traumatised by cctv footage of an accident where a worker gets horrifically killed by getting caught in a rotating lathe type machine and i won’t get into details... just wondering if you know the video i’m talking about I don’t exactly know why i am here but it just makes me feel more at ease, interesting video though :) Edit: sorry i’ve just realised that basically every comment mentions it 😂 i don’t mean to be annoying

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know the video and it is awful! If you do not respect this machine it will kill you! With the right operator it will do amazing work. Fear not but respect you must.

  • @YT-User1013
    @YT-User10132 жыл бұрын

    Aren’t you also NOT supposed to wear sleeves as well, just like you aren’t in this video?

  • @JD-fh5xl
    @JD-fh5xl Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, i mastered this in high school but ive smoked too much pot since then

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    You are welcome my friend!

  • @Rob-yh7jk
    @Rob-yh7jk Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kevin Whether it's a welding video or lathe Great videos

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @panteraleo4540
    @panteraleo45402 жыл бұрын

    that is impressive . Thank you elder , you've helped a lot with my homework 😅. Greetings from the Poland.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are most welcome

  • @panteraleo4540

    @panteraleo4540

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture 😊

  • @Rob-yh7jk
    @Rob-yh7jk Жыл бұрын

    How do you place your tool What's the best angle for your tool

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    I will change the angle of the cutting tool several times while I am working. All depends on the cut I am making.

  • @alexhill4659
    @alexhill46592 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem

  • @Linrox
    @Linrox7 жыл бұрын

    hey Kevin, Did you break your Microphone?, it is only recording in Mono.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    Old mic, old video. Much better now.

  • @dakata2416
    @dakata24168 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kermit 🐸

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 ай бұрын

    Happy to help pass along what I learn from doing.

  • @MichaelRoachWV
    @MichaelRoachWV10 ай бұрын

    This is all I ever wanted to know... in one video overview lol

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @MichaelRoachWV

    @MichaelRoachWV

    10 ай бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture well, I lied. I do have a couple questions, but you still did amazing! Can you put a drill bit in the chuck, and hold the work stationary to use it as a makeshift mill? Can you slot holes? (I know, I know, but this would be huge for custom fabrication / brackets) In what orientations can you do things, etc

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    10 ай бұрын

    There are always more questions!! LOL, Talking about the chuck and putting a drill bit in it to mill with, NO, it doesn't work that way. I have a drill chuck that fits the tail stock at the other end of the lathe. I can clamp a bit in that and spin the work in the chuck to drill a hole with the non-turning bit. But no, you can't use the lathe like a mill and just move the work across the spinning bit if it was in the chuck. Lathes will round things. That is pretty much all they do.

  • @MichaelRoachWV

    @MichaelRoachWV

    10 ай бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture I believe they're called "Lathe Milling Attachments", essentially adding a vertical vice if you don't have a mill

  • @jrdeckard3317
    @jrdeckard33173 жыл бұрын

    So how do you know what has to be oiled or not when it is being cut?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    On the machine is a data tag that shows all the lube points and how often. It is almost impossible to read from wear. So I just lube everything every few hours of use.

  • @DeoTheHero
    @DeoTheHero3 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else here to figure out how that poor man got stuck in this ? 🥺 rest his soul

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    I do this because I want to do this. Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @josecortez1986

    @josecortez1986

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are talking about that Russian video where the worker got caught by the machine and got blended up into a red mist?

  • @ratonman

    @ratonman

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@josecortez1986 probably i just saw it on instagram scared the shit outta me

  • @itzelneptune

    @itzelneptune

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ratonman same I got mildly lightheaded after watching it, mines was worse cause I saw the aftermath and closeup photos of it

  • @octavianmacicasan6494

    @octavianmacicasan6494

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you respect the machine, you are safe

  • @jeanvillar9559
    @jeanvillar95598 жыл бұрын

    What is the minimum lathe needed to make a exhaust flange? (2 stroke) thanks!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    8 жыл бұрын

    Jean Villar Try this one. www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G8688-Metal-Lathe-12-Inch/dp/B0000DCZ7D/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1437839495&sr=8-1&keywords=Small+Metal+Lathe

  • @jeanvillar9559

    @jeanvillar9559

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Kevin!

  • @sys6350
    @sys63502 жыл бұрын

    Thank for make this vdo,

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's my pleasure

  • @A-Aron118
    @A-Aron1182 жыл бұрын

    How much does this weigh and what kind of price would this lathe be?

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    no idea on the weight and i paid $2500 for it used.

  • @falman-5653
    @falman-56536 жыл бұрын

    haha. your good old man. awesome video

  • @danielzunigagutierrez6300
    @danielzunigagutierrez63009 ай бұрын

    The cross feed slide is not the apron, Mr. The apron is always in front of your best buddy when you are machining. 😊

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 ай бұрын

    You are correct

  • @danielzunigagutierrez6300

    @danielzunigagutierrez6300

    9 ай бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture love you, anyhow, Sr.

  • @drumtwo4seven
    @drumtwo4seven Жыл бұрын

    THE "RAILS" ARE CALLED THE WAYS THE WAYS

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, gray hair moment.

  • @davidwillard7334

    @davidwillard7334

    Ай бұрын

    No it's called the Dick !

  • @zandramastrisagion5002
    @zandramastrisagion50027 жыл бұрын

    Kermit at the end sounded like Cliff Clavin!

  • @dondawson1
    @dondawson19 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see Kermit. Now I see the Rainbow connection!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 жыл бұрын

    Donald Dawson I have asked him to sing the song but he just says NO!!

  • @jeffreylehn8803
    @jeffreylehn88033 жыл бұрын

    You shouldn't use the half nuts for turning as they will wear out , this lathe is equipped with a feed clutch and that should be used

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sad to say but I have no idea what a feed clutch is or how to use it. Care to explain?

  • @jeffreylehn8803

    @jeffreylehn8803

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture sure can , on the apron you have a selector which has three positions , the middle is neutral which is used with the half nuts , the top position is for engaging the cross feed the lower position is for engaging the long feed . The feed clutch is the round knob on the apron , with the selector in any position than neutral with the lead screw running you turn the feed clutch to engage that feed . No you can turn and face under power WITHOUT using the half nuts .I have the same lathe , they are well built machines .

  • @jeffreylehn8803

    @jeffreylehn8803

    3 жыл бұрын

    have you figured out how to use the feed clutch knob ?

  • @GarbageKnight
    @GarbageKnight3 жыл бұрын

    the reason i want to maybe get a small one, is a 1891 weltrecord german antique ratchet screwdriver, i cant find one to restore. so why not remake it. and it would take a metal lathe to do so. and knowing how to work the lathe. but i also need a breech for the ratchet part.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    So much to learn about this machine and what it will do. Would love to find an old retired machinist to show me some tricks.

  • @perrymcmasters2730
    @perrymcmasters27309 жыл бұрын

    Best ending ever!

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** Thank you,, He may show up in a few more....

  • @statingthe_obvious6309

    @statingthe_obvious6309

    9 жыл бұрын

    Kevin Caron, Artist omg how did you get Kermit to do this? superstars don't come cheap

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    9 жыл бұрын

    No comment!

  • @AliTounes2011
    @AliTounes20112 жыл бұрын

    I am not a machinist nor do I work in any industries but I m terrified of these things, I visited recently a factory and when I entered , I turned and saw it behind me I immediately backed instinctively 5 m even if it was off.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is a machine that needs a healthy amount of respect. But you don't have to be afraid of it. Thank you for watching and posting.

  • @AliTounes2011

    @AliTounes2011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture Thank you 🙏 and good luck for the rest.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Kevin, whatcha making.......been awhile since I visited, best wishes, Paul

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Paul! Long time for sure. Lots of cool work and a big load to the gallery in Santa Fe. How you doing?

  • @ypaulbrown

    @ypaulbrown

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KevincaronSculpture just hanging in, taking it slow, had a big heart attack two years ago this November, clogged coronary arteries...99% and 100%, luck I went to ER, dropped dead 10 minutes later.....anyway, just got a new 13" Southbend, 1939 build date.....by the way, War Time production finish on you lathe is no filler on casting and less prep on paint, Your lathe is a cutie.....we are making some stainless mobile bars for the hotels here in Orlando, no art.....but challenging, so good to see you doing so well, keep on keeping on...cheers, Paul in Orlando

  • @fathergabrielstokes4706
    @fathergabrielstokes4706 Жыл бұрын

    I subscribed

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting. I am also on Instagram.

  • @kamie993
    @kamie9933 жыл бұрын

    helping me with engineering in college 5 and a half years after its posted wow

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching and posting !

  • @buscarkov
    @buscarkov3 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie. Laughed at making sparks.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and posting.

  • @Marusija8
    @Marusija85 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @messylaura
    @messylaura9 жыл бұрын

    very intreasting vid, thanks, you sound more like emo phillips to me!!

  • @Ron_EZ
    @Ron_EZ7 жыл бұрын

    Kermit D Frog & Kevin Caron! Could be one in the same? LOL good video

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    7 жыл бұрын

    We will never tell!

  • @cerberus1321
    @cerberus13213 жыл бұрын

    We had one in high school but they never showed us how to use it or what applications it could be used in. They just said it was too dangerous and the 7 years I studied in that department I never seen it in use.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome machine but must be respected for sure.

  • @bradleypease2492

    @bradleypease2492

    2 жыл бұрын

    Herne bay?

  • @cerberus1321

    @cerberus1321

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@bradleypease2492 no I went to school in Ireland

  • @28visions
    @28visions3 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie saw a video of some Russian guy getting demolished by one of these so had to look this up lol.

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    3 жыл бұрын

    You do have to respect this machine!

  • @magnetshowdotheywork

    @magnetshowdotheywork

    2 жыл бұрын

    @William Acheson I'm doing a pre-apprentice course at tafe for boilermaking and one of the machinist apprentices showed us the video today. Its our 3rd day lmao. Dont watch it, its fucked.

  • @magnetshowdotheywork

    @magnetshowdotheywork

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@William Acheson Yeah, my mates and I were in the common room eating our lunch when the Machinists came in, sat with us and we started talking about the risks and rewards of our chosen trades. Conversation got on to safety, hazards and death then one of them pulls out his phone and shows us the vid. Not a good taste in the mouth of someone who hasn't stepped into the workshop yet and has done pure theory thus far ahaha. Okay well I have sort of tried to flush it from my mind, so I can't say for certainty but from what i CAN recall... Dude is working on a lathe, has like a big bomber type jacket on, goes to reach around to turn the machine off and gets sort of absorbed into the machine. In just a few rotations he's dead, after a few seconds he is just a pile of flesh and mince meat. It's really sad.

  • @magnetshowdotheywork

    @magnetshowdotheywork

    2 жыл бұрын

    @William Acheson yeah it’s pretty rough. That video you’ve seen pretty much sums up this video, but with a lathe instead. Thank fuck I don’t have to use lathes cause that would have given me mad ptsd ahah I’m glad live leak got shut down, that seems to be where most of these videos were hosted and cause of it’s easily accessibility it was easy to take videos from there and post them on social media sites.

  • @magnetshowdotheywork

    @magnetshowdotheywork

    2 жыл бұрын

    @William Acheson Oh yah, I couldn’t speak to the validity of that, but I’m sure it’s true. It’s so low quality that i thought it was old, but I see the comments on this video only started 7 months ago so either was a recent event or TikTok and whatever are slow

  • @Poksutin
    @Poksutin5 жыл бұрын

    i just bought the same lathe...shame it doesnt have metric threads :)

  • @KevincaronSculpture

    @KevincaronSculpture

    5 жыл бұрын

    I hear ya. That is the one thing I have never figured out on this machine. Have no idea how to turn threads.

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