Little Taig Lathe Depth Of Cut (1" Mild Steel Rod)

[@roylucas1027]

Great video. The gentleman who designed these lathes was ptetty darn smart.

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Roy: Thanks for your comment. A much larger cut is possible with a slower feed and custom ground HSS tool bit (0.180: as previously shown). Regards: Larry

[@pink_love_cat4928]

Now someone has done some outstanding upgrades making this a serious machine now i know what needs to be done to mine thanks

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Joshua: Just few minor things do make it a bit more enjoyable to use. I think a decent tailstock is probably the most important. In my mind, that has been the biggest Taig failing over the years. Best Regards: Larry

[@alexanderhobson5585]

wow I'll have to check out your other videos to see if you talk about all the fantastic upgrades you have done to the lathe! thanks for posting this!

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Alexander: Thanks for the comment. I have uploaded several videos concerning things I've added to the lathe. Regards: Larry

[@alexanderhobson5585]

@@larrypoindexter9351 Thanks Larry, I'm deep diving into your other videos already! Fantastic content here. I have a Mini Taig lathe but it was from my father and in a box for years. just discovering all the things it can do! your videos are a great help. thanks so much, I know it must take a lot of time to do them and I really appreciate your work. Thanks again!

[@larrypoindexter9351]

@@alexanderhobson5585 Thanks for your kind remarks. Best Regards: Larry

[@holmes230536]

That's very impressive Larry and the new mini tool holder clamped on that 1/2" post with the bottom of the tool holder sticking up above with just the height adjustment screw supporting it underneath, it stood the test also, indicating to me that those big QC blocks sitting solidly on the cross slide are really oversize and overkill, but I think you should mention that your drive system is not standard just so they are aware, good video Larry,

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Walter: I can grind a HSS tool bit to remove much more material in one pass, but I don't think it would be efficient. I think the first short video I made with the cell phone was 0.180" off the diameter in one pass, but that was a HSS special grind with a very slow speed and feed. I think 0.100" is just fine for a normal feed and speed with an off the shelf tool. Thanks for your comment and Best Regards: Larry

[@duncanmarks1590]

hi, a good demonstration of what a small Taig lathe can do but I would not suggest doing it regularly. Does your channel have details of your tool post modification? Bye

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Duncan: You can find some info in my playlists. Here's a link to one overall video concerning tool posts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aanLXpJpaJmbnJY

[@ryanpuckett134]

Sir, where did you obtain the tailstock?

[@atastycloud]

Is this lathe capable of machining a 60mmx30mm mild steel round using the 4 jaw chuck?

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Very easily. Regards: Larry

[@atastycloud]

Are you using the regular 1/4 hp motor it usually comes with to cut this mild steel?

[@larrypoindexter9351]

Both my Taig lathe and mill are variable speed using Sherline's DC motor setup. Larry

[@johnhubbard3399]

They do still have them for 20 bucks.

[@larrypoindexter9351]

John: That's good to know. I mainly purchased it for a project to keep my fingers busy, but it is a useable accessory for the little Taig lathe.

[@johnhubbard3399]

I want the 4 jaw independent@@larrypoindexter9351

[@larrypoindexter9351]

John: All the chucks Taig sells for there little lathe, if used correctly will serve the purpose. Scroll chucks of any sort have there draw backs on any lathe and limitations. Even the 4-jaw also has its limitations and draw backs. Collets are probably the best work holding devices. Notice that I'm using the tailstock in this video, and without that things would probably chatter like hell, as a result of tool pressure forces against a poorly held work piece in a inadequate chuck. Each jaw is really only gripping a tiny, tiny area. If the jaws were ground to fit the work piece EXACTLY, then you would have a chance, otherwise the tailstock is drastically needed. Regards: Larry