How To Modify a Mini Lathe : Yard turning

[@GregWilson635]

I just bought a mini lathe and was looking for a video to modify it. Perfect timing finding this video. well explained.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Glad you enjoyed the video, The proxxen mini lathe would do a better job, and I ready for an upgrade, but this modified min lathe as served me well over the last 5 years, and I made all my masts and spars with it

[@hammerortez6562]

Hi John, John here, thank you for this video on modifying the mini wood lathe! Works perfectly once all aligned an plum! TY SIR!!

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Your very welcome John

[@MU-2]

Perfectly timed to my current needs. 👍 Best wishes.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Best of luck!

[@amphibiousone7972]

You could probably find that exact extrusion profile on the web from a metal supplier.i really like your tool rest adaptation. Good Stuff Boss.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thanks, yes I could have ordered some profile, but I had some wood to hand

[@lordgord1949]

Great job Jon. I have just purchased one of those lathes to help me build the victory and was pondering how to extend the bed, you have just saved me having to work it out. 🍻

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you gord, this was one of my Older videos, but I’m glad you still found it useful

[@richardam73]

very nice,and very nice to see you working with feet and ins.... mm where never used in the 1800s,working well there john

[@ronkrijbolder437]

i missed out on this one ! Comes in handy! Clever modification, so i just bought on. No more messing around with a drill and sandpaper!!!

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Ron. I missed this comment. You will find making mast on the mini lathe so much easier

[@ronkrijbolder437]

@@Johnbuildsiconic In the past i used a drill to shape masts en yards. It works but leaves a lot of sawdust and due to the fact that you have to keep the sandpaper rolled up in your hand moving it up and down to sand down mast or yard it did n't allways feel safe. You have to be aware of the heat that is devolping. It hapenned every once and a while a mast would break and that is not cool. I have purchesed a minilathe and going to buy a second one to create something that is going to be semilar to what you did.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Ron. Next year I’m going to be upgrading to a better lathe. But this mini has served me very well over the last 2 years

[@marinabrennecke5495]

Thanks for your video. I am waiting for this little machine and see your improvement. The first thing i change is the small tool rest. I will make a larger one but complete in metal.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

4 years later. And this little machine is still going strong my friend

[@bubbajoe-ln4co]

Thanks you the video. I'm actually looking into a lathe to make edc beads and this is a great inexpensive solution

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Your welcome

[@artsmodeldockyard8718]

Brilliant John just what I needed to know as I am looking to purchase a lathe for my first wooden ship kit and was concerned as you stated about the Masts and Yards lengths. Top vid and easy explained 👍🤺⚓

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you Robert, I’m really glad my video was useful to you

[@pedroelcubano1]

That's a nice job you did there with the lathe

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you Pedro

[@nigeldeacon3271]

The aluminium extrusion is available on line under part number Machifit1560. 500 mm length costs about £16.

[@johnyandell3188]

what web site did you find this

[@CountDoucheula]

@@johnyandell3188 AliExpress. You can search for "1560 aluminium extrusion"

[@Salihabeeb]

This is What I am talking about, good job man 👍 good job

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you my friend

[@donriley8246]

How do you get the wood to not stop spinning while turning? No matter how tight i make the end piece against the wood it stops

[@tobsmonster2]

Awesome video mate. Just about to buy one of these and this was very helpful 👍

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi mate. I’m glad you found the video helpful

[@JAFKARNAT]

Brilliant video

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you

[@peterhiggins3329]

you make it longer by reversing the tailstock and put the coating centre the other way round.

[@debbied5302]

Brilliant idea!! and great video

[@janmeetei9532]

Sir, can you teach how to replace the chuck? I bought the same to carve resin eggs but the height is too low to fit. Would appreciate your wisdom.

[@kevinbrister8801]

I would use the same concept as this guy did. Instead of extending the length just add height to the motor and tail stock so it gives you more clearance between the bottom of your material and the base of the tool! If need to, accommodate the same distance for tool rest.

[@walterhynson2898]

you really need to read a book on lathe work because you are holding the cutter backwards,also to extend the length just buy another length of profile ,also bolt the lathe down to a larger piece of plywood than clamp that to the workbench as that is much safter than to let the thing vibrate around and put on some saftey glasses.

[@Excoffelix._.00]

Very good 👍🏻

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Thank you

[@chrisbalchin1481]

hey John Truly enjoy your builds mate. new to you over the past 3 or 4 days. watching your HMS Victory builds of, I think, De Agostini. \great and enjoyable videos! On this video of the Lathe modification, do you think you could possibly gain another 2 or 3 inches in say mast length by turning the centreing cone 180 degrees around to face away from the chuck. Then, turn the whole sliding lock plate around, having the locking wing nuts now in front instead of behind. i hope this is of help buddy many thanks

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Chris, I’ve haven’t used the lathe for turning in some time. I finished all my mast over a year ago. But I agree with your comment, and I think that would increase the length by a couple of inches

[@chrisbalchin1481]

I have to say John, your masts on this Victory are a work of art. You make it seem so easy. I got a Bounty as a gift from my family around 15 to 20 years ago. I haven't built it because I thought the masts would be too difficult and I couldn't do them justice. I now know that I can do a bearable job after seeing how you craft yours. Building them with your plans on camera was so educational. Many thanks John!

[@Tom_Samad]

Would it be possible to turn wooden pens with this tiny lathe?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi, Yes I would say there is enough power to turn pens

[@hughfraser1547]

Did you consider using a piece of the same aluminium channel just longer length ?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Hugh, Ye, but I had the wood at hand, without having to order in the aluminium channel, and I wanted to keep it low cost

[@anthonyhogg5412]

Could you please recommend a ring mandrel for this particular Lathe

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Anthony, no I can’t recommend a Mendel, it’s only really a hobby lathe with a small Chuck

[@richardsimmons6470]

What a great idea. What make is the lathe Note Victor's Lower masts are NOT tapered but everything else is

[@jordym.2436]

Please forgive my ignorance. I can't figure out what your measurements are when you refer to them as "mil, or mill". Can't be millimeters. Can you please clarify for us non metric system users? Thank you very much.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Jordy all the measurements would have been in millimetres. Hope this helps

[@eldrinsammut4312]

Hi John, and thank you for all your tutorials on the HMS Victory, they have been a blessing. May I ask how did you use the lathe on the masts please? The problem is that the chuck max. diameter opens to 6mm and masts are 12mm.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Eldrin, I drill a 6mm hole in the end of a 12mm mast. And glue in a 6mm dowel that fits the Chuck. Hope this helps

[@eldrinsammut4312]

@@Johnbuildsiconic Clever idea, many thanks

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Your very welcome

[@zacharyp15]

So is there a specific reason as to why you used a separate wooden board as opposed to buying a bar of extruded aluminum t-slot that was the length you wanted?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi, no there wasn’t I specific reason I used wood. YI just wanted to use the mini lathe that day. And I didn’t want to be waiting for the aluminium t-slot. material to be delivered. I’ve been using the lathe for over 6months now. Without any issues

[@travisweeks7819]

wow she is awesome

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Cheers travis

[@Eng586]

Hey so I purchased the same lathe, is it possible to make it be able to drill a hole straight? Thank you!

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi patrick. To drill hole you need a rear grill Chuck and without that it’s very hard to drill straight holes

[@fish_pro5521]

Hi my friend can you change drill chuck for 10mm on those lathe?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Yes may friend the Chuck can be removed and a larger one added, hope this helps

[@BenjaminVallejera]

Question, does this mini lathe can be used on hardwood such as maple / ebony?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Benjamin in one of later videos. You can see me using teak on the mini lathe

[@Anoymus985]

Did it come with a uk plug or EU

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi the kits comes with a EU plug

[@Anoymus985]

@@Johnbuildsiconic dose it have an addapter or did u have to get one

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi ye you will need a pick up the adapter. Cheap of amazon .

[@richardsimmons6470]

If you turn the Motor round and the pointed end you can get a lot more length

[@jambocmg8022]

Good video

[@Damianweibler]

Does anyone know where to find spare parts for this model? I need a new chuck but I cant seem to find anything

[@pedroelcubano1]

How do you call that green table with squares...

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Pedro, It’s a A2 cutting mat

[@pedroelcubano1]

@@Johnbuildsiconic thanks John.. Good video.

[@suryapanda4392]

Kitana mrp he

[@srajendran2328]

Price

[@حمزهمحمد-ت5ط]

كيف يمكنني الحصول عليها

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Amazon

[@prasannapurandare1545]

where to buy?

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Amazon

[@prasannapurandare1545]

@@Johnbuildsiconic any link available?

[@TelmoMarcelino]

can you post a link to the lathe please?

[@TelmoMarcelino]

@@Johnbuildsiconic thank you

[@steve1315]

Found it John good price

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Steve. At around £30 the lathe was a bargain

[@ShivavaishnavVaishnav]

Conrect nu bheje hame bhi lena hai

[@billhutton9549]

It’s for cheap tell me how much cheap these are thank you

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi bill the cost for this mini lathe is around £30 or $40

[@balkishanm.rahangdale5196]

I m entreated

[@buckshotvinny8746]

Can't hear very well.

[@Johnbuildsiconic]

Hi Gary is a old video. I’ve improved sound on my newer videos