Chinese Mist Coolant Accessory - It Works!

[@machinenutdel6764]

Hi Olly, I recently fitted the same mister to my lathe, not used it a great deal yet as I have been machining aluminium lately but pleased with the results it has given. Regards Del.

[@ollysworkshop]

It's a great bit of kit, but I agree generally not necessary for aluminium. I've been doing a lot of steel lately and it's great, gives a really nice finish (assuming one is using decent steel!). I plan to do an update on it at some point.

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Looks like a good addition...

[@ollysworkshop]

I've got a much better example to show in my next video....

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

@@ollysworkshop Sounds good... i'll be watching.

[@johnswilley6764]

Looks great! Thanks for the info. Best wishes.

[@ollysworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@davewilliams6172]

Got my misting unit yesterday from Fleabay, it is a one valve system but will probably be modified eventually. It's already mounted on the lathe and connected to the air supply, I just need to plumb it into some coolant now....I am going for a pressurised system like Tom at OX Tools, so that I can have either air on it's own, air/coolant mix or flood coolant with no air.

[@ollysworkshop]

Thanks for dropping by. Sounds good to have all 3 options. I have tried flood coolant, but as my shed floor is wood, I wasn't keen on using it too much.

[@davewilliams6172]

@@ollysworkshop Just a little update on my mist cooler. I finally got it all working, using a 2 litre pop bottle as reservoir (see OxTools for details) the system works brilliantly. I can select the dry air or a hint of soluble oil in air or a full flood of oil. The 2 litre bottle does run out pretty quick on flood but I have an option for electric pump from a larger reservoir and return drain any way. I find the merest dribble of oil and low pressure air (15 psi) the best combination so far.

[@ke6bnl]

I purchased that one, cheap works well

[@ollysworkshop]

I've never used one of any sort before, only flood coolant. It does basically the same job with a lot less mess.

[@MicksWorkshop]

Are you still liking and using it? Does it get mist in the air? I'm thinking about trying out mist coolant. How much coolant do you go through?

[@ollysworkshop]

Hi Mick. Short answer is yes I like it, and no it's not really a mister, more of a droplet spitter. I was thinking of doing an update to it as it needs a slightly different mounting arrangement to make it a bit easier to position the nozzle.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Interesting idea. Another project added to the never ending list 🥴😂

[@ollysworkshop]

It's a good addition, and if you've got an air supply, definitely worth getting one. I mainly use it either to get good surface finish, or when machining particularly hard or difficult materials. I have been thinking about some upgrades to the mister, but the project list is so long it's not funny anymore!

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

@@ollysworkshop I hear you. My project list is now a cause of personal stress. I felt less stressed at work! So much for retirement 😂

[@ollysworkshop]

I found it difficult to get projects done, so I decided to make videos. Once other people are interested, there's much more incentive to get on and get them done.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

@@ollysworkshop I understand that, and indeed have been filming many of my recent projects. Whether I end up publishing them all I don’t know, but they sure have helped my motivation.