Metal Lathe Basics Tutorial | How To Use A Metal Lathe

[@drewt3210]

You, Sir, are a born teacher. Thank you for all you do to promote the craft!

[@josephrubinstein285]

I have been using a lathe for several years now and learned by cutting things, getting decent results building a model steam engine. This is exactly what someone needs when first learning about lathe operations. Nicely done.

[@nics8988]

I am a welder in a small shop. Sometimes we use a lathe for simple projects and I’m usually the guy to do it. This is a perfect video for someone like me, who uses a lathe but not that often. It helps me knock the rust off of my basic knowledge

[@fordfan3179]

Exactly what I needed to know. I'm transitioning from a wood lathe to a metal lathe.

[@vantheodore6165]

instablaster

[@Billlupton]

Perfect video well made, and no bull, I have just bbought a small Naerok lathe and need tuition, this vid is just waht I needed. Thanks

[@davidwillard7334]

So who are the You videos that GIVE ! THE BULL ! THEN ???

[@alisha75006]

This tutorial is further encouraging since I'm been leaning towards this path, and appreciate the effort. Thank you

[@thedajate45]

Awesome video awesome tutorial. I’m 61 yo. I was 20-21 yo when I was helping my dad in his gunsmith shop and he used the lathe like I was riding on my skates. I learned some but didn’t practice anymore and forgot all about lathe but this tutorial brought back many memories. Thanks for sharing

[@andrewharris6579]

that is a very cool little lathe and you did a great job on the video. Thank you.

[@pmdoit]

Thank you... This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@IvanIlerStudios]

No problem! Glad I could help :)

[@bigrednick100]

Greeting from Midland, MI. I just got my first lathe a 1973 craftsman/Atlas commercial series and being that I only have a slight clue of what I’m doing this video was great. The second on grinding your tools was especially helpful. On a side note I had you guy hard tail a sporty for me a few years ago. Quality part and install. Keep the great videos coming!

[@Springer5]

Really helpful video for a beginner like me. Thanks a lot for making it.

[@Kargoneth]

A lovely overview. Thank you.

[@theusconstitution1776]

Thank you for all the information! It was delivered so that I could understand it. I have three wood lathes and this is my first metal lathe that I bought so I am exactly in that position. Did not know anything about the back gears! I’ll have to go figure that out! Thank you AGAIN❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@dkturner10]

I just got a lathe and really appreciate the video. Thanks!

[@josipcro]

Thank you Ivan i am new to machining and learning so much from you thank you🙏🥰

[@ebc1f7]

I love the simple explanation and chill style. I’d love it if u had some time to make more. Just got an atlas lathe and looking forward to making some cool stuff.

[@ajkylen]

Love the video great information thank you. What a beautiful lathe very nice

[@georgespangler1517]

Simple and to the point,, little humor but not trying to be funny,, kind of vedio I like.

[@cvz8849]

Great video! Subscribed

[@richiemag22]

Great video , thanks

[@triggywoo]

thanks so much for this video, your tutorial is very helpfull

[@SuperJosab]

Excellent video !

[@elmahdielmahdi6895]

Exactly what I have been looking for ...Thanks very much ;o)

[@mercurycid]

thanks ,very good and useful, i have just bouight a small metal lathe for my home work shop, but havent used one or sharpened any hss since 1992. ill be looking at the rest of your vids.

[@joehill3215]

thank you, have just about finished refurbishing an early 1900's Drummond 4" round bed lathe - my experience is in wood turning and I really appreciate your no bullshit explanation.

[@davidwillard7334]

So who are the you tube ! BS People then !??

[@Ian-zb3rp]

You should make some more guides, you are good at it. Thank you for this one.

[@rodolforodriguez70]

What a great Video Thank You !!!

[@joelsmith9092]

Thank you. Just bought an old Carol Jameson. Beast of a lathe. 15 x 40?.was in a million pieces. Put it all together and just modified a dodge truck axle. Major milestone for me. Axle was as hard as a rock.

[@owenlong5629]

Well Done! Perfect length! Hope you keep making videos

[@noon6822]

Thank you for the information

[@rockerpat1085]

I just got this exact lathe!!! Bought it from the original owner and hardly used for 70 years!!! Keep Rocking!!!

[@davidwillard7334]

It seems like the original owner , didn't really know ! How to use ! It if it was sitting around ! For seventy years !

[@rockerpat1085]

@@davidwillard7334 The Original Owner Found Out Quickly That The Machine Was Too Small And Bought A Full Size Lathe!!! That Was Still In The Print Shop When I Bought The Small One!!!

[@jackxish]

Great video thanks for your help cheers . Well done !

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Glad it helped you! :)

[@donnyh3497]

Nice beginner tutorial!

[@troublemakercustoms2376]

Thanks for this. Well done and informative.

[@AY-cj9kp]

Great Video- simple and informative!

[@1991tommygun]

Great video, wish i could get my hands on old machines like this

[@deankay4434]

Me too! Retired auto tech.

[@johnstewart8849]

55 years ago, I was learning to lathe...I don’t remember much of it, but the big deal was in the angle of the bit touching the piece. You adjusted the bit angle from facing to make your centering dimple. Is there some magic in the details that I have forgotten? Our bit holders had the half moons like yours.

[@drumtwo4seven]

Good Stuff 👍. Thank you

[@j.o.5957]

Like your no bs and straight to the point teaching

[@Disco_Stu956]

Did you hand draw those pictures? You have another calling if so. Good video. You're a very natural presenter. Will get me started using my new lathe. Thanks for the effort making this

[@eriknoren6218]

Very good video

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Good basics overview

[@grinellsmith]

Fantastic instruction. Thanks for taking the time. As others have said, you are a really good teacher. And I speak from experience.. my day job is training teachers.

[@dereksbuilds8289]

Thank you , thinking of buying my neighbours metal lathe it has many accessories and computerized readout . It scares me but I love a challenge as am a complete novice . Derek

[@358trucking]

Awesome! Great info for a beginner like me. Thanks for taking the time! Please make more. You have a wonderful way of explaining that all can understand! Definitely subscribing 😀👍

[@dikhed1639]

I started out with one of those "rocker" bit holders. They were awful but they workt. Later I got one of the square type which one had to use shims. It was marginally better. But now I have the Aloris style holders. By far the best I have ever used.

[@Gixxa1000]

Very good. Thankyou.

[@roncooke2188]

Very good video interesting i should have taken an interest years ago

[@jamesc.mckendree2083]

Man, can't say thanks enough for this.

[@ypaulbrown]

Thank You.....very clear

[@georgespangler1517]

Best vedio I've seen, just got a 12 x 36 atlas,, really good condition has quick change gear box,, all teeth look great on side and in box,, l noticed you don't use much oil,, mine was soaked in it and still rattled in gear,,,l sprayed it anyway with lucas red n tacky and quieted it down a lot,, l know could attract chips but it's under cover,, and so many say too set tool table on 29 degrees all the time as well as treading,,,what's your thoughts? You impressed me

[@9eyeh8chu9]

Tops man! Too cool!

[@noahnipperus7320]

Holeee fuck, that threading chart is has no business being that beautiful... Thank you for this video, I'm on the hunt for my first lathe here in Arizona, looking forward to watching more.

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Haha, we got lucky for sure! We hope you come across the machine you are looking for soon! Lots of them out there actually, just need to keep your eyes peeled :)

[@TheChrisey]

@Liane Hussian Lol I've seen these two exact comments before. No one is gonna buy that spam

[@jessewoody5772]

@@TheChrisey Me too .I report them as spam everytime I see em Fuckin scammers

[@longhair2011]

Is this a good hobby to get into for making some parts for my marine shop

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

Mate you broke the No1 rule in a Machine Shop! Never leave the Chuck key in the Chuck!!

[@davidwillard7334]

He's obviously ! Just another AMERICAN ! LAZY BONES ! To leave it ! In there !

[@shaun7057]

I have the sides of my index fingers tattooed also and they look about like yours and I don't have any plans to touch them up cause it sucked getting done in the first place haha good video I just got my first lathe and have been dealing with really bad chatter and now I think I know why because of this video

[@spacemansabs]

Is there something that keeps the automatic feed from letting your bit from hitting your chuck or do you just have to watch it?

[@StiltFactory]

Thank you!

[@yyapalak]

many thanks, i was wondering how to center the pen on the lathe

[@IvanIlerStudios]

yyapalak what do you mean by center the pen? I’m more than happy to help, just want to make sure we are on the same page

[@yyapalak]

@@IvanIlerStudios i guess you call it as "bit", i call it (here in Turkiye mostly we call the bit like "pen" :)) so, after i got my metal lathe which is very brand new (i used to use a wooden lathe before) i am trying to find out the best position of the bit against to the chuck, and your tutorial video really helped me a lot to find out this. Many thanks again.. positining of the bit and the angle of it which is very important, can we say it is also same for the wood processing on the metal lathe?

[@okiwatashi2349]

Cheers Ivan, great intro for a novice!

[@ActinOut]

Good info as I'm learning this for an addition to my home shop. Thank you! Curious...what size is this lathe?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

ActinOut - Active in Outdoors it’s a Logan 200, about a 3 foot bed

[@gvet47]

A very nice basic operation video. Sold my lathe some years back but now trying to locate one again. So that lathe has no way to release belt tension and you just have to walk the belt off and on?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

gvet47 the lid puts pressure on the belt so when you lift it up it loosens the belt

[@ajeshgopi7090]

Can you explain quickchange gear box mechanism and uses....?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

ajesh gopi when I get the time I will. I apologize for the delay

[@EpicChameleon96]

very nice and comprehencive! thanks for adding this to the giant sea of knowledge youtube has become!

[@grantwallace8847]

Thanks, experience shows

[@damienmikkelsen6056]

Nice!

[@charruauno386]

Sir you just took ,e back to my school years, I would like to have a dollar for evry tool my teacher make me sharrp and create, thank you for sharing, and have a good day.

[@alihajj4863]

Thanks

[@yepyepfool4711]

Is there anything that I should know before getting into this? Like I want to learn how to use a lathe but what should I learn beforehand?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

DeadLocked Free this video gives you basics but there is a lot more you can learn about it. There’s entire books dedicated to it, but for getting started with basic turning there’s more information here than I had the first time I was running one in a shop 😅 if it makes you feel better knowing more I would suggest looking for a book on basic lathe operation or better yet finding someone with experience to guide you at first so if you are doing something wrong they can correct you in the moment.

[@bobklimple1740]

You would make a great instructor

[@KowboyUSA]

Good tutorial. Wish I owned a lathe.

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Thanks, if you have a use for one, you’d be surprised how affordably you can pick one up for. I had to restore this one, but I picked it up for $125 just keep your ear to the tracks

[@eriknoren6218]

This is the best vidio i've seen whith lathe, i'm a biginner

[@georgeggavrielidesg4855]

Nice lathe whats is the model?

[@niluac1345]

When you made the depression for the live center, did you just eyeball the center of your piece? How important is it that, that pocket be perfectly centered?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Niluac just Eyeball is fine it’ll show you the center as it cuts

[@TJ-jx6dx]

Using ours at school next week. I'll be ahead of the game thank you.

[@northbetrue]

Would you make more dough being a Professor than a machinist? You’re damn good at both. Cheers from Boston

[@ClownWhisper]

Did you go to school?this was just a bunch of random things about a Logan lathe.. the tool shape was way wrong, the nose radio's was about 20 x too large back rake was way too steep. I sat there shaking my head thinking.... why the hell is he talking about this? Every other minute Trying not to be a total dick troll but honestly, this dude is a beginner at best. He's one of those people that as learns how to turn a machine on then immediately makes a video. BTW that is NOT how to set your tool to be on centerline .

[@michaelberna987]

Thanks for sharing! I was having tiny nipples on my parts that I had to file off.

[@ssboot5663]

You have a broken change gear drive on your head spindle the way it looks/sounds/ on the video.

[@IvanIlerStudios]

ss boot yeah it’s missing a tooth. Good eye;)

[@Hello-pl2qe]

Werent you on some scrap metal art competition show that played on Netflix?

[@grymgaming5541]

love the vid, but for all beginners, please keep your fingers back while the lathe is running, sometimes thosae chips and strands are razor sharp, ive hada few close calls pullingthem off when the machine wasnt even running, pull off a strand, and it was caught, it will sing right into your skin. always be careful, we use pliers, or gloves to pull chips away, but dont use gloves while lathe is running, if it grabs it your hand may be gone, it may even pull you into the machine

[@jarnosaarinen4583]

It's easier to cut a "pocket" for the live centre with a drill bit!

[@chuckhole]

But it's better to use a center drill because a regular drill bit will usually walk on the surface and end up off center.

[@DaleDirt]

I just made my first chips today ... Looks much easier than it is .

[@u05330]

SHORT AND CLEAR

[@bltoth1955]

I thought for sure the center drill would make an appearance.

[@eksine]

i need a plutonium lathe so I can give myself superpowers

[@shawnwillis7561]

Where is this filmed. That accent sounds like an american in the 40's. You would be a great choice for gangster or hard nosed detective in a movie

[@jeffcrist2977]

Big thanks from boomer noobie.

[@wags9777]

" this bit is good for softer metals like aluminum and steels."

[@darkshadowsx5949]

probably wont work well on titanium or hardened steel then.

[@Raddum35]

where are your glasses?

[@BillySugger1965]

Plenty of bad habits for beginners here.

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Billy Sugger how do you mean?

[@IvanIlerStudios]

Billy Sugger If you can point out any bad information I would appreciate it and post a new video with corrections. I’ve been machining for years in and out of professional settings. I don’t want to give anyone bad informations, even for beginners. Please elaborate on what I got wrong.

[@rogueart7706]

@Chris master machinist Joe Piezinski points out that a center drill can weeble warble untrue. He shows that making a "pocket bore" with a tool IS the right way to make a true center hole.