Fitting An Algra Rapidue Tool Post To The JFMT Lathe . Part 2 .

The new Tool Post finally gets mounted to the JFMT Lathe !

[@OzarkMountainMan]

Max, I watched a few of your videos and decided there was so much I could learn that I quit watching the latest and started from the beginning. There was something in every video that a non-professional like me can learn. I've been running a mill and a lathe since 2007, but never better than now thanks to all the little--and some big--hints and techniques you include in everyone your videos. I've also learned enough of the Aussie language that I do not need the captions anymore! So, creak on! Thank you!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Hey thanks ! Lol , the old Aussie slang , i have to tone it down a fair bit for the camera ! Cheers 👍

[@ericpatterson3887]

Right on mate! Didn't really think I would see those sanding rolls in one of your vids. Very cool of you to do that, as there being any number of ways to take care of that issue. Especially since you had to do some masking to use them. They did seem to work well and leave a nice finish though. I imagine that was just mild steele though and not hardened. But there was some in the box for harder materials like stainless and such. That was neat to see you use them. Im glad they can be useful. The bloke I seen using them said to be careful of using the areas where the glue was though cause they could delaminate if those areas were used too much. Thanks mate, I enjoyed the video a little more than usual. It would be cool if the chat folks could pool together and get you a DRO, or the funds for you to choose one, as they are time savers and do come in handy for drilling hole patterns. Anyways, cheers mate! I was thinking, it doesn't sound like you need to use fertilizer on your grass out there. To hear some of the eastern Aussies, I've heard them say the westies are dry husks and go through gallons of moisturizer. But it seems you get a decent amount of rain there, despite the dry air. I know here in Phoenix that most of the year it never gets above 25% humidity.Talk about gallons of moisturizer! 👍🏻

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I watched a bit on a video earlier today & yes , he mentioned about the glue spot . The sanding rolls worked great , perfect tool for the job . The material was cast iron . Lol , the DRO's will be a long term thing as i need to set up about 10 of them ! We have a dry , low humidity climate here as well . We will probably have very little rain now until well into next year . Winter seemed to finish early & we are already in the high 20's C , i have a feeling we will get another stinking hot summer . Cheers 👍

[@billdoodson4232]

I dream of 25% humidity, or less than 50% would be nice. Rather than the 70%+ that we normally get. Trying to keep machines free of rust is a never ending job.

[@ericpatterson3887]

@@billdoodson4232 I know what you mean. I have had a lifetime career as an asphalt construction worker\heavy equipment operator. Started at the CA southern coast (Ventura) full time at the age of 16. Then moved to southwest VA (Marion, Smythe County) mountain area, which was right at rain forest levels @ about 40" of rain a year, then to NC (Salisbury ,Rowan County) which was even more humid (lower elevation) but less rain, then to Phoenix AZ where about 4 months of the year it is in triple digits, and where 110 is an average summer temp, and we can count on 118-120 for a portion of the summer. Asphalt being around 275-300° F I've experienced both humid and dry. 85°f and 80% humidity is just as bad as 110°f and 25% humidity. At times the humidity in Phoenix gets lower than 20%, I've seen 10% here before. Hard to say which is worse. I'm disabled now though, so no more of that stuff. But I imagine as a machinist being in 80% humidity a lot like Abom in Florida, it would be an uphill battle against rust. A\C and humidifiers is pretty much required I would imagine, or WD 40 by the case or both, Yeah it sucks, but beats the hell out of a desk job that is fo sure. Could you imagine having to deal with HR (human resources Dept.)? It's all worth it to avoid crap like that!

[@dennisbjones]

Yes, those wrong hole alarms are formidable. They have a pitch that will turn your teeth into tuning forks and they also operate at extremely low latency that can be measured in picoseconds ;-)

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , 👍👍👍

[@hmw-ms3tx]

My Noga tool gave me six stitches. Worst injury in my shop in 25 years.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I came very close on day . Cheers Ken . 👍

[@jasonhull5712]

I absolutely love my multi fix. I also was informed via the manufacturer that to tighten it you are to push it away ( which on a normal right hand thread would be to loosen it ) But I’ve had great success with it. Everyone has a butthole though I guess. 🤷‍♂️ haha. 🍻

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@dutchgray86]

Always the same problem, not enough time and too much to do. If the C size Multifix is a little big, then a B should fit better, but I agree on the 3 tool clamping screws being less than ideal, often tools are too short to use the third and you cant easily run two tools in each side of the holder if you want. What I do like about Multifix is the round bar holders, the insert parting blade holders and the retractable threading holders, what I don't like is the cost.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes , if it was one size smaller with 4 clamp screws , i would keep it . Just starting to get used to it as well . I may put it on the DSG . 👍

[@thesjyoungjr]

This is way sideways, but had anybody heard from Matty? I don't do Twitter or X or whatever. I haven't seen him put anything out in a while. I hope he is doing okay.

[@matter9]

New video the other day I believe. Said he was in remission 👍

[@thesjyoungjr]

@@matter9 thank you

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

As far as i know he is having a break . 👍

[@dannygreene4594]

Hope he's ok..a bloody good bloke

[@thesjyoungjr]

@@swanvalleymachineshop thank you for letting us know.

[@opieshomeshop]

*_I thought I was the only one who dressed the shank of my drill bits. Yeah had to be careful with my comment. It could easily be read another way...._* 🤣😆

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , it could !!! Cheers 👍

[@samrodian919]

@@opieshomeshop I don't normally use an oil stone on mine though!

[@DudleyToolwright]

Such a busy guy, Max. I for one am taking advantage. Free classes.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Rob . 👍

[@ianmoone2359]

Another interesting & informative video, thanks Max, much appreciated. 👍👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Ian . 👍

[@warrenjones744]

Max, you have some nice viewers here in America that's all I can say. I have a friend in Q'land I help out from time to time as things can be hard to find and or very expensive for the shop in Ozzyland. As far as too posts go I find the Aloris style fits my needs quite nicely. I do have some custom made blocks to hold boring bars that bolt right to the compound though. It is interesting to see all the ideas people have to fix tools to their lathes though. No wrong way (except perhaps the old lantern post! so 1890's 🤣) Nevertheless looks like the JFMT is going to be a very nice lathe when you get done with her. Cheers

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . Lol , i still have a lantern on my old Southbend ! I have never tried the Aloris style . Cheers .

[@RalfyCustoms]

G'day Max mate, almost teatime here, time to pop my feet up and settle down to watch this for a bit, happy days, thanks for sharing

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Ralfy . That's a cracking job on that swing arm , will be watching the rest tonight ! Cheers 👍

[@timkohchi2048]

It’s actually nice to have just enough comments that you can read through ‘em, more like some blokes hanging out in the shop! What’s the swing on that lathe, and I guess more importantly hight above the cross slide that makes the multi-fix too big? One thing i will say, with the multi you don’t need to go double up in the tool holders as often as say with the Aloris that only has two dovetails. Those are pretty much standard here in the USA. I also have a size C multi that I haven’t fit to my Graziano yet, so, havnt actually worked with it have to confess.. Cheers from Brooklyn!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . The Main issue i have is the size of the holders being too cumbersome for quick changes & that they only have 3 tool clamp screws . This restricts the tooling i can run like short HSS bits . As far as centre height , there is no issue as the lathe is a 21 inch , 530mm swing machine . Cheers 👍

[@johnmcanulty7341]

No DRO's in this shop either. No cell phone's too. No asinine distractions. Even the postman stays pretty quiet. The dog, is a bit of a problem. Really appreciate your videos, great stuff. Thanks.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@eyuptony]

Nice toolpost, Max. I like the way it indexes. I agree with you about having it to lock at any angle. I used to have mine locked square to the lathe until I saw some YT channels locking it in any position. It makes your lathe tools more versatile and it's quick to set as well. Good video. Cheers Tony

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Tony . 👍

[@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994]

Almost guaranteed as soon as you mount the slotting head on HFW you would need more throat room the Bridgeport gives you 😜

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol probably ! I will have to do a measure up . Seriously thinking about it though . 👍

[@jobkneppers]

Max, why the double action for the countersinks on the arbor? Why not countersink with the end mill direct? Stability of the machine or? Just wondering. Next I think you're better of with the Multifix toolpost. If you keep them clean they repeat within 0,02 mm. I used them on all my lathes for 28 years now and I'm a happy dude. If it doesn't repeat I forgot to clean it. The German copied holders are quite alright too and affordable. Or why bother. Don't f**k with it, if it isn't broke. Is this an Australian phrase? (Looking at the end of your video I think you're going back to the Multifix anyhow.) Best, Job PS: If you want to see the spiral grinders in maximum use look at Paul Brody's channel. He's the fillet brasing king and uses them all the time. Next to this he's an inspiration to watch. Unfortunately he's seriously ill again. But a lot of skilled content to watch. Especially if you like bikes or motorbikes. He made several motorbikes from top to bottom without drawings. Only a low res picture from the past to look at. Respect

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks . The Multifix is too big & restrictive for the tooling i want to run . I was starting to get used to it , if it was smaller with 4 clamping screws for tooling i would keep it on the machine . You could just plunge down with an end mill , sometimes i do and sometimes i drill first . No particular reason why ! 👍

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good job friend max

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@jonsworkshop]

Nice toolpost Max. The ground ring of teeth is a curvic coupling, used on rotating aerospace engine components to ensure incredibly accurate radial and axial location of many parts in a rotating assembly, without the need for multiple sets of threaded fasteners between each part. Repeatability in the low single digit microns if ground correctly. Cheers, Jon

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks Jon . I had not heard the correct name before . 👍

[@billdoodson4232]

Hi Jon, when are we going to see you back in your shop? I know you mentioned you were possibly relocating.

[@jonsworkshop]

@@billdoodson4232 Hi Bill, hopefully soon mate, been dealing with some of life's challenges so had to take a break from KZbin and the workshop. Thanks for your patience.

[@billdoodson4232]

@jonsworkshop Many thanks for the update Jon. We are currently looking to downsize the house and upsize the workshop. Found a couple of properties that fitted the bill, except they were in places we really didn't want to live. One had 2000 sq ft of workshop space (bigger than the house), but I'm not moving to be closer to Bradford.

[@samrodian919]

@@billdoodson4232I don't blame you!

[@MickZakrzewski]

Hi from UK. I use old digital verniers as poor mans DRO.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , Cheers 👍

[@natedoerfler652]

Can you drill more holes in the base to give you a 22.5 degree notch?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I will look at removing the dowels first . 👍

[@cyclebuster]

why cant the slotting head go on the back of that radial drill press?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

It needs the X , Y & Z movements of a milling machine table . 👍

[@DrKnow65]

Add four more countersunk holes in the base, they only index it... 90',45', 22.5'

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I will try removing the dowel pins first . Cheers 👍

[@samrodian919]

@@DrKnow65 but that would be a pain in the arse having to strip the compound just to turn the post round. And it would throw out the locking arm position as well I think.

[@JamesP_TheShedShop]

👍🏻 Right on. Off subject question. I noticed the insulation of your shop walls? Could you tell me what type that is? I'll look it up. How well does it perform at keeping summer heat away?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

The insulation works great . CSR Bradford Anticon 60 . I do not get any sun on the 2 main walls because of the 3 meter wide vehrandah's 👍

[@FunctionalPrintFriday]

Great video as always! I record using a phone as well. I'm going to send you a bunch of the 3-d printed phone mounts I use. I'll reach out.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Hey thanks . 👍

[@tas32engineering]

Great to listen to someone who speaks in a way technically so rear. Out of the many trained people we have max & his videos. So difficult to describe without the hands on knowledge. With his course swaring when a hurdle arrives. A bit confronting to a novice. He just finds a way to fix the problem. Not someone who charges in like a bull. Max gives us a story we all benefit from.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@SepticWhelk]

A chap can't have to many toys .

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Too true ! 👍

[@alandawson2813]

Another awesome installment young Max,

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@Rustinox]

The 45° increments is for repeatability, I've got that. But being able to put it in whatever angle you want is indeed very important too.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Yes , it has to rotate where i want it . I see you got your tractor back , will watch tonight ! Cheers 👍

[@Warped65er]

Thx for the vid.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Max!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍

[@1ginner1]

Hi Max, The company I work for has a KRV 3000 ( Bridgeport knockoff), and if I want to reposition the ram I need 3 different spanners, as all the bolts have different head sizes, drives me nuts. Maybe I should do something about that, lol. It also has a guard with an interlock that means I cant access the quill feed when its in position, just to keep me safe which is really handy. Love the new toolpost BTW. Best wishes , Mal.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Lol , nothing like being so safe that it is a pain to do something . 👍

[@tomsing6384]

Max, nice job on the tool post, and when you return to part two for the upgrade it will be much better having the adjustment points in closer increments, whatever an increment is. And so you are out mowing the pasture, and making everything look real good, I do remember last year you found one of those rather toxic fellows lurking nearby, what is your plan? Do you have Snake Traps, like we use for Rats in New York, what do you do?

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

They are due to come out about now , the wife uncovered a baby one the other day ! Unfortunately , they are protected here & you are not allowed to do anything to them . The property next door has horses & heaps of long grass , so hopefully they go there where the food is ! Cheers 👍

[@TedRoza]

G'day Max. Nice job on the toolpost, & the Machinist fit into the compound assembly. I used to use 320 grit emery on a slotted 1/4" shaft with the emery rolled onto it, giving a highly polished surface, when doing Port & polish on racing head modifications. I havent seen a locking system like that before. Quick fix if you can't remove the problem dowls, there always a Four Jaw Chuck, which will sort out the problem very quickly. Great Video, Thanks

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Ted . 👍

[@mikewestbrook2319]

👍Thanks Max-

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

No worries 👍

[@StuartsShed]

👍👍👍👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers Mate 👍👍👍

[@be007]

maybe a robot mower is the easy way to go ? thanks for sharing max. cheers ben.

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

That would work ! Cheers 👍

[@reinholdhummler2459]

👋

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@simpleman283]

👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Cheers 👍👍👍

[@WayneCook306]

Hi Max, how many times have I needed those sanding dies, every day they are great, do you know if I can buy those somewhere Max.?? anyway thank you for the video great job on the tool post👍👍👍

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

I have never seen anything like it in Australia , that does not mean they don't exist ere though . McMaster Carr , USA is where these came from . 👍

[@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200]

Hi Max The sanding rolls are a readily available in Australia thru PFERD stockists they are known as Poliroll and Polico , I have been using them since the late 1970’s here in OZ

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

@@ccbproductsmulti-bendaustr3200 Thanks .

[@DonDyarprecision]

That is a nice tool post!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Will be once i sort those dowels out . Cheers Don . 👍

[@jdmccorful]

Always something, but sure you will work it out. Enjoyed watching!

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

Thanks 👍

[@mariusthefaker9339]

Find someone with a mob of sheep to take care of the grass... if you don't mind a bit of poo and the accompanying flies! 👍☺🦘

[@swanvalleymachineshop]

As soon as we fix the fences !!! 👍