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Next time you do a full slot like that drill both ends first so you have a spot to plunge. I also think you should have chucked up a precision rod of some type (whatever you used to level the lathe) in the dividing head and put the indicator on the lathe faceplate to get both units aligned. And then used that indicator on the cross slide to make sure the dividing head was parallel to the bed vertically and horizontally. The way you designed the mount you can shim all those misalignments out easily though.

why not use a modified good jigsaw instead of and expensive filing-machine?

Cast iron is much, much, much, stiffer than steel. That is why is breaks like glass, instead of bending of flexing. It is also much better at absorbing vibration. It is not used because it is cheaper. It is used because it is the correct material to use.

IS there a non destructive way of changing tools?

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The previous video I've just watched, was on Abom's channel. And let me say that: it is so refreshing to see what you can create with spare parts, left overs and creative thinking, all without having big tool manufacturers throwing money and tools at your channel. Really cool stuff you are making!

I meed a milling machine to machine the milling machine spindle on the lathe using a vertical milling machine attachment!

With how many times you've said this is a one off, and you're only likely to use the setup once, I'm expecting you to wind up using it all the time.

It up.

24:22 fitting description for me and my gf. (Oh come on, i like bad jokes)

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Bro converts his lathe into a 5 axis manual machine

Limited . He chickened out when it came to hot caustic.

Redonculous.

When you were milling the v into the blocks, i was tensed up waiting for that to happen. Next time clamp them at the upper end with a kant-twist clamp, and it should be a little more stable. This set up looks really cool though, and i love how minimalist it is.

Nice job, like many others ask why no bandsaw? It was the second machine I bought after a drill. No grit from a grinder in the shop and you can be doing other things while it cuts.

I genuinely gasped when you were cutting the prismatic grooves in the riser blocks and I got some funny looks from other people in my hostel room lol

Thinking outside the box shouldn't be looked down on. It should be praised. Some of the best tools are ones that have been purpose built for a single job.

Couldn’t you run an indicator across the steel between the dividing head and lathe chuck to find out if it is parallel?

Potevi incollare i 2 pezzi da fresare

I love these videos. Full creative mode solving problems. To check alignment of the tail stock chuck i would have used an alignment bar between centres, and run a clock along the side and top of the bar. Now the setup is done the potential is huge!

Nice work, very practical. Have you micro'd up the axial positions of the inserts? That's been the killer on the cheapie commercial versions... since you didn't rejig the index head on your first facemill project, I'd assume it to be pretty accurate?

Very nice work mister.

So your completely rebuilding the headstock?

I think he doesn’t have a bandsaw or other powered cutter is to tweak us, because he knows we’ll constantly post about it.

How do you read a vaner calipers

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NOT MT2 dead center, it's a Brown and Sharpe #7.

Quite ingenious, should work just fine.

Inheritance rednecking

I particularly appreciate the content on this channel because the projects are often ambitious and tend to stretch the capabilities of the machinery. Despite comparatively small machines and a shop that’s not drowning in tools and accessories your stuff comes together nicely and is ultimately useful. This interests me more than watching a presenter sporting a shop full of CNC and other expensive equipment to make something that completely under-utilizes the machines.

I went to an "artisanal" restaurant the other day, I was surprised to find out that, that didn't mean they use a hacksaw to chop everything up.

you are always using a hack saw or grinder to cut large stock. would love to see you make a band saw

Clever. I might just have to steel that idea :-)

Nice work! I am curious to see what an indicator mounted to the cross slide would say about your horizontal and vertical alignment on the round bar mounted between centers.

Again great work. Thanks for sharing.

You can flute your Ar-15 and hunting rifle barrels now.... oh wait....

If you have reasons to not buy a bandsaw you probably should build one. This could meet your approach to get things for the shop.

Nice work. How did you device on the depth of the v on the riser? I imagine if it wasn't right the dividing head would end up drunk...

Great work.

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AWESOME setup !

Why couldn't you use a single through boot to hold the dividing head and lock in place?

To everyone who mentions the hacksaw: KZbin's algorithm is partly driven by comments. Canny KZbinrs purposely use something to generate comments, like Artisan Makes does with his hacksaw. Now I've commented on your comments which also drives the algorithm.

Bro is turning his lathe into a manual mill-turn and I'm here for it.

I find it kind of baffling how you have so many capabilities and machines, yet still no proper powered metal saw. Is it just not a priority because you don't need to fabricate parts on a schedule and so you don't really see much of an upside for one?