Don't let the government into your back yard - new 4 Jaw, stickers, Fiddly Bits 6

A short update on where I have been for the last month. Some stickers from ‪@sharkrivermachine‬ and ‪@Steviegtr52‬ . And a new 3D printed project.
Link to the 4 jaw I bought - ebay.us/2zSWGv
If you are a subscriber and interested in one the Atlas lathe spindle locks, please contact me directly at [e-mail]. They will be available at special discounted price from what you will find them elsewhere.
If you have a 3D printer and would like to print one I have published the STL on Thingiverse
www.thingiverse.com/thing:520...
If you would like to contribute to the channel and say thanks or just keep doing what your are doing paypal.me/theeddies23
Thanks!

[@sharkrivermachine]

Thank you for the shout out. I was an automotive machinist engine builder for the first half of my career. Retired from a lifetime in the automotive aftermarket.

[@AaronEngineering]

G’day Steven, a very deserved shout out. Hope you’re well mate? Aaron 🍻

[@theeddies]

You are welcome Steve. Thanks for clarifying. I appreciate you watching! All the best! Eddie

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Eddie, Good to see the 3D printing is going well and that you are collecting items for the Atlas build... I have many items on my eBay saved searches... Take care. Paul,,

[@theeddies]

Thanks Paul!

[@AlmostMachining]

Weld positioner or manual work holding chuck. Dont mess with fixing or messing with it. Lots of time involved. Great new bushings. Zamak aluminum magical witches brew. Recast from old hot wheels cars...maybe. glad you are back!

[@theeddies]

I am definitely leaning to just using for other stuff as is but not on the lathe. Lol "hot wheels" I need to find something that is made of zamack that I can destructively test against the plastic other than my old lathe parts.

[@psgflier]

Get a bunch of old rusty metal roofing of different colors and lengths to put up on your fence like old wrecking and junk yards. Make sure and put it up on your side of the fence.

[@theeddies]

Lol, that is a good idea. The one neighbor actually used old wood and new and mixed it up randomly so it looks all patch work, but I like your idea better. I won round one though, I got a letter from the city thanking me for the clean up I did do and the case was closed. I should just put up a fence and be done with her but its the principal now. I am thinking about lighting up my sheds so she can see them at night. You back in Alaska?

[@psgflier]

@@theeddies Just got home, longer trip than expected.

[@theeddies]

@@psgflier That happens, hope everything is well. I am sure the pups and shop cat missed you guys.

[@JoeInBendigo]

Mill away the broken rails, then mill a slot in its place. Then fit a new 'tongue' which matches the groove in the jaws accurately. there should be enough material to screw the tongue to the chuck body from the front....

[@theeddies]

I think I see where you are going here Joe. Just to clarify are you saying mill the groove deep enough that the fastener would go through it from the face of the chuck? The tongue or new rail then is just a flat piece with holes? Thanks! Eddie

[@WorldPowerLabs]

I'm glad my neighbors are not the nosy type. Would be nice if the one in back didn't have his cow fence two feet over my line toward one corner, but if it avoids a petty squabble I'll let it be until (if) he replaces the fence.

[@pgs8597]

G'day Eddie. Neighbours, they can be a problem, I'm blessed to have good mind their own business kind sorry you don't. Brazing the chuck would be OK if you can get in there but yes it's probably best as a welding positioned. Cheers Peter

[@theeddies]

Yes, all my neighbors are great except this one. She has made enemies of everyone around her for no real reason. I actually had a nice conversation with her husband when she moved in but she has never even talked to me or anyone else apparently. Now that I have a replacement, a welding positioner project is most likely its future. Thanks! Eddie

[@mftmachining]

Good job,Eddie, thanks for showing. My opinion on the chuck: scrap it....Very unusual damage there...never seen before....who knows what happend to it.

[@theeddies]

Yeah, the more I think about it I am not likely going to use it as chuck so why fix it. It will make a good welding positioner piece or even drill press vise.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Bloody sticky beak neighbours !

[@theeddies]

Lol, I like that "sticky beak" , that about sums it up.

[@johnstrange6799]

Good video.

[@theeddies]

I was out of sorts honestly but I needed to just do it. Glad I did now.

[@machinenutdel6764]

Good to see you back Ed. could you just tidy those leaves up !

[@theeddies]

Lol, I know you are kidding but honestly there has been too much rain lately, I have actually cleared it twice already, once in the autumn and again late last year. Those old oaks drop a ton of leaves every year. Thanks!

[@machinenutdel6764]

@@theeddies Sounds like you need that middle finger automaton for your neighbour !

[@wktodd]

Atlas part strength is likely limited by layer adhesion rather than out and out material properties. Watch Stefan Herman's cnckitchen videos ftor tests and explanations.

[@theeddies]

Hello Bill, I think I have watched all the CNC kitchen videos. Layer adhesion is certainly the weak link luckily in this case and with gears as well the easiest print orientation is also going to be the strongest for the use. This particular plastic, PETG, has outstanding adhesion compared to PLA or even ABS at least on my printers. This part is going to be pushing perpendicular to the layers. In my thinking this particular part may be better suited to the job than the original Zamak. It would likely be the first thing that shears during a crash and could save an original gear and not mark the steel stub. But still strong enough to run the gears. We will see though. The more I think about it, the chuck is probably just going to be spun anymore except maybe in a positioner setup. All the best! Eddie

[@wktodd]

Chuck could be repaired but don't use at speed on a lathe. I'd mill away the existing shoulder and mill a groove in the flanks for a rectangular replacement piece , then braze that in and mill out the centre. Neighbors; neighbours can be a pita , compared to the one my brother has ATM yours are saints .

[@jagboy69]

I was at the lumber yard the other day and they asked for my name. I said CASH! The guy said what's your first name... So I said JOHNNY! He chuckled so I walked inside to pay the girl. She said what name is it under, I said, Johnny CASH. She didn't get it. I learned that trick last year with fleabay. NEVER just buy something. You hit the watch button and wait a week or two. You'll almost always save a few bucks.

[@theeddies]

Lol. I will have to try that one sometime. As a more of a seller than a buyer on eBay I can attest to using the offer feature quite a bit. It actually costs a bit more in fees because eBay is a greedy pig but if a few dollars is all it takes to turn a sale it is worth it imho. Thanks! Eddie

[@jagboy69]

@@theeddies Seems like every company wants your name or phone number. Not this guy. 😉

[@theeddies]

My favorite is going to the parts store, give them the part number off their own site, and then they ask for year make and model. Just look the part number up and get my part ffs.

[@AaronEngineering]

G’day Eddie. Good video mate. Sorry to see the damage on your 4 jaw chuck. Do you know anyone with a 3D metal printer? Perfect candidate for laser sintered parts. Cheers 🍻 PS: good shout out for Steve and Stevie 👍

[@theeddies]

The way it is going I will have one at some point. I have 2 (technically 2.5) printers now and am keeping them busy. There are some engineering plastics I want to try like carbon fiber reinforced polymers as well. This stuff surprises me sometimes. Best! Eddie

[@machinenutdel6764]

Beware the Ides of March !

[@SimpleCookingC]

👍🎶🌸🎵

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Nosey neighbors are the worst.

[@theeddies]

Its the truth. Good news is, I won this time at least. Just got an all clear from the city in the mail. Until next time, lol. Thanks!