A Mandrel Handle for the Axminster CO Micro Lathe. Thread Tapping.

Axminster Micro Lathe : bit.ly/3ynTjyb
Cutting threads is so much easier with this attachment.
Email me if you would like the STL file for the handle or for the handwheels shown in a previous video.
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[@leerogers6423]

Great to see myfordboy videos aimed at owners of an entry level lathe . This is where a lot of people start and all too often give up, because they are watching videos of a guy with a two ton Hardinge and can't understand why they're not getting the same results.

[@chrisarmstrong8198]

The pin and retaining clip mechanism is very clever.

[@tomsmith3045]

It's inspiring to see high quality work done on the little lathe. The tailstock looks a bit "wiggly" to me, but clearly that wasn't an issues in having it hold the die and letting you do the threading operation.

[@spudnickuk]

fabulous idea, I hope you can get sponsored from Axminster tools, imagine them giving you some other products, your upgrades & addons to them will blow there minds

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Nice design for the mandrel handle

[@RetroSteamTech]

That's going to make threading a lot easier. I really like the Terry Clip retaining pin, great idea 👍👍👍 Cheers, Alan.

[@ParsMaker]

Nice work, I like the way how that handle attached and detached

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

Just a note to let you know I really enjoy your channel!

[@gordon6029]

You keep smacking that left thumb. I’ve been watching it heal for months now and you whack it again. Thanks for the video.

[@jozsefbalatoni8782]

You gave me a good idea for my mini lathe. Thank you!

[@030corpetlouvet]

Very nice, I like this mini lathe.

[@Smallathe]

Nicely done!!!

[@walterklein5768]

Очень умное и очень простое решение! Был очень удивлен вашему решению проблемы. Всего вам доброго и здоровья!

[@XXCoder]

Nicely done

[@Batranel62]

Genius...not find other words

[@CraigLYoung]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@hrxy1]

very good mod. ty

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Nice

[@ianhelsbyservices]

Do you find the rotary on-off switch OK to use? I'd be tempted to add an additional rocker switch for faster turn off. Really intrigued with this lathe. I'll look into it's capabilities/max dimensional work.

[@myfordboy]

You have to use the rotary switch as it has to be returned to the off position before the motor will run ( soft start). There is a link to this lathe in the description below the video.I am really pleased with it.

[@vizionthing]

Impressive. Suggestion: use the same 3D printed knob for the handle of a new tail stock locking bolt, replace the existing bolt with a threaded bar it should extend to just above the tail stock with the knob or T bar on top - quality of life modification. I don't have a Axminster I have a 1979 Emco Unimat micro lathe, has the same position locking bolt for the tail stock

[@myfordboy]

Good suggestion. Still more ideas to try.

[@SouseMouse]

I don't like to use threadlocker where it can get on plastic parts- they have a tendency to crumble. I hope whatever polymer you printed with is okay with it.

[@jimurrata6785]

I can't think of one. 🤔 Anerobics are really bad that way.

[@wktodd]

I can't imagine it will be long before you replace that tail stock screw for something more convenient!

[@myfordboy]

I have something planned.

[@vizionthing]

ah you beat me to it!

[@voidmansions]

So are we going to have to start calling you Axminsterboy or Microboy now then? ;))

[@myfordboy]

I was waiting for someone to suggest this. !