How Fast Am I Turning?

[@DaveGatton]

Just an update: I found that the double sided tape sticks well to the lathe but it didn't stick so well to the L-bracket so I started to drill some mounting holes but the cast iron just kept dulling the bit so I used some medium CA glue with some accelerator and it's holding great now. I also went ahead and drilled a couple of holes from the inside of the belt cover to secure the readout display.

[@Bobs1Models]

Nice Mod Dave

[@DaveGatton]

Thanks Bob. I really like it. Thank you for watching.

[@ThePapa1947]

Great information Dave. I have a metal lathe I would like to put a read out on. The treadmill unit I used to power the lathe has one but the power supply went out so I plan on building a new power supply for it. I will be ordering one of these units you used when I do it. Great video my friend, Gary

[@DaveGatton]

Thanks Gary. I really like this thing and it was only twenty bucks and it was easy to wire with clear instructions. Thanks for watching.

[@RBallarddesigns]

That is a good addition to that machine.

[@DaveGatton]

I think I'm really gonna like having that thing. Thanks for watching Ryan.

[@BuildswithBrian]

Thanks for this Dave! Although I don’t have a wood lathe, I just ordered 2 for some other machines 😆

[@DaveGatton]

Thanks for watching Brian. Much appreciated.

[@dazer123]

I have the same system fitted to my lathe the only thing I done differently was add a drop of supper glue the the magnet just to add a bit more "Grab"

[@DaveGatton]

I thought about that but since it didn't fly off at 1600 RPM I think it will stay on. If not I have extra magnets. 😀 Thanks for watching.

[@whynotcnc8828]

great idea

[@dptp9lf]

I have this lathe as well... looks like another mini project for another old man... LOL

[@DaveGatton]

It's a great addition to this lathe. Much better than trying to read the small print. Thanks for watching Lyle.