DIY Spindle Lock for a 3-in-1 Mill Lathe Combo, Basic Design and Fitment to the Lathe

[@davebaerg7166]

Thanks Daze. I remember your ingenuity from the mid 2000's on the Mustang Steve forum so this comes as no surprise. I do wish you would have shown the mounting of the chuck. My fat fingers wouldn't fit behind that plate if I had it on my lathe, at least not without a few expletives. BTW, I've diy-ed your strut rod mods, LCA bearings, and spring perch bearings since 2010...and it's still going strong. Thanks.

[@dazecars]

I have fat fingers too. Mounting the chuck is a pain with or with out the spindle lock. If I am being completely honest it is probably ever so slightly harder with the spindle lock but barley. Best thing I ever did to make installing a chuck easier was to start using the tail stock to hold it in place. I get one bolt loosely started, slide the chuck over the register, and then move the tail stock in place so that it holds the chuck to the spindle while I install the other two bolts. That technique has made all the difference in the world. Glad to here you have made good use of some of my other project information!!

[@michaelsemenchuk3056]

Saw this posted on FB. Thanks for posting a video. I was wondering about hairline fitment, but the tape does the trick. Be sure to update this video and tell us how this gap works in the summertime. :D Minute 1:43 _ I see what you did there. I have used a piece of wood under the jaw in the 3 o'clock position. Keeps the chuck from rotating in the cutting direction. My old lathe had a treadmill motor and power tapping was a breeze. May have to "upgrade" the current Smithy Midas 1220 LTD to treadmill motors too. Keep innovating! I love watching these types of videos.

[@dazecars]

If I need to I can adjust it in warmer weather

[@Glens1965]

Nice Tip!

[@dazecars]

Thanks

[@ke6bnl]

Nice job

[@dazecars]

Thanks!!!

[@minskmade]

did you fabricate a riser for your mill? another great vid. thanx. do i spy a treadmill motor?

[@dazecars]

No riser, I went a slightly different direction 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHbi2mlpbVogaM Yes that is a treadmill motor. I’m soon going to be putting out a video on the top 10 mods that I have made to this machine including upgrading to variable speed.

[@minskmade]

@@dazecars fun..i went with a vfd and a baldor 2hp 3 phase motor :P..got a really good deal on it

[@dazecars]

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[@Fab2Mc]

Super 👍

[@dazecars]

Thank you 👍