Metric Gears cut with Craftsman 12 inch

[@MrFactotum]

Nice one Harold Love the dog Joke🤣🤣 ATB Kev uk

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks Kevin.

[@MrPragmaticLee]

Thanks for the shout out. In regards to accidentally disengaging the half nuts when cutting metric threads, one of my viewers asked if I could remove the handle used to engage & disengage the half nuts when cutting metric threads. I keep forgetting to see what that would involve and I’m already in my recliner today. As soon as I can carry out our dog for her afternoon walk, I’ll be putting on my soft britches and settling in for the evening. BTW your breathing sounds much better, hope you can continue to heal.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for viewing and commenting Lee.

[@Rustinox]

Nice. Always good to do some experimenting.

[@larsrodbok1285]

Donated to his GoFundMe. Thanks for the content and supporting Hilltop!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for helping and viewing Lars.

[@seldendaniel8819]

Toms' channel is very good, he deserves a few bucks. Or a lot of bucks if you've got them!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks Seldon.

[@Xynudu]

Hi Harold, metric threads are not usually an issue with an Imperial leadscrew. But Imperial threads can be an issue with a Metric leadscrew. So an Imperial leadscrew is the best option. Having a good range of gears usually covers all common possibilities. I must get me a threading insert holder one day, as I only use HSS for the job. Cheers Rob

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

This is the second metric thread I have single pointed. I think I do not have a desperate need for them. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

it can be a challenge on a US lathe.. but the American made lathes from back in the day are forever saute after..👍👍

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Yes they started to do metric on the pro lathes long before they worried about us home hobby guys. Thanks Shawn for viewing.

[@bcbloc02]

That was sure a bad deal with Tom. hope your health is doing good, Lynn says hi to the Boss Lady.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

I will pass it on. Feeling great just lazy. Thanks for viewing Brian and Lynn.

[@sharkrivermachine]

I have the Atlas 10" lathe with QC gears. I have been looking for the change gears to cut metric threads with no success to this point. I will try to find the Atlas or Craftsman manual for the lathe. It looks like the answer is in it. Thanks for sharing. I called Tom the other day. He was out in the shop doing an assessment of the damage. He will be setting up some work days once the weather warms up. He is recovering well from his injuries. Thank you for your support of his channel.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Glad to do it. Thanks for viewing Steven.

[@jamesreed6121]

Hi Harold, its good yo see back in your shop mak'in swarf and chips. I'm sure the old Craftsman missed his favorite operator. I sure missed the jokes at the end. KOKO!

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks for viewing and commenting James.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Thank you Harold.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Your welcome.

[@JourneymanRandy]

Nice that you mentioned Tom. You are brave attempting metric. Nice try Harold.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Second metric thread I have single pointed since 2018 so I guess I really do not need any. Thanks Randy.

[@outsidescrewball]

enjoyed….good discussion/demonstration

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Thanks Chuck.

[@jimsvideos7201]

If it helps, the difference between a 16 TPI leadscrew and a 1.5mm screw is almost exactly 189:200. Module 0.6 or 32-48 TPI makes a manageable size and then you can use the threading charts verbatim.

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

That seems like a very fine lead screw mine is 8 TPI. Thanks for the hint and for viewing Jim.

[@jimsvideos7201]

@@AmateurRedneckWorkshop The same change would get you 3 mm/rev, and here's the math for anyone curious: 8 TPI, inverted, gives 0.125 inch/rev. Multiply by 25.4 for millimeters to get 3.175 mm/rev. Multiply by (189/200) to get 3.000375 mm/rev. It is the long way around, but maybe someone will benefit from it. Thank you for showing your way which clearly works just fine.

[@Engineerd3d]

Harold this was informative. I have to look at the metric conversions chart and gear for my Logan. Also, don't tell me your selling the old craftsman lathe?

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Not selling right off, eventually. Give it a look as you will most likely find gold. Thanks Bruno.

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Yea, Tom and Bess & Kaos & the whole family need our help. I have been knocking vendor's door up here, and sharing they tragic event. Put out fly at this week ends swap meet at Decature, and post on my YT and FB sites as well. I play to go when Top sends me the Spring clean up date. Take care, don't let us here your Bride says you when up on the roof,,,(@@)! Take good care, hoping for a visit from Stan & Phil on their way back to CA. Bear

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Keep it up Bear.