Learning to Use a Lathe, Part 1: Basic operation and facing cut

Similar Lathe: amzn.to/3WFuF6y
Not exactly the same. The one in the video is from Harbor Freight, but i've heard the Vevor one works well for the price from a couple people now.
Today special guests Dan and Chirpy show me how to use a lathe. They brought over a Central Machinery lathe and showed me the basics. In part 1, it's basic operation and facing, part two will be a bit more fun. I don't lose any fingers today, so that was an extra bonus.
This convinced me more than ever I need to get making that gingery lathe. Turning stuff is oddly fun...
Part 2 here: • Learning to Use a Lath...
Chirpy's Tinkerings here: / @chirpystinkerings
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[@jamesbennet3937]

The little nub left in the centre after the facing operation means your tool height wasn't centred (that's also why it was chattering a bit). If you rotate the tool post so its facing the tailstock, and put a centre in the tailstock, then add some shims under the tool until the tips of the tool and centre line up, that usually is the right height.

[@CPUDOCTHE1]

Caution: A lathe is a gateway to a mill.

[@PaulsGarage]

That's the plan... lathe, shaper, mill...

[@pstewart5443]

I am finding this out....tooo late!

[@brianjohnson2890]

WhaT comes after the big ten, 80 ton hyd press, heliarc Miller, mill and perfect circle torch?

[@ReplicateReality]

Im guilty I’ve been thinking about getting one

[@darrenmorgan870]

If only I'd saw your comment years ago it would have saved me from a life in my man cave, and a empty bank account cos today I've had to buy a new set of machines cos my industrial lathe broke now I'm setting up a expensive new smaller one

[@ChaosPootato]

"Coooool" is pretty much my thoughts too. Cheers to Dan and Chirpy!

[@MechanicalEI]

Sir, Great Video on learning to use a lathe. The illustration and demonstration were perfectly supported by your explanation. Thanks for uploading!

[@timambrass3521]

With the lead screw not turning you can lock the caraige in with the feed lever when doing a facing cut. Also set your compound feed 90* to the cross feed for fine adjustments when facing. Have fun, I've been running my HF for over 10 years, having a ball!

[@gvet47]

Actually at 90 degrees you are moving per each dial graduation. At an angle you are taking off less than the dial graduation or finer adjustment.😉 10 years should have taught you that.😂

[@whyohwhy357]

Are the new ones they sell at HF ok? Id like one but thats a lot of money if its garbage

[@PiranOfficial]

Mini lathe will be my next serious tool... They are just too cool!

[@PaulsGarage]

It was neat! My wife turned a piece to exactly 0.750 +- .001", very precise

[@mikemontana7436]

thanks for this!

[@gilzr473]

Thanks for sharing.

[@valsforge4318]

The band is back together!!

[@deankay4434]

Guys, you can't loose a finger using one of these lathes. The missing finger is on the bench, floor or stuck in a ceiling tile. Severed? Yes. Missing, no because you found it.

[@kendonahve924]

Very interesting! Next !!!

[@johnmccanntruth]

Something from HF that works! Cool!

[@PaulsGarage]

It works great!... after it spent a week with chirpy getting a tune up

[@cwong88hunter]

Thanks for the info, one question why is the cutting table in 40 degree angle.

[@bentoombs]

I've looked those before I wasn't sure how good they worked. I might have to look into one, I could see that coming in handy in the shop. Thanks for the video Paul and your friends

[@PaulsGarage]

I was very surprised how well it workes

[@JointerMark]

Very cool Paul. I am hoping to 3D print the molds for the Gingery lathe and the cast them in aluminium. Seeing these felliws show you some fundamentals was very interesting

[@PaulsGarage]

Chirpy has some upgraded gingery lathe parts on thingiverse I think. Cae Chirp is his name on there i think.

[@PaulsGarage]

Chirpy has some upgraded gingery lathe parts on thingiverse I think. Cae Chirp is his name on there i think.

[@JointerMark]

Paul's Garage Thank you Paul. I have just checked out his site and am about to try to print some of them. Thanks again for the links.

[@mikedee4399]

I have always worked on a cnc lathe how much harder or different is it to learn how to use a manual lathe

[@tonyholts6941]

Hi thanks for video I was facing some cast iron water pump impellers and noticed that there are not flat but have two hi spots 180 ⁰ opposite its like the chuck movement is going in and out could this be a fault with the bearing on the chuck head.i am not a engineer just a mechanic auto electricia .

[@tedvoskuil2827]

Did you have to degas those castings?

[@thefourthtuxzt3078]

Is it strange that with the "tenth of a grunt" or "either of a grunt" i know exactly how much pressure to apply?

[@PaulsGarage]

It's a nearly flawless torque spec metric!

[@kevinleee3408]

I'm huge in Japan I love that shirt it's just funny all around

[@FPSIreland2]

Please forgive my stupid question but presumably these techniques would work on a wood lathe too?

[@doylejordan956]

I LOVE YOU GUYS.....aNo safety guards....SAFETY 3rd.....LATHE LIKE REAL MEN....HELL YEA

[@donjohnson7899]

As a professional machinist, and having a 8x14 lathe, they have their worth. The Right bros. would have thought they were the cats ass

[@BB-km5nv]

Do you think.... lathe machines will be used in the future I want to buy mini lathe machine but I'm little confused

[@kevinleee3408]

​@@BB-km5nvjust my opinion but these manual lathes are old-fashioned however for hobbyists they will always have their place because they'll be a one-off part that you want to make or clean up because I've seen with 3D printing there's always clean up work to do and even when they get to the point that they're 3D printing metal you'll probably want to clean up a part by removing flashing or sanding polishing facing

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

The blind leading the blind. Lol nice video though. Good camera shots.

[@Dsquadrant]

I have been looking at a bigger lathe. What did you like about it Paul? Any plans on buying your own? Lots of stuff can be made on these things. I think the 7x10 mini lathe from harbor freight is the one to start out with. They are gear driven but the gears are plastic. I was told that there are replacement gears that are metal for these. I just have to convince my wife to let me buy one. My unimat SL1000 just can not run stuff that big.

[@gvet47]

They do sell a 7x 12 on line to gain a few more inches of bed. It was actually listed cheaper than the 7x10 when I got it.

[@beowulfplayz8573]

Paul I have a suggestion for some stuff you should get for the mini lathe I would get a caliper and a speeds and feeds book to get the correct rpms and surface speed

[@PaulsGarage]

Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely need some good books

[@leto1097]

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[@leonardgaffron519]

I recently recieved my mini Lathe,it was,for it's Price,Really Good,but i didnt noticed that the drivebelt was Mounted incorrectly and After a few Days it Snapped. Now waiting for a replacement from the Company,couldnt find it myself.great Video!

[@PaulsGarage]

That's a bummer! This one worked pretty well, I was surprised

[@leonardgaffron519]

Paul's Garage I have Seen so much Bad Reviews (and my lathe is essentialy the Harbour freight lathe,we dont have Harbour Freight Here in Germany,but as much As i know they all come from the same factory in China.) But i was Really surprised How well it performed,even in comparison to the giant cnc lathe i usually have Access to. Hope you get Yours finished,it's Really Fun to use them!

[@gvet47]

@Dennis Young Just do not buy their metal headstock high-low gears. Way to much backlash on the low set of gears even the second set they sent. Not their fault just what they buy from China.

[@paulbrainard5876]

So when he was actually running the machine it'd be helpful if you could try backing the camera up just a bit so people can see what it is that you're adjusting or moving to get the machine to do what you're making it do.

[@DClarke1954]

Not seen so many mistakes all in one place before. ;)

[@bus-fun-addict]

Ah yes. Forward...i like that

[@mariusvanstaden1751]

coolant?

[@jimmymiras3835]

How much in philippines?

[@netpackrat]

My gunsmith friend refers to the Gingery tools as, "How to waste your life building inferior quality machine tools."

[@YT-User1013]

I know this is 3 years old and I don’t have time to check all the comments, but aren’t you supposed to center the cutting tool with the center of the part (vertically)?

[@davekimbler2308]

I’m not sure but I think your speed on your chuck is to fast ? And with steel shouldn’t you use cutting fluid ? I’m new to this also ( I bought one last week ! ) but I was told to start with aluminum in that it’s more forgiving and easier to turn ! Just an observation !

[@georgeburns6512]

I started with stainless first. Made a crap ton of mistakes. I tried aluminum for the first time and I was amazed at how ridiculously easy it was vs stainless

[@davekimbler2308]

George Burns I found that brass and aluminum are the easiest for me

[@Jon-ko3vv]

Good video but I think a softer metal would have been a little better for learning

[@user-oz6xh1ps1c]

James May wouldn't happen to be from indianapolis, would he?

[@kevinleee3408]

You're talking about James May from Top Gear who is now on The Grand Tour

[@raymondsanderson3768]

You don’t “lathe” on a lathe, you “turn” on a lathe!

[@jimmyhuffman6802]

I actually know less now then before I watched this video.

[@figgeberglund4145]

Those WD40 cans is standing in the way of the train 🤷‍♀️

[@paulcolliton3511]

Should have let chirpy show you

[@scottgarvinjr8262]

Hey Paul. I have been trying to cast a sword out of aluminum, but it isn't working. I've tried vertical flasks twice just pouring from the top and the aluminum forces it's way out of the sand. I've also tried just a regular flask with a sprue (I hope I spelt it right, but I doubt it) and riser, but it only cast half of it. Any recommendations on what I am doing wrong and what I can do to get a successful cast? Thank you for all the great videos. Keep up the great work

[@PaulsGarage]

If the vertical flask isnt tight, the head pressure can cause it to leak. I rammed the sand very tight and also screwed the flasks together. If it wont fill while flat, it usually means the aluminum is cooling before it fills the mold. Could be the pouring temp is too low, or you need a different gating method or something. Post some pics on alloyavenue or on my discord and we can help

[@scottgarvinjr8262]

Paul's Garage Alright. Thanks for the advice and I unfortunately don't have any pictures as I remelted it all into ingots. If it doesn't work next time then I will send you pictures.

[@VintageTechFan]

Maybe I missed it in the video because of my internet-obliterated attention span, but: Why did you have the top slide at this angle? Wouldn't it be nicer to have it perpendicular to the cross slide to directly read out the depth of cut? Or was it just set up for threadcutting (yes I was binging TOT lately) and you just left it that way? Thinking about getting a small lathe for myself (actually, I have been contemplating this for 20 years now) and therefore watching some videos.

[@aliali-et7xh]

👍👍👍👍

[@quadlatch]

lathe looks a little unstable needs bolting down to bench.

[@PaulsGarage]

Yeah it wasn't bolted down, just sitting there. It was borrowed or I would have a base for it

[@73superglide62]

Pete222 uses oil

[@williamhuang5329]

Hanzhen harmonic drive gear , strain wave reducer, robot arm gear , over 30 years experience

[@andrewbrimmer1797]

You should not wear rings when machining

[@samalverio3157]

Now all you need is a REAL lathe lol

[@mystifiedoni377]

Learning to Use a Lathe: 1 Finger at a Time

[@andrewcleworth7275]

😅

[@awldune]

I heard that you have to be a ginger to operate a gingery lathe -- is this true?

[@PaulsGarage]

No idea. But I should be fine either way!

[@willacheson5682]

who else is here from that “video” If you know, you know

[@ColonelRPG]

It must be freezing over there. I can tell.

[@PaulsGarage]

Yep, so freezing we just couldn't stop sweating 😉

[@WilliamTMusil]

Visitors! awesome. Oh ... First. :-D

[@PaulsGarage]

Can confirm first

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

yeh

[@andrewcleworth7275]

God knows why you are turning with the compound slide at ( around a 45°angle) in the first place..... that is only for taper turning... plus its going the wrong way too.. the angle you have is for turning an inside bore..... and the reason you have a little nipple in the centre of the bar is because you haven't set your tool height correctly.... I'm a British engineer and I apologise if I seem like I'm being a dick... it's just (as an engineer) it has to be perfect within 1/2 a thou at least... I think chirpy has an idea of what he's doing mind x again sorry for the criticism, just has to be perfect man👍😉x

[@originalthundercat4295]

How dare you use aVe terms

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

In the English language we "turn", not "lathe". Lathe is a noun, not a verb.

[@bigredone1030]

That thing looks like its made in china if you know what I mean

[@andrewcleworth7275]

🤣

[@SuperJosab]

Confusing video, too much talking, shaky camera !!

[@god910]

Somebody’s new here. HAHAHA

[@tomappleyard6157]

Yours like talking more that action.

[@mattk1202]

Ugh, the motion blurr is giving me a headache

[@PinguWingu]

Awful speeds and feeds, awful tool height awful finish Jesus christ

[@kevinleee3408]

Can you recommend a better video I'm looking to learn about running a lathe

[@stanburdick9708]

SCAMAZON IS BAD NEWS PERIOD!!!!!! BUYER BEWARE, spend your hard earned money elsewhere

[@frankwaiti8341]

I only lasted 5 mins...too many people talking👎

[@jimmyhuffman6802]

Pretty time wasting, I still don't know what to get away with.

[@macnblast2960]

I know this video is a little old....but you guys are dangerous. Those cutting tools are too small for that "Turret" adapter AND you aren't seating them back all the way. Even if it doesn't come flying out of the holder, you're running the risk or the cutter being able to move. NOT a good video to watch at all.

[@kevinleee3408]

I'm looking for a good video to watch to get some Basics on using a lathe can you recommend a better video

[@toptoolclub9780]

Is it strange that with the "tenth of a grunt" or "either of a grunt" i know exactly how much pressure to apply?