Shop Talk: How To Install Camlock Studs for Lathe Chucks

[@steveschumacher5470]

this is the kind of video that made me subscribe, basic stuff that I never had the chance to learn before KZbin

[@adhawk5632]

You nailed it again, just got my first 3 jaw 80mm chuck, some of us are just learning, and like you said, we have KZbin mentors. Thank you for your time 👍👌🇦🇺

[@houndog7882]

Adam, another great video. One of the reasons I enjoy your channel is your willingness to educate others. Never stop learning. Thanks!

[@jamiehicks8229]

This is why I started watching your channel and subscribed...I'm learning and learned a lot from watching. You talk about which cutter/insert you use and all about different metals...from a new guy learning and not knowing it means a lot...thank you Adam for helping and teaching

[@powerq21]

Very helpful to me as a hobby machinist! Please do more of these! Thank you! I love to watch the CNC videos too - that's not something I would normally get to see! Thanks again!

[@melloman8210]

I’m not a machining expert or have much experience but I can see videos like these becoming a new abom79 series. Thanks for the content, Adam!🤘🏻

[@TCB031]

Great explanation! I had to figure it out for myself the first time I swapped the 4 jaw for the 3 jaw on my D1-4 size lathe. Would love to see more of the basics that are probably second nature to a seasoned machinist.

[@thigtsquare950]

Now this is the type of content I like to view!

[@johndebrular979]

I"m oneof those who requested a video on this subject. A very easy operation if done correctly. You are the first whohas addressed this topic everyine else just assumes that you know how. Again many thanks.

[@coastkat1742]

Really good explanatory video for us non-machinists, keep up your great work !

[@andydarbo7450]

just had this problem today with a camlock not gripping - i only picked the lathe up today so im a day one novice thanks for the instructions its really helpfull

[@hawkakroma]

This lesson, is really informative and i am grateful you shared it. Bless your soul sir.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

I wish my lathe had the D1-6 chuck mounting system. Always enjoy watching these segments. You never know when you might pick up some tip that you didn't know, despite having done this for years. Also, sometimes we get too comfortable and need a reminder. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@Pyle81]

Yes Sir Adam, You just described me, A newbie to machining. I have a little lathe experience from wood shop (from High School 40 yrd ago) with that type of lathe. So thanks for the tips. And id be happy to watch anymore you have. Thank you for the tips.

[@adamdoingthings]

Great video. I learned the other way around. CNC first, then manual. These videos help me out since I never had anyone to show me the proper way to do things

[@EgressMan2006]

Adam, Retired Air Force guy here, was a machine shop, major in high school, took the bypass test in basic training to be a machinist in the Air Force. I was re-classified as an egress guy even though I passed the bypass test with 98%. Egress was a critical career field at the time. I first saw your videos when you were spray welding, and I’ve been addicted ever since. Your videos are amazing ever last one of them you speak very clear and you think out loud, but like this right here, it’s perfectly logical! Keep up the good work and I’ll keep watching! Eddie

[@joewhitney4097]

Thank you Adam, I just purchased a new lathe and switched to the 4-jaw chuck that came with the lathe. Not knowing and did not find in the directions how to set-up properly. And when I tightened back up I run them in snug and adjusted to accept the set bolt slot accordingly. When I tightened the D-4 lugs they were at the beginning of each of the marked area. I had to have knee surgery right after so have not actually ran anything on it. I will now go back and reset based on your directions. This was very helpful for me. Thanks again for sharing.

[@mitchstephen5491]

Great information, I have a 10” standard modern lathe and it has the cam lock system with 3 studs. I bought a 4 jaw chuck for it and when I install it one of the cams gets tight and then becomes loose again. I didn’t know what was wrong with it until I saw your video. Thanks for the great information.

[@matthewreimer9691]

Thanks for the info on the cam locks. Never scene it done before. Love your videos, loke you said alot of us are learning and enjoy your teaching.

[@warbird099]

Really glad to see this type of content again! Thanks Adam! I'm just learning to use a lathe and this really helps me be more proficient!

[@tomkennedy5956]

I love your videos and have learn a lot from them but I seem not to be able to get in to your new shop videos I really enjoy your home shop videos so hopefully your be doing more home shop videos

[@tonyvancampen-noaafederal2640]

Nice - I watched one of our engineers change out the chuck on a Jet Lathe to bore out the hole on a 316 cable end. Took a little while to get the studs adjusted. I had fun standing back, and wishing I knew just a little bit more so that I could have done the job myself. But I can't think of too many things more fun than watching someone do a precision job well.

[@johnferguson2728]

Thank you Adam, that was greatly appreciated!

[@tonynagy2042]

I'm not a machinist, but I always find it very interesting to watch Adam explain and do machining work. I have great respect for the precision required to make real quality 'parts' by machinists. Cheers and Blessings. 👍🙏.

[@grudd61]

Thank you for this explanation. Always wondered how those parts connected.

[@erolsansolo8310]

This is lathe 101. Perfect explanation of the camlock system in all modern lathes. I figured this all out by myself when i first started with my new lathe in home workshop. This video would have been a godsend by then. Just to add to the mix, I also marked my camlock positions on the spindle side and chuck body, as i found out I got different run-outs with different positions when putting on the chuck on the spindle. that last 0,01mm itches my brain.

[@smudgemo]

I personally think this is a fine video. If the content is elementary for anyone, they don't need to spend time watching. For everyone else it's super-helpful, and you just made me decide to be more careful about wiping down the mating surfaces on my lathe when going back and forth between the 3 and 4 jaw. Looks like I'm doing the rest of it properly.

[@WreckDiver99]

GREAT stuff here Adam...Seriously, as somebody that machined a bit nearly 40 years ago working my way through college, I never learned anything like this. Now as a retired old guy, I'm interested in having a small lathe...maybe a shop similar to what BlondiHacks has...I don't see me needing those big beasts, but it's all great info. Love to see a "teaching series" for sure.

[@tomoakhill8825]

This is wonderful. You are helping more than you can possibly know. People all over the world, who have very little in the way of local mentors are going to benefit so much from this video. The comments about cleaning are so essential but so often not mentioned as being too obvious.

[@daviddavis2597]

Gooood evening from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great night!

[@dawszelka5461]

Thank You And I Hope You got great night too !

[@frankhott179]

I will never be a machinist, but I learn from everyone of your videos…..mental discipline, attention to detail, and generous spirit. It makes me a better potter!!❤🙏

[@willeng-o8f]

Hi Abom, firstly I would like to commend you on your videos, you supply a wealth of information to the general public & the trade as well. I am a machinist of over 40 years as well from Australia, one thing would be good to inform your viewers of is the dangers of compressed air. A few years back I suffered a near fatal heart condition & on arrival at the hospital & inspection from heart specialists, they could find nothing wrong with my heart. It turned out to be free air in my bloodstream from years & years of blowing parts clean just as yourself and many thousands if not millions of people do as well. I had no idea that compressed air can enter the body & the blood stream & create fatal conditions, I had an airlock so to speak that was trapped in my heart & it couldn't pump the blood until it was cleared. Every time I now see people doing the same thing makes me shiver. Many heart attacks are caused by this without people knowing any different. Love your videos by the way, your a good teacher as well & the world needs good people like yourself. Cheers

[@--_DJ_--]

I'm surprised you went that long without hearing about it, but maybe it just wasn't a thing people worried about years ago. They drilled that into us at trade school for heavy trucks. Its really not something you can avoid doing in the trade but knowing the risk at least makes you think about how you are doing it.

[@lerkzor]

Thanks for the tutorial, Adam. It was content like this that got me hooked on your channel all those years ago.

[@MoparStephen]

Great video - now I understand why you go through the "trouble" of using the 4-jaw chuck for so much of your work.

[@domenicpendola2429]

It’s so funny you made this video because I am one of those guys that just decided to get into Machining and this is the exact situation I was struggling with except my lathe has a D4 thank you so much for the video it was very helpful

[@DelbertQuentin]

There's just something ASMR like to many of your videos. I haven't touched a lathe in many years, but I always enjoy your videos. I'm pretty envious of all your machines in your shops. Keep up the great videos!

[@werkspartsllc7856]

Not a machinist...even though I have a lathe and milling machine I use everyday in my business. Learning little details like this from this channel have added up and I appreciate what you do to help!

[@WayneWerner]

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[@dieSpinnt]

@@WayneWerner Don't these guys know that this is a serious criminal offense? Well, There is no specific penalty for identity theft here in Germany. However, the perpetrators may be liable to prosecution for forging documents or making false suspicions. In contrast, in the US this is usually 15 years in federal prison, in addition to fines and criminal forfeiture. The assumption may be that they don't get caught ... but this is a wet fever dream. We are all traceable. And if not, then one mistake is enough to let the hammer come down:) (And mistakes were and are made ... We can see one, up there, hehehe). Thanks for pointing this out, Wayne. I didn't notice this "fisherman" the first time.

[@johnwilleford7715]

It was great information for an amateur like me . Thanks!

[@philshedd6372]

This is great information. I now have some work to do.

[@Sc7056-s9z]

Your a great teacher Abom! Thanks.

[@TheTacktishion]

i enjoyed the video, and i dont even have a chuck like that.... Your our MENTOR, Adam....! Good one!

[@shannonstebbens6992]

Such a simple video that answered all my questions about my camlock chuck problems.......

[@chrisgough5523]

thankyou Adam, I am exactly that guy you described learning in his garage. I knew my chuck wasn't pulling down quite right and was about to take it apart and try to figure it out myself. This is perfectly clear and helpful.

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks Adam for the video take care of yourself and family ❤️❤️👍.

[@mdvener]

Well done. I'm no machinist but you and your videos I find very interesting and learning about how metal parts are actually made. A big thanks for all you do and sharing.

[@bbushong67]

Well, I was wondering what those studs were on the backs of replacement chucks that I see on Ebay... now I know. I don't have a lathe, yet, got one ordered, hoping it comes in at the end of October 2023, so I'm trying to learn everything I can. Extremely informative video, and very well made. Thanks!

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Really simple set up. 20 minutes went by so fast I was waiting for the hard part. Ko dos to the manufacturer and thanks for sharing.

[@dralexmclean]

I have a D3 scroll chuck on my PM Lathe and wish I'd seen this a couple of years ago - would have saved me learning the hard way. Great Video Adam.

[@randomrobbie8923]

I love your videos like this. You are sharing a wealth of knowledge for everyone.

[@johnl5177]

Great video, videos like this is why I first started watching your channel years ago, I've had to teach myself everything in machine work and watching your channel and other KZbinrs has helped me greatly. I rembered watching your first few videos back before you ever turned the camera onto your self

[@PaulSteMarie]

Nice presentation! That taper is the primary locating feature on the spindle. As you said, it's really important to keep it clean.

[@scottbrown8142]

I’ve been watching for serval years now, I’ve never operated a lathe in my life but find it fascinating… maybe one day I’ll get on. Enjoyed the video

[@ericbooth9338]

Thanks. I was just trying to understand my lathe chuck mounting. Great timing. I am learning the hard way by myself. Been a carpenter all my life, but love metal working. Keep up the great videos

[@johnpyke4537]

Adam, THANK YOU for the instruction! Very helpful!!! John, Michigan

[@ton146]

I found this video very enlightening. I am using a Myford S7 and am moving up to a machine with a camlock system now. It seems that with a camlock system one can run the spindle in reverse for threading away from a shoulder which risks dislodging the myford chuck. Thanks a million. Tony Aimer Johannesburg

[@matthewperlman3356]

Yes cam locks are safe to run in reverse under load as well as forward.

[@dangelorrrr]

More like this would be great! You are an excellent mentor.

[@rustyshackleford928]

Thanks Adam. Great explanation.

[@rusty911s2]

Just putting on a new chuck onto a new to me Chipmaster: I now know why it wouldn't go on! Very many thanks, very useful film indeed. All best from the U.K.

[@willjosephson]

I greatly enjoyed this video even though I don't have a lathe and am not likely to ever have one. But hearing how you think your way through these processes has really helped me in areas completely unrelated to machining, so thanks for putting it out there. All the best to you.

[@olebluemoon958]

Thanks for the great information. If I could offer what helped for me on my D1-4 chuck. It only has 3 cam locks but should be the same on all. That is to rotate the chuck through each of the 3 possible positions on the head and check the runout on each. I found one position to be the best and made a mark on the chuck and head so I always put the chuck on the same orientation. Takes a little time but only have to do it once. Thanks Again.

[@alexjamieson3822]

I was going to say the same thing. The Chuck that came fitted to my lathe was actually marked from the factory to indicate the correct indexing during installation. With my aftermarket chucks I have found there is one particular position where it seems to seat better than the others. It is worth noting that If the marks on the cam lock pinions don’t land within the arrows, it’s worth taking the Chuck off and trying it in a different position before adjusting the studs. Sometimes it just fits better in one particular position.

[@rexmyers991]

This has been your most valuable video (for me) yet. Thanks, Adam

[@Yogurtmeat]

the little tweaking tips in there are really good, thanks!

[@BruceDWolcott]

I really appreciate you tutorial for us newbies, great information

[@Rich1ab]

Great explanation! Thanks Abom!❤

[@DarrellAustin-j7g]

Exactly what i was looking for. How to properly install my D1 6 studs. I have one not properly installed and when i am tightening, the cam lack continues to spin 360. Thank you.

[@jimdean7335]

Good info, thanks for doing this.

[@mfc4591]

Great teaching content, thank you Adam.

[@jbkbrand]

Thanks for the beginning education video. Indeed a place to start but I wish you would have said that basic is “never” basic and acceptable should “never” be acceptable. My dad and grandpa told me that “acceptable” means you quit trying to improve and that should “never” be acceptable. I love how you explain and show different tooling and techniques. You are very good sir. They would show me how to do something. Take the measurements. Completely disassemble it. Hand me the tools. And say “now beat me”! They were teaching me to “teach” myself and be better than them.

[@davidchavez81]

Even for us whose been doing it a while, its good to get back to the basics again. Plus learn ways to provide training for others, keeping in mind the most important things.

[@atvheads]

Sweden here. I have been working 40 years in the business, and i did not know the trick about centring the part by loosing one of the e jaws, and tightening the opposite 2. But i am self learned by the way. i guess that it is the small play in the spiral disk that makes it to adjust.

[@Awegner176]

I was wondering when you'd replace the stock chuck! Thanks, always, for the educational content Adam.

[@allalkalda6166]

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[@colinfahidi9983]

into what?

[@markshort9098]

@@colinfahidi9983 🤣🤣🤣

[@petemclinc]

@@colinfahidi9983 Whirling Dervish...

[@hfdzl]

Thanks Adam, gained knowledge on the Camlok design. Never knew the were adjustable.

[@markrosa5575]

Great job, sir, as always.

[@jameslmorehead]

Adam, you should check out moving away from the blue shop towels to the Wypall L40 wipers. They hold together so much better and are much less prone to shedding fiber. They cost about the same per sheet, but come in many more form factors. I'll use one as a reusable shop towel 4 or 5 times before needing to toss it.

[@ydonl]

You know a bunch of people are always whining about how he's always pushing products... right? :-)

[@patrickdougherty2777]

i bought a rusty 3 jaw chuck at auction thinking that I could make a turntable for welding. Thanks to your video I now know how to clean up the chuck and have an idea how to mount it. Thanks.

[@davejohnson2269]

Thanks, Adam! I often wondered about that! I kind of figured it out on my own, but you confirmed what I thought was the correct way to do it.

[@kennethfrick9879]

Adam! Thanks for the beginner tips for us home machinist! 😀

[@Scottforyoutube]

Thanks Adam! As you said I'm teaching myself through trial and error along with youtube in my garage. These topics seem elementary to guys that have been around and have a mentor but for me, it's really helpful! Another issue along the same lines is what to expect if you indicate the faces of the chuck? I have learned a lot watching you and very much appreciate the basics videos! Thanks!

[@jeffkeller1669]

Great info! I just learned something new.

[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for the instructions thanks for sharing

[@sheelaandrews7321]

Tq just got interested in Lathe machine. Bought an EMCO Maximat V13 Made in Austria with some missing parts.

[@jimmyboles3409]

As always great explanation on your videos!

[@bturnbough]

I didn't know anything about this existing before this video. Great content!

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Adom, Your so good explaining everything always, and every time it's useful, saw one fellow who had run out and tapped on his one jaw to fix about 25-30 thou. run out , but when he was turning his chuck I notice that one of his cam lock pins was short of the locking mark all were at 4-5 O clock but one was at 2, and think his run out was from that. You agree? love your videos so much and always learn some thing, 👍👍👍👍

[@Gottenhimfella]

That condition shouldn't cause runout, it just means that the corresponding stud is screwed too deep into the chuck body. The line around the stud should be at about the same level as the other lines, either flush with the mounting face or just clear outside of it. The only effect will be that the clamping will not be as effective for that stud, so the stud will not get pulled with the same force. I guess if it's a chuck with only three studs, and one of them is really not under much tension compared to the others, you might get a slight wobble which as you get further from the chuck presents as radial runout.

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Thanks Adam, much better mounting platform then my chinessium bench top rig. 3 threaded bolts.

[@noonespecial9840]

I don't have my lathe yet, but it was Very helpful.

[@le3045acp]

i also will try and check runout in all 6 positions and one will almost always have the least runout then i mark it and it always goes in the same way from then on

[@glennfelpel9785]

Nice idea, had not thought of that consideration. Good one thank you. I will do so as well.

[@langbros.1907]

Great Channel. Always a pleasure watching you do you thing!

[@thomasmitchell6921]

Excellent Adam

[@b-camaks785]

So many questions answered, thank you for that Adam

[@RichFife]

That's all we use are the D1-6's... Love the simplicity and locking. 💪

[@Carlos-oz5dw]

I do like you Adam including a meticulous cleaning, besides I always spray WD-40 or diesel on the camlocks and taper zone. Thank you a lot for your information and motivate the young people to approach at this fascinating and important trade.

[@TedRoza]

Hi Adam. Nice setup & Install. But ... I think I noticed 2 pin punch marks on the chuck being Installed. I have a fairly new Hafcol Steelmaster Lathe, which is similar to the PM Lathe. Generally on a new lathe there is a Timing Mark on the Spindle O.D. near the cam lock, whick is lined up on a chuck. When the chuck is mounted & you are satisfied with the bare minimum runout, if there is No Mark on the chuck place a mark on the chuck lined up with the Spindle mark, so that the chuck can always be fitted in the same location Hence the timing marks. Whether 3 or 4 or 6 Jaw chucks or even a face plate, all should be the same.

[@jimhailmann7052]

absolutely great video, thanks

[@EddywaKenya]

thanks so much... had this problem too,

[@captcory]

where can I buy camlock studs for d1-6 if my new 4jaw didn't come with them?

[@MrHanky_YT]

Having soft jaws that can be bored to your needs is a great option for getting parts to run true on a non adjustable chuck

[@dougmaz1]

That was Brilliant I bought a new lathe with the cam lock and when I started using it I had to put in the pins but I screwed them down as far as I could because I didn’t want any play on the there’d and when I put the chuck on the lathe I wondered why the marks only moved a little but it was tight so I set up the first turning job and started machining well I got a big surprise when all of a sudden the chuck fell out with the job still attached it put a mark on the lathe bed and hit the splash back making a hell of a noise and frightening the S#*t out of me so I slackened the pins back a little and it was a lot better but not correct BUT after watching your video I’m going straight to my work shop and set up the pins exactly the way you have shown me. I can’t thank you enough. How do you keep your chuck so clean it looks like new there are no scratches and stains on it so what do you use. Also your splash back on the lathe looks like you have just bought it so clean can you please show us how it’s done maybe another video. I live in Australia and made a few Model Steam Engine’s and I love it and I’m learning all the time thanks to people like you.Cheers Doug.

[@walterteige7567]

Thank you

[@ls2005019227]

Basic? Yes....but would've been helpful to have seen this years ago when I was removing & replacing the chuck/studs, to use the chuck for workholding on a mill. This video will definitely help those starting out machining.