Compressor in the lathe???

[@DudleyToolwright]

Consistently entertaining. I like the idea of a compressor in the lathe. A novel solution.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. It works really well.

[@Preso58]

Ah, the old wires through the bench top trick! Thanks for showing the shaper drive system.

[@Rustinox]

No magic. There's always a hidden trick :)

[@ianbertenshaw4350]

Fantastic video Michel! An earth wire that goes nowhere is never a good thing! Knowing that the wiring had been tampered with would have had me re wiring the whole machine - My wiring I trust but not anyone else's.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. After all, it's a safety issue.

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

Inherited amateur electrical work in machinery is the “stuff of nightmares”. Well done on tidying up the mess, especially the Earth. 👏👏👍😀

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. It was indeed a disaster.

[@AaronEngineering]

G'day Michel. Now that was a very good idea mate. Gets those airlines off the floor and makes for easier cleaning. The little compressor fitted inside that cabinet very nicely. Awesome modification Rustinox. See you on the next video mate. Cheers, Aaron.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Aaron.

[@houseofbrokendobbsthings5537]

You made me laugh out loud. "Temporary fixes that last forever" LOL. My shop has many of these. Nice thought process and a handy idea to get a little air cleanly to the lathe. My shop has horizontal surface demons that work at night to clutter my benches. All the best.

[@Rustinox]

I think we all have some temporary fixes somewhere :)

[@Just1GuyMetalworks]

Uh, yeah! That's really handy! 😀 Nicely done, Rusty! 👍😁👍

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, it is.

[@MaturePatriot]

Great idea for the compressor. It gave you opportunities for improvement to lathe wiring. I love the shaper model.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Nice idea on the compressor. Love the model shaper, well done.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Randy.

[@GoCreatehms]

Nice compressor solution for your lathe. Thanks for the shout out much appreciated.

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure Nigel.

[@AstraWerke]

As a friend of mine said: Electricity works with smoke. The trick is not to let it escape from the cables :D Well done - I love inconspicious modifications :)

[@Rustinox]

Smoke? That's a good one.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Wonderful Michel, great idea and well done, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Ralfy. My pleasure.

[@bostedtap8399]

Brilliant idea Michel, great shop addition. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@shaunchurchill4594]

Yep, can relate to when your compressor starts up when the pressure drops and scares the crap out of you. Happens to me all the time 😂

[@Rustinox]

For me, this problem is fixed :)

[@shaunchurchill4594]

@@Rustinox well I’m investing in a so called silent compressor for when I get a CNC mill as I can’t be doing with the current compressor scaring the shit out of me anymore.

[@dougbriggs6797]

The ground wire that doesn't go anywhere is actually grounded to the machine body through the special grounded DIN connector and the DIN rail mounted to the frame. It is there for the safety of the operator. It is a requirement for our DIN electrical box builds. Tapping into it shouldn't necessarily be a problem but there is a connector right there for you to use. Nice addition for the air compressor. I mount mine under the table that my mini lathe is bolted onto.

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, the earth clamp is connected to the rail. But it was not connected to the power cable.

[@dougbriggs6797]

@@Rustinox Aha, then you are correct: that is a mistake. Looking at the rat nest it seems like someone has been in there making changes after it left the factory. Nice job of dressing up the area.

[@sidetrackmetalworks2058]

Thanks for another great video Michel. The mini shaper is proportionally cute! Perhaps we can put together a collaborative of sorts to get you some change gears?

[@Rustinox]

It sounds like you have a plan. Mail me. [e-mail]

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Good idea linking the compressor to your lathe...

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Paul. Handy and compact :)

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Rustinox, great idea with the air compressor, the shaper model is bloody awesome and thanks for showing how it was powered, I wondered how you did that, awesome job mate, Cheers

[@Rustinox]

Well... now you know :-)

[@rogerdeane3608]

Hi Michele, good job. The noise level is not bad, consider some insulation inside the cup board that may drop the noise considerably and it wont frighten the crap out of you when it starts up. Cheers from OZ.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Roger. It works very well.

[@SgtCude59]

Thanks for showing how the model works

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@keithmonarch447]

Hello friend, Keith from Michigan. I've somehow I missed 😕 the videos session on your Mini Planner. That looked super 👌 nice!! Let's talk about using a compressor and clear out metal chips and some other equipment. I'm against this on Lathe's carriage cross feed. BUT, if used correctly. It's okay on the chuck, you tail stock to clean off drills, taps. Just lower the pressure my friend. Heck, I use air a LOT. Yeah pls always have your eye 👁 🙂 protection. Take care 🙂.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Keith. There's a shaper build playlist on my channel.

[@keithmonarch447]

@@Rustinox Keith will look into your mini Shaper you made. You made me laughing when you were trying to find a location 🤣 on your Lathe with that little air compressor. Well winter is here now, because around my state Michigan, we are surrounded with fresh water (not the ocean) so we can get a lot of snow in winter, yuck I'm not a winter bug anymore. So have a pleasant weekend ☺ friend

[@eyuptony]

Hi Rustinox, good idea using the dead space for your compressor. I wondered how you powered the model shaper. Enjoyed the build. Tony

[@Rustinox]

Well, now you know. No secrets :-)

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

@@Rustinox Bummer. I thought you used magic. :)

[@Engineerd3d]

That is an awesome idea. That looks to be an air brush compressor. Very handy for sure.

[@Rustinox]

Indeed. It's an old spray paint thing.

[@mr.ranyhomemade2466]

Very nice to clean up 👏👏👏👊

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@Machine_NZ]

Great solution hiding the compressor in the lathe. I have a similar compressor I use for the air blast nozzle on the laser cutter. The model Shaper turned out beautiful. Nice work. Cheers Kevin

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Kevin.

[@624Dudley]

Another enjoyable video! Thanks, Rusti.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Dudley.

[@lennartb2982]

Thanks Lennart|

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@trollforge]

Well done Michael!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@robertoswalt319]

I like your idea of using the small space for the compressor. My lathe has an access panel on the back for the coolant pump but I don't use it since my lathe is against the wall like yours is. You have given me an idea for putting a small compressor in that space to use with a mist coolant system. Thanks for all of your great videos.

[@Rustinox]

Sharing idea's. That's why we do KZbin.

[@OldIronMachineWorks]

Michel, I think that little compressor is extremely handy. And that little shaper came out awesome, excellent job on it. Also my sticker board really needs one of your stickers, I need to shoot you an email and get your address so we can swap stickers. Gary

[@Rustinox]

Let's do this. Mail me at; [e-mail]

[@LetsRogerThat]

Nicely done Michel. Your Canadian fan. Gilles :)

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Gilles.

[@craigtate5930]

That's a very clever solution to place the compressor in the lathe like that... I know everyone's needs are very different I kinda started to run out of space down low some time ago. As such I try to go up with things that are light/small.. I keep a small shop vac hung close by my machines, and a centralized overhead plug to power it and other things... Plus I stumbled onto an idea from another tuber, I think his channel was/is upstairs machine shop... Anyway he had a ryobi 18v blower he used for chip removal, so I had to try 1...it works really well for some (not all) of the dry swarf.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Craig. We do with what we have :)

[@rossgebert9422]

Way to go, Michel.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Ross.

[@malcolmtill]

I am pretty sure I have some 2mm and 3mm Stainless threaded rod. I will have a look tomorrow. If you do decide to make the crosslide functional I will happily send you some.

[@Rustinox]

That's very kind of you, Malcom, but never mind. I'm going to leave it as is.

[@jonsworkshop]

Hi Rusti, great idea, I too have a oil free compressor and it scares the hell out of me every time it kicks in so I just don't use it! I also am not a fan of using comp air on machines, I have seen first hand the damage this does on some very expensive CNC kit. You will laugh now, I use a bicycle pump for the lathe, it's incredibly quiet, uses no electric, very safe, and you get to keep fit when you use it! Cheers, Jon

[@Rustinox]

Bicycle pump is a good idea.

[@brucebonkowski7253]

I would. Get some shock absorber cushions to put on legs to abosorb the compressor bounce or springs

[@Rustinox]

It's on the "to do" list. So one day maybe...

[@OmeMachining]

Great video 👍 A build-in aircompressor isn't bad 😁 Btw. Your lathe do look very good. Super robust. It do have a 'stanko' look over it. (USSR) but I've never seen it before. But I'm sure its very high quality

[@Rustinox]

On line I can't find anything about this lathe. It's a mystery.

[@wayneacaron8744]

Rustinox, i think this is very good problem solving in action! poppy's workshop says HI

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Poppy.

[@wayneacaron8744]

@@Rustinox you are welcome! however, thank you for posting!! poppy

[@gaylefeinberg1237]

Always the creative one.to give inspiration to dummies like me.I always wondered why some God gives some genius,and others get corned beef hash for brains.keep up these incredible videos.Thanks!

[@Rustinox]

Even wit corned beef you can do what you want. Just go for it.

[@pjourneys5337]

Have a great day !

[@Rustinox]

Thanks, you too.

[@1962clarky]

Great video and idea Rusty. You know , I have a small air brush compressor in my shed that I don't use. Thanks to you, I'm going to copy your idea and use it for my lathe. Thanks mate.

[@Rustinox]

Go for it David. It works very well.

[@NellsMechanicalManCave]

I like what you did with the compressor Michel. As far as electrics go, I'm having dramas with the new mill too!

[@Rustinox]

Fix it Nel. It's important.

[@0799davey67]

Nice mod. Your looking well there pal👊

[@Rustinox]

Thanks DG.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video rustinox

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Tr.

[@stuartlockwood9645]

Hi Michel ☺ thanks for another interesting video, looks like the compressor install worked out fine, and I agree putting that access door at the back didn't make sense, it's a very cosmopolitan mixture of components, but gives you a useful machine. Look after yourself mate, stay safe, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart uk.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Stuart. It's indeed a bit a bizar machine.

[@grandadsfishingboat7455]

Nice one Michel I just love that little shaper. Because you tried hard with the scale measuring it looks like the real thing[nothing looks out of keeping with the other parts[ well done. I can see a mega project of a reduction gearbox for the mainshaft next 😜👍 Regards Stuart Bell from NE England.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Stuart, but I think I'm going to try to find some change gears.

[@patrickdavey9692]

another interesting video

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Patrick.

[@MrFactotum]

great idea M. I might have to copy your idea when i find a suitable small compressor, as my compressor like yours scares the shit out of me every time it engages, which can be very annoying when your doing delicate work at that moment. Thanks for Sharing and that miniature shaper once again is great. see you next time Take care Kev

[@Rustinox]

Sharing idea's. That's what KZbin is for.

[@MrFactotum]

@@Rustinox yes i totally agree Michel, thanks again for taking the time to share. Kev

[@HaxbyShed]

Well that was interesting. I was captivated by the wiring description and no earth on the stand. It happens. So you have 3 phase 415 volts in your shop? I have a small compressor like that but I plan to use it for spray coolant mist. The shaper model is awesome. Painted up it looks amazing.

[@Rustinox]

I have 3x220 V 50Hz. No Neutre.

[@ericfeatherstone]

No change gears? Then that might be a good fit for an electronic leadscrew such as the one Clough42 makes/sells (other makes are out there.) Just a thought.

[@ericfeatherstone]

Playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLDlWKv7KIIr90ZZ7Zqt-ge5nVVdS3WVgg

[@Rustinox]

That's maybe an idea. I will keep that in mind.

[@machinenutdel6764]

Hi Mr T. could the access panel be in the right place and somebody has built the wall in the wrong place !

[@Rustinox]

Hard to tell. The wall and the machine are about the same age.

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

Your comment about 0.75 pitch not existing in the metric series, I'm sorry to say that it does. I bought an int30 endmill holder for my mill and the grubscrew that holds the endmill in is 6.0 x 0.75 metric fine. I have to be very careful not to lose that little grubscrew! What size (mod, teeth, width and bore) do you need for the change gears?

[@Rustinox]

You're absolutely right, 0,75 pitch exists. It's just not the common size we'll find in the hardware shop.

[@DimaGrozov]

It's USSR lathe, Armenian, named 16у04п

[@Rustinox]

Thank you very much for the info. And of course, I subd to your channel.

[@4SafetyTraining]

I like it, Great

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Thanks for yet one more really entertaining video! I'm sure You can make videos about just anything and they will be the same entertaining. The designer of the lathe.... Maybe he carried his head under his arm? Luck that the door was not in the bottom of the cabinet.... My kompressor is bigger! Has a 10 liter tank and reaches 8 kg/cm2. Seldomly used... Motor from USSR.... The mother of my children bought a wall clock and the machinery was from USSR. Normal clocks sounds like tick, tack. The USSR machinery sounded like TIICK, TAACK and could be heard all over the house... I changed the machinery to a modern, Braunschweig listening and synchronizing version so I could sleep.... French gearbox? What a bastard lathe... Built from a junk yard expedition? Never mind as long as it turns well. Too much junk around? Compared to me You are a novice, a beginner! Here is the mechanics shop, the electronics shop and a large railroad, all surrounded be "useful things"... Mini shaper powering...... You bastard..... Illusionist!

[@Rustinox]

Wow! That was a lot of typing work :)

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

@@Rustinox Powered by the joy Your video gave me.....

[@MyLilMule]

Should the cabinet of the lathe be linked to earth? That would be the way it would be here in the US.

[@Rustinox]

Should be, but it wasn't.

[@MyLilMule]

@@Rustinox Glad you found that, I bet! Must have been a shocking discovery. ;)

[@stevewilliams2498]

Why not make a lead screw with a 0.75 pitch and make the nut as well ?

[@Rustinox]

Singe point threading a 1,25mm bore? That could be a challenge :-)

[@stevewilliams2498]

@@Rustinox 🤣🤣🤣 You could do it.

[@millomweb]

0·75 mm pitch not a thing ??? Pretty sure it is !

[@Rustinox]

M 4,5 has a pitch of 0,75. But it's not a common size.

[@millomweb]

@@Rustinox It IS one of the few approximate metric pitches available on my lathe (Colchester Student 1963)

[@gaylefeinberg1237]

I'm using my wifes sign .Mines busted.Norm

[@Rustinox]

And no way to fix it?

[@bouriahihassane8577]

Hello,. I am industrial electrician. If I were close to you, I would help you reorganize that electrical panel as if it were from a factory

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. That's a generous offer, but it's ok now.