SHOP TIPS

There are 19 videos in this series on the ATLAS/CRAFTSMAN 12" Lathe. Be sure and watch them all. Tips #220 thru #239

[@OldSweetTed]

Another usual fine presentation. I am not a machinist, but I learned exactly what I wanted. Thank you, MrPete.

[@mrpete222]

+Jim Cason Thanks for watching

[@gaetanpelletier951]

Hi Mr Pete, I’ ve been following your videos for quite a while. You’re the reason I bought my first lathe now i’ve got two, one in my garage and one in my basement. Thank you for all the knowledge you gave me and all your followers, keep up the good work. Gaëtan

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much. And now you will need a third one

[@markhouse549]

Your videos are GREAT! My last shop class was over 30 years ago.... you bring back fond memories!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@cobiaslayer683]

Mr Pete congratulations on 25 billion + views you teach us all a lot about machine shop work I personally have learned a ton from watching your videos and appreciate all that you do to make them I work in a machine shop in Florida delayed that I use daily is the South Bend 16 inch made from the 40's still works fairly good again thank you for all the videos that you made for me and all the youtubers to watch them

[@mrpete222]

+Richard Baker Thanks for watching & the kind words

[@garyc5483]

Another fine instructional video mrpete. That's how it was done in days gone by before the invention of all the aids we have now. regards from the UK

[@garyc5483]

+Gary C Oh BTW mrpete there is a very nice S/B on ebay uk if you do not have enough.www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111912322994?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT :-0

[@mrpete222]

+Gary C Thanks you very much

[@paulrjones3]

Great video and very helpful for those who must cut metric threads on a lathe designed for Imperial threading. I have a geared-head gap bed lathe that is designed for cutting a wide range Imperial threads using its threading dial and being able to release the half nut at the end of the cut. This lathe can also cut exact metric threads using an installed 127/120 change gear and the same quick change gear box. However, all metric thread cutting requires leaving the lathe half nut engaged at all times and reversing the motor. Nice to see how smoothly you did this operation. Thank you!

[@mrpete222]

+Paul Jones Thanks for watching

[@RRaucina]

What is most amazing is that America was producing these beautiful machines into the 80's. Along with woodworking machines such as Parks and Delta, Powermatic et al. Then the WWII generation retired or died off and we didn't have anyone left with the wherewithal to carry the torch. The love for these machines comes with a heavy load of sadness for a lost era and national skillset.

[@jimdetchon3613]

Hi Mr.Tubalcain; I had the same lathe. My grandfather gave it to me when a was 14.I had everything to this lathe. This lathe was vary special to me and it was sold out from under me when i was 16. But that's another story. Some day I hope to find another one or the same one. Your videos are great! You remind me a lot of my grandfather. :-)

[@mrpete222]

+James Detchon Thanks for watching

[@jmh8743]

mr pete. thank you. i have been in incapacitated now since last august, have 2 more months with luck. your videos have helped greatly with long and boring days. this one is special cause this method may be quicker than waiting on dial. i do have foot brake. much to do when bk in shop. us old guys heal slowly BTW. hee hee

[@Daledavispratt]

+James Hillman Wishing you a full recovery :-)

[@jmh8743]

thanks, its the waiting. i do appreciate your concern

[@Daledavispratt]

I had open-heart surgery Jan. 5th and am in "waiting mode" myself...hopefully can get back to work here in a few weeks. I understand how it feels to have to sit on the sidelines against my will...chin up and we are pulling for you.

[@mrpete222]

+James Hillman Thanks for watching--glad to keep you occupied--hope you have a speedy recovery

[@rayst.2934]

I love watching your videos you remind me so much of my shop teacher,

[@NSTRAPPERHUNTER]

I don't have a threading dial and I don't have reverse either. What I do is engage the threading lever and mark the ways on both sides of the carriage with a felt marker. Then I mark the position of the lead screw and also mark the position of the spindle. When cutting threads the carriage is positioned between the marks on the carriage and the threading lever is engaged. then I rotate the chuck until the positioning marks on the lead screw and spindle line up together. Now you ready to make a cut. This way you can use the threading lever to stop the feed. I have been enjoying your videos for the last couple of years. Thanks for sharing and all the best.

[@mrpete222]

+NSTRAPPERHUNTER Thanks for watching--you have a good method-keep watching

[@roylucas1027]

Timely video. I have an Emco Compact 5 and was going to attempt threading on it today. Same system that you used is to be my method. You've confirmed my threading method and now I must make chips.

[@mrpete222]

+Roy Lucas Thanks for watching--go to it!

[@jcs6347]

Lyle, great instructional video. I saw Abomb use this technique once and wasn't sure of the hand work like you showed at the end. I look forward to the next video, Thanks again!

[@mrpete222]

+JC S Thanks for watching

[@danermer2955]

I appreciate the occasional back view of how your hands are operating the machine.

[@mrpete222]

I’m glad you enjoyed that

[@RRaucina]

This is easier and safer than chasing that thread dial. Thanks again Mr. artificer extraordinaire.

[@rayst.2934]

I agree , i messed up

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Great instructional video as usual. Thanks for the video.

[@mrpete222]

+Amateur Redneck Workshop Thanks you very much

[@wwadley]

Wow, Mr. Pete, I don't know what you have done differently, but this video is very nice. I don't know if it's the lights or a new camera, but it just jumped out at me. Very well done! I've watched many, many of your videos and just thought I should, for once, tell you what a fine job you are doing. Thank you!

[@mrpete222]

+Bill Wadley Not sure what I did either

[@rodolforodriguez70]

Dear Mr TubalCain Thank You very much for this Lessons

[@johnmortland1558]

My newly aquired South Bend does not have a dial and this technique worked when i tried it. Thanks

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@Askjerry]

Very nice. Looks like a new camera too... clearer to me. I have that exact same lathe... good to see you have one too. I may need to replace my motor soon... sometimes now I need to give it a little push. I don't like that. Oh... check your mailbox this week.

[@mrpete222]

+askjerry Thanks you very much Jerry--I'll watch the mail

[@tonyseccombe9407]

Fantastic info for newbie like me . Thank you Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stratocaster1greg]

Mr. Peterson, Thanks for all your videos, I always learn something. I put STP oil treatment on the back gears and they dont make as much noise.

[@mrpete222]

+stratocaster1greg Good idea

[@RGSABloke]

Mr. Pete, this is useful to me as I cannot use the threading dial for metric threads on my Raglan Littlejohn lathe as the lead screw is imperial. I can cut metric threads by changing some of the gears and invoking this technique. Thanks for sharing. Joe.

[@garyc5483]

+Joe McIntyre I have to do the same on my Boxford (Southbend clone) regards from the UK

[@mrpete222]

+Joe McIntyre Glad it helped

[@infoanorexic]

I discovered, especially with deep threads on large parts, that older tooling may require more than one spring pass. Even more so when internal threading (deep in the hole) with a boring bar. After six passes, I started to do two spring passes to keep the load on the tool from ramping up, and at near depth I had make four spring passes before the chip load went down (2-9/16, 5 tpi, .005 feed/pass on the angled compound near the end). Wide and deep thread will take a long time, don't make your first attempt on a tight schedule!

[@mrpete222]

+diggerop Thanks you very much--so true

[@TimZ007]

I wonder if you could cut forward and reverse. advancing the cross slide a bit each way. I understand if could unscrew the chuck in reverse but would it not work and twice as fast as cutting threads.

[@MrGoosePit]

Nicely done Mr. Pete. Thanks!

[@mrpete222]

+MrGoosePit Thanks for watching

[@KoHokCheung]

I have a chinese lathe without a dial and this is valuable infos to do my treading. Thx. Chris

[@mrpete222]

+scolarichris Thanks for watching

[@cbmobilefleet]

Wow great video threading makes sens to me now I think im confident enough to try it thank you for your videos.

[@mrpete222]

+Carlos Gurrola Thank you

[@EVILDR235]

I find your videos on lathe use very interesting. Many years ago i met a old German man selling some machinist tools he no longer needed. I told him i wish i knew how to run a lathe because at times being a old car nut i needed to make small parts to keep the old beast running. He told me he hated using a lathe and found it to be boring. My guess is he probably worked in a shop or factory cranking out the same part over and over again. Years ago i was working on a old Chevy 235 engine and wanted to adapt a 258 Jeep electronic distributor to it. The housing of the distributor was to big so i used my drill press like a lathe to turn the aluminum housing down to the proper size.

[@mrpete222]

+Chuck Small Thanks for watching--necessity, mother of innovation

[@axnbjsbdudbydvydubu9355]

so the dial indicator's job is to reverse the carriage even if the lead screw is spinning (forward) in the direction of the spindle?

[@aj9270]

Thanks for the lesson Mr. Pete !

[@mrpete222]

+aj9270 Thanks for watching

[@kevinwillis9126]

thanks for sharing sir.. always love to watch your videos...

[@mrpete222]

+Kevin Willis Thanks you very much

[@andrewwilson8317]

Informative video,thank you. I may be wrong but is this not exactly the procedure that must be employed for cutting metric threads? I was taught that metric threads had to be cut this way even if you have an engagement indicator?

[@dickmick5517]

This is true on an English lathe (imperial lead screw) If you have a metric lathe you disengage the threading nut on metric threading and have to leave it engaged when completing English threads.

[@andrewwilson8317]

Dick Mick that makes total sense! My Myford Super 7 and Hardinge cataract both have imperial lead screws as did the Colchesters I learned on. My big lathe(18"X 72") is a Rollo Supreme has an imperial lead screw but can cut all imperial and metric pitches without having to use change gears and idlers. It is all done in a clever gearbox.

[@mrpete222]

+Andrew Wilson I have another vid on metric threading

[@andrewwilson8317]

+mrpete222 Thank you sir,I have watched that and all your other videos. Have you any experience in setting up and operating a capstan lathe? I have just acquired a six position turret and rack and pinion saddle for my 1904 Hardinge Cataract with a view to making small batches of custom fasteners.Being original Hardinge parts they are beautifully made and I reckon will be a delight to use. Pretty amazing for a lathe 110 years old!

[@mrpete222]

+Andrew Wilson No-never seen a capstan lathe. Thequality of Hardinge is subperb

[@terrylarotonda784]

Some people go through life not knowing their purpose. You sir, hit it right on the head. You are a great teacher/instructor. Your videos make it easy to understand. Like I said before we are about the same age. Keep up the good work. Is Enterprise industries still in Streater.?.

[@mrpete222]

+Terry LaRotonda Thanks for watching--no, long gone

[@johnc4352]

Hi Mr. Pete. I noticed an addition green grounding wire to your lathes motor. Did it develop a "leak"? Not fun when you get a little zap from your machine when the motors insulation degrades.

[@mrpete222]

+John C No leak--just in case!

[@Daledavispratt]

Great video! Love the overhead "skycam" shot. Thanks Mr. Pete!

[@mrpete222]

+dale pratt Thanks for watching

[@davidrice9561]

+mrpete222, I'm new to metal lathing and am trying to learn the best way to make repeatable threads without error (or at least reduce the risk). If I spend an hour on the rest of the part and the last step is threading and it blows up. I'm sunk and I'm sad. :-D I have a thread dial on my lathe but this method seems less error prone because you keep the half-nut engaged. Is this a better method than using thread dial? It seems less error prone because you always have the metal your working on and the cutting tool in sync with the thread. With a thread dial you pop the half-nut and then try to put it back in the right spot with the thread dial. What are the advantages of using thread dial? Thank you for your help and excellent videos, showing everything I would need to know.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Thank You Mr. Pete!

[@mrpete222]

+ShysterLawyer Thanks for watching

[@JunkMikesWorld]

Good video. My 1903 20" X 36" American Tool Works lathe has no threading dial. I have used this method many times for cutting threads. One more useful point is that when cutting a thread that is a multiple of your lead screw no timing device is required. For instance my lathe has a 6 tpi lead screw. So I can cut a 6, 12,18, 24, 30, 36 using the half nuts and engage the nut at any time. It works perfectly!

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

+Junk Mikes World Cool, I have a 1908 ATW lathe. I feel your pain.

[@JunkMikesWorld]

+ShysterLawyer I would love to see it! Antique machines are my favorite.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

+Junk Mikes World Here's my thread on it at the Hobby Machinist forum, there's some pictures there: www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/my-new-american-tool-works-lathe.37610/page-3

[@mrpete222]

+Junk Mikes World Thanks for watching--thats good info

[@lewismcclain8957]

Good day to be in class.and thank you.from the front row in my seat

[@mrpete222]

+Lewis Mcclain Thanks for watching

[@bubster1981]

I recently spun a chuck off the spindle, but not in reverse. The chuck was spun on very loose with intention to work in the normal direction. I started the machine with a very high spindle speed and it spun off as i stopped the machine. It wasn't tight enough given its weight to slow with the rest of the lathe

[@infoanorexic]

+bubster1981 That's not good at all, especially if your chuck weighs in at 100+ lbs excluding the part mounted in it. It also has a way of making you feel uncommonly stupid. Very humiliating.

[@mrpete222]

+bubster1981 wow--be careful

[@crookedriver2079]

I have to thread six 6.9875" disks 8 tpi. This is really going to help me a lot! It's not that I dont have a threading dial, it's just that I don't want to mess up these disks ( _which have a lot of work in them aready !!_ ) by using the thread dial and missing the engagement point on the dial, thereby screwing up the threads. Simply can't afford that right now ! So Mr. Pete, question is since my Jet lathe has a DRO, can't I just plunge cross feed straight in (in very small passes/steps of course) to required thread height (Major Dia - Minor Dia) / 2 ? Instead of using compound set at 29.5 deg. _Not to mention compound has tiny little numbers I don't like!_ That way I can harness the usefulness of X axis DRO. The DRO is not hooked to the compound, only to cross feed (naturally). Probably can live with chatter. I'm not too concerned about minimizing wear on the thread tool using the 29.5 degree, one off job.

[@mrpete222]

That will probably work, but I do not recommend it

[@rayst.2934]

I watch all your videos

[@73superglide62]

Pete222 looking my little machine. Set 322.00 will is this last ?

[@dfvhswrjjrefvyht4110]

Could you do this by having the lathe going forwards and turn the leaver to send the carriage back? Instead of setting the lathe in reverse.

[@MarkGarth]

+dfvhs wrj j refvyht If you mean turn it back by hand, then no, because you would have to disengage the half nut lever, which would mess up the start position of the thread.

[@dfvhswrjjrefvyht4110]

+Mark Garth I mean the leaver that changes the carriage direction from traveling towards the chuck to moving backwards to tailstock. Whilst having the lathe in forwards and not changing to reverse

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

+zumbazumba1 On the Atlas/Craftsman lathe the half nut only disables the cross feed. On these lathes the carriage feed and threading are both run off the half nut. I think the OP has a good question, can he use the feed reverse to return to carriage to the start position for thread cutting.

[@EVguru]

No, because you'd be loosing the synchronisation between the lead screw and the spindle, which is the whole point of not releasing the half nuts. There are machines that use a dog clutch in the threading geartrain, the Hardinge HLV for example, where you can disengage the leadscrew drive at any point and always get back in synch. The Hardinge doesn't even have half nuts.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

zumbazumba1 True. Apparently it was a cost saving measure for Atlas/Craftsman; this way they only had to run the one screw.

[@73superglide62]

is a way to make the Motor in reverse

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Most quality electric motors I've seen have a wiring plate on them that will show how to wire it for reverse.

[@andyjackson3137]

Great videos! I just acquired a Atlas Model 101.28990. I tried to visit the website to purchase the thumbdrive of other videos. Please send me a link as to where I can purchase. Thanks!

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great vid , My 1943 craftsman 109 has one !

[@mrpete222]

+ShawnMrFixitlee Thanks for watching

[@71nortcomm]

cool. I wondered why my 1928 south bend had back gears but no mounting place for a thread dial. Late night tonight :)

[@mrpete222]

+71nortcomm 71nort Hmmmmmmm.

[@davefd9594]

Awsome vid i learn so much evry time How much harder would it be to to free hand on lathe ? Without the guide ?

[@mrpete222]

+Dave Fd Thanks for watching

[@Siskiyous6]

Very good as always. I always try to watch one of your videos each evening. I know you can't answer questions, but does anyone know if any problems arise from using the manual reverse instead of an electric switch? If I did not have my shop packed up for moving, I would just go cut a thread and find out. My Lathe manual says "reverse the motor" a strange term for a machine that does not come equipped with a reversing motor.

[@experiencingtechnicaldiffi5184]

+Richard McNamara I have always preferred the clutch type reversing lathes as it is easier on the motor not to be always stopping and starting. If you have a clutch or reverse gear then use it. So long as you don't disengage the gear train for the leadscrew it will function the same as a motor reverse. If you don't have a threading dial you should consider making one. They are so simple that I have made four of them for different lathes. Someday I might make a video about them although there are some good ones already. If the thread you are cutting is a multiple of your leadscrew then a dial is not needed, just engage anywhere. Mike (o\!/o)

[@Siskiyous6]

+Experiencing Technical Difficulties First, Thank you for your response. My 12" Craftsman has the threading dial, but the technique above must be used for Metric threading, so my question really came to mind when I was thinking about that. Of course the Craftsman does not have a clutch. I have seen some threading tutorials say to never disengage the drive train once you start threading, so if that is true you can't reverse with the built in reverse lever, which seems wrong since the machine was designed to cut metric threads, but did not come with a reversing electrical switch like Tubalcain has installed. You say "So long as you don't disengage the leadscrew...", does that include the reversing lever or not? I am going to enjoy giving it all try once I get my lathe set up in my new shop. My Daughter says I found a new shop with a house attached.

[@mrpete222]

+Richard McNamara Thanks for watching

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

hmm good trick gotta remember this picked up a 12" chraftsmann too thanks again video

[@mrpete222]

+Miguel Castaneda Thanks for watching--you will like the lathe

[@DrFiero]

Excellent as always. Question.. How far below center do you run your bit (from the top of the bit).

[@experiencingtechnicaldiffi5184]

+DrFiero The tool bit must be on center. If too high, it will not cut as the part contacts the face of the tool instead of the cutting edge. If too low the geometry or shape of thread will be incorrect and the cutting edge will have negative rake. Mike (o\!/o)

[@DrFiero]

+Experiencing Technical Difficulties Thanks - I knew not over (hence the 'how far below') - it was really just a how far under question. .001"? .100"? 1mm I can juggle in my head. Or "a couple thou" will work.

[@mrpete222]

+DrFiero Thanks for watching--.005 under

[@charlesdyer2376]

My metal shop teacher never taught us to cut threads in high school 55 yrs. ago we were to busy making hot rod parts.

[@mrpete222]

+Charles Dyer He kept the class happy

[@HemiRod23]

Imperial threading dials can't be used for cutting metric threads, so if you have the metric transposition gears for your lathe, you use the exact same method to cut metric threads on an Imperial lathe.

[@mrpete222]

+HemiRod23 Thanks

[@pistonwristpin1]

Thank you! Gonna go try it...

[@WayneCook306]

Very good thank you.👍👍

[@73superglide62]

pete i bought 109 last week need cutter part ?

[@mrpete222]

What part, I do not have any parks for a 109. EBay is your only source

[@73superglide62]

its call a parks ?

[@qzwqsy]

Thank you!

[@pojotex6542]

Great video. Can you make a video on threading an allthread 3 foot 3/4" rod ? Thanks.

[@mrpete222]

+RC Miller Thanks you very much--need a long lathe for that

[@pojotex6542]

+mrpete222 It can be done on a small lathe. I just don't remember how. I seen it done years ago.

[@RRaucina]

@@pojotex6542 drive to the hardware store and buy one.

[@roberthorner8494]

I HAVE GOT TO TRY THAT. I HAVE A HARD TIME CATCHING THE MARK ON MY DIAL. IF THIS WORKS FOR ME I WILL NOT USE IT. THANKS MR. PETE. GREAT VIDEO.

[@mrpete222]

+ROBERT HORNER Thanks you very much

[@georgespangler1517]

So why not tread in reverse and not have to worry about stopping?

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.

[@mrpete222]

+ELSDP-45 Thanks you very much

[@joea3728]

as always, Great videos, but you forgot to do one thing. You forgot to put a wedge Between your Lathe dog and your drive plate, to keep it from moving, when you reverse the machine. It also cuts down on chatter on harder materials. Although not always necessary for soft materials, but it is recommended when you're doing a threading operation. and thanks for the videos, they been entertaining as well as informative. I wish they had been available when I started metalworking, 40 some odd years ago.

[@mrpete222]

+Joe Allen Thanks for watching-good suggestion

[@jailbreaker010]

Great video, as usual ! Thanks ! BTW, I see that you shot it in interlaced scanning. If you set it to progressive capture on the camera the video quality will be even better.

[@rayst.2934]

I wanted to buy a concentric Life center but oh my goodness they're costly.

[@mrfrog3350]

Another great vid Mr Pete.Shows the youngsters and people new to machining how to use your brain and hands-not a computer.Learn this way,then learn CNC.

[@mrpete222]

+Mr Frog Yes- THANKS FOR WATCHING

[@Tryin2FlyII]

A VERY BIG THANK YOU Mrpete!!!I have been waiting for you to do this video ever since I bought my SB lathe mine did not come with a dial. I do have one question is there ant particular reason you used a drive dog & not the 3 jaw chuck?( I don't have any of those yet either) I apologize if this is a dumb question but I was always told the only dumb question is the one that was never asked lol Thank You for ALL your videos!

[@Delta9D9]

On this Craftsman 12", what do the half nuts, the lever and mechanism for engaging the half nuts look like? I have a Clausing 4800 12" that was given to me if I could haul it away and it is missing the half nuts, the lever and the mechanism for engaging the half nuts. I need to find anyone who can reproduce them.

[@mrpete222]

+ChronicPain I have a vid on that

[@Delta9D9]

+mrpete222 Checked the video out and the parts are different. I completely forgot you did a video on it. I need the Clausing 4800 parts or measurements of the parts.

[@ian-c.01]

Is that a new camera Mr Pete ? Looking really good there !

[@mrpete222]

+Ian Clarke Nope---same old!

[@ian-c.01]

mrpete222 This video looks so much better than before, maybe my eyes got better.

[@georgespangler1517]

Pete put some lucas red n tacky on the gears will quiet them right down,,I know many say no because of chips,, there under cover,, l couldn't believe the difference it made in my 12 x 36

[@mrpete222]

I need to get some of that

[@georgespangler1517]

@@mrpete222 yea,, it is a lot better then trying to keep oil on the gears and always wiping up the slung off oil

[@georgespangler1517]

@@mrpete222 love your vedios just don't agree with the lubrications,,,timken bearings need much heavier oil then 20 weight and open gears need grease,, and the red and tacky is proven best grease and comes in spray cans,,,just clean gears and lightly spray it on...

[@VTwinNews]

Ever since I watched this video I am desperately trying to figure out how to wire my motor to run in reverse. My Craftsman 101.289170 (12-inch) came with a Craftsman motor (113.19656) and a Cutler Hammer 3 position switch. Two wires in the harness are not connected to the switch or motor. Can someone explain how to wire this motor and switch to run forward and reverse?

[@mrpete222]

I sure can't. In some of my old videos, I had to ask other people how to do that. Hopefully someone will answer this

[@VTwinNews]

mrpete222 thank for all you do. Yours is the greatest channel on KZbin for this material.

[@1dnr91]

Nice video.... If you plan on throwing away any Southbend threading dials..... please let me know :)

[@mrpete222]

+1dnr91 Yea, right!

[@kevindonald1780]

Good video. Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

+Kevin Donald Thanks for watching

[@MrEh5]

I spun a chuck off once. It makes life very exciting for a few seconds.

[@DrFiero]

+Bob Cartwright I flipped off a Chuck once. He smacked me afterwards. :D

[@mrpete222]

+Bob Cartwright YES!

[@miguelcastaneda7236]

thanks...again videos

[@SavxgeX420]

your a genius.. ive been looking for a thread dial for my old 13" southbend forever to no prevail.. i will definetly be using this technique

[@mrpete222]

+SavxgeX420 thanks for watching

[@TheFirearmEnthusiast]

I'm using a large Soviet lathe with no thread dial which takes some time to get reversing. I know there's a way to disengage the half nut and start chasing the thread again, but I've forgotten. Pay attention in school people.

[@mrpete222]

Yes thanks

[@Boomer8404]

Great video, thanks for the instruction. However, I disagree. You don't need a reversing switch. Once your cut is made, switch off the power, back out the crossfeed and manually turn the chuck/dog plate in reverse by hand. There's more than one way to skin a cat!

[@ajl9491]

now that you've shown us how to cut a thread can you show us how to cut a rug?

[@mrpete222]

+rob armstrong Thanks for watching

[@akdenyer]

HI Lyle Great video once again you do a lovely teaching detailed lesson. I did some threading on a taper 1:16 for pipe threads in one of my videos. Perhaps you would take a look and do a better one with all the details. Like allowing for backlash in the guide etc. Yours Allister

[@mrpete222]

+Allister Denyer I need to look at that

[@jhfenderr1]

thanks mr pete 😆

[@mrpete222]

+jhfenderr1 Thanks for watching

[@kevCarrico]

GREAT VIDEO -- thank you!!! what ever happened to The Joker?

[@lesthompson5907]

Dear Mr Tubal Cain , I was (shown at school) how to cut a third with . out a lead screw . by using the linear gears under the lath bed. we have a cholesterol , lath that we cut tread's with IN Britain called a [Graduate Master} . But it as no lead screw . or dial monitor, . just a drive ,siding shaft like you atlas shaft with no thread's. So I Thought i would Explain how it was done. before i go to, my grave, & you preps can do a video on it , so to pass it on . Try it out on the atlas it smelter i don't have a lead screw but i have a led screw gear. to reactivity the sandal So you may need to use your half nuts to travails the saddle but this meter sill work with you travels slide on my Lethe. if you travels is driven by the shaft the banjo & you can disengage the half nuts, if you Did-not want to keep reverse up the thread the gear can be dis Engaged. to Thread with no led screw to thread to drive the dial first mark a point on the body of the lath. & on the chuck, to represent the timing markers . in line wit each other . then the next timing mark must go on the driving shaft . of the apprise . some-wear by a fixed point & rotatory point . to the banjo , where the convenient to see my travailing lever is. disconnected & i then move the sandal up the lath a a palace where i desire to start my threading . i now marking my Saddle with a sharply on the define it tape can be used , Now the trey points must always line up to cut your desired thread . Engage the travels before marking up the saddle then dissing Engage to star your lathe. now follow the preserve you filmed & proceed to cut a thread the the Travis leaver. stop the lathe & to move it back to the markings tern the chuck until all marks line in up to the marked place once you have this done set your next cuts . & cut until your thread , reaches it's depth, Les England . try it & past the lesson on some of them interested so it isn't lost . i don't do firming . i'm to {Cack-Handed } at it . pas it on before it's lost .

[@mikeadrover5173]

thank you ~M~

[@mrpete222]

+Mike A Drover Thanks Mike

[@lowlypawn]

Please fix your render settings. The interlaced lines are very distracting during any movement on the screen. If you are using Sony Vegas try setting the field-order to "Progressive" and the Deinterlace-method to "Interpolate fields". That should fix it. I watched this video on my ipad and PC, and I can clearly see the interlace lines on both. If you don't care I'll go away and not mention it again but it's such an easy fix it would be a shame to not fix the problems for future videos.

[@Daledavispratt]

+lowlypawn I'm getting no lines at all...clear as a bell on my computer. Perhaps it's your machine, not his settings. Crystal clear on the computer in the house also.

[@infoanorexic]

+dale pratt Same here, I see no issues with video quality.

[@lowlypawn]

+dale pratt Google image "interlaced lines". Then pause this video during any relatively fast movement like every time he moves his hand across the screen. 13:15 is a good time to see it. Look at the edges of any moving pixels (like his hand). I see it clearly while the video is playing in real time and find it very distracting. But I also understand that most people are not into video editing like me and don't notice. But it's such an easy fix in the video editing process it would be a shame to not take care of the problem.

[@lowlypawn]

+diggerop Please see what I wrote to Dale. I'm not making this stuff up. I have a KZbin channel with lots of videos and video editing is one of my main hobbies. I understand many people don't notice the interlaced lines but anyone who is into video editing and optimized render settings for KZbin will clearly see them. I didn't notice them on his last video "lathe followed me home" so I suspect he was using a different camera. Or maybe just different render settings because that video was offered in 1080 @ 30fps, but this video (and his gun bluing clamp video) is only available in 720 and looks to be shot with the same camera. Some older cameras scan interlaced lines where as most newer cameras shoot progressive scanned frames.

[@Daledavispratt]

I'm not into video editing or optimized render settings...not blind either...guess I'm just lucky. His videos are as sharp and clear (and line-less) as a dvd I may be playing...sorry.

[@gaetanpelletier951]

Haha you know all about that, when you start there’s no turning back. Gaëtan

[@1Rowdy1derful]

Throw it this way.