Soviet lathe maintenance

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for all the feedback 🤛🤛 i appreciate it a lot.

[@StoianAtanasov]

Stay safe!

[@awake.collective]

You're the man, look forward to seeing you turn some stuff and use it.

[@ProtonOne11]

I hope someone told you to never put solder in a screwed wire terminal. Solder is too soft and moves under pressure, so the screw terminals get loose over time, and then they start to get weak connection, heat up, and melt the connector...

[@sarisniper7990]

🤔🤨😵😵‍💫😎💥👍lathe machine You connected the 3-phase wires in the box with a copper piece, which is 1 phase under the power cut, the points with the lighting any devices 1 phase with the points to turn off the devices other lighting does not need three phases, only one phase this is a mistake, a big mistake thank God for your safety if you did not put a circuit breaker for protection you would have had a disaster

[@sarisniper7990]

🤔🤨😵😵‍💫😎💥👍lathe machine You connected the 3-phase wires in the box with a copper piece, which is 1 phase under the power cut, the points with the lighting any devices 1 phase with the points to turn off the devices other lighting does not need three phases, only one phase this is a mistake, a big mistake thank God for your safety if you did not put a circuit breaker for protection you would have had a disaster\\The important thing is that you fixed the mistake by cutting the copper piece and isolating it from the rest of the Three face

[@Kami8705]

Way oil for the slide surfaces, not grease. Grease will catch chips, oil will create a glide surface

[@chrismoffitt950]

Agreed, even air tool oil will do in a pinch as it's nice and light.

[@artemiasalina1860]

@@chrismoffitt950 On my ways I use chainsaw bar oil. It's similar to way oil in that it sticks to the ways instead of just running off. Works pretty well and you can get it by the gallon at most hardware stores. For spindle bearings I use ATF, since it's essentially just 5W oil. For gears (change gears and inside the apron) I just use 90W gear oil.

[@rbhe357]

Came here to say the same

[@waskier4842]

Consider the Way oil as a method of flushing contaminates off the ways preventing Way wear causing inability to maintain tolerances. Then you'll need new Ways. Oil everything. Keep the Ways CLEAN!

[@Ants_Pants]

Got it 👍

[@bitpit2243]

You removed the oil filler and put grease in it. You should have put oil into the oil fill holes (the round buttons with a small spring loaded ball bearing in the middle). Use an oil can with a small tip.

[@Ants_Pants]

Your correct

[@artemiasalina1860]

Those little balls aren't grease fittings, they're oil caps. You take an oil can and press down on the spring loaded ball and squirt some oil in. The balls keep dirt and chips from getting in.

[@Piruprkl]

My friend was a lathe operator some 20 years ago and when I asked what oil did he use in the gearboxes the answer was as long as it´s wet it´s OK. Those nipples what you opened from cross slides and tried to open from the tailstock are used to fill with pump oil can. Use low viscosity oil. Upper sight glass in headstock gearbox is for checking that the oil flows when running the lathe. Thread template is the plate on top of the middle gearbox, every lever on that gearbox controls the feed of the tool post carriage. There is usually two different set of pitch for feed, coarse feed and thread feed in mm and inch. Hope all of it helped. Nice video

[@Ants_Pants]

thanks

[@SideKickStudios]

My uncle used to say about soviet stuff: If it's not leaking oil, it's out of oil!

[@jameshopkins1260]

Kinda like a Harley Davidson, LOL

[@domenicvisconti2252]

I not sure what I like more, your humour or the content.

[@Ants_Pants]

I like the humor perosnally

[@domenicvisconti2252]

@@Ants_Pants I think they go hand in hand. Keep up the videos!

[@CSkwirl]

No grease for the carriage ways, it will trap metal particles and dirt and wear them out, you need to clean them completely and use way oil

[@Ants_Pants]

Got it

[@djlou4762]

this guy dont back down from anything!

[@mikehunt3222]

I saw everyone already said no grease on the ways, use way oil, so I won’t repeat that, but another thing is never weld or grind over the ways without covering them with a welding blanket. And that lathe is new compared to mine. Mine was built in the late ‘30s and is still going strong. The older lathes are 100 times the machines that newer ones are as long as they were taken care of. What helps a lot is watching a lot of You Tube videos.

[@bradcrossman5068]

Your engineer resource sounds like the kinda guy that if you ask him what time it is, he'll tell you how his watch is made... I love that saying. Cheers Lad!

[@Ants_Pants]

Haha so true

[@williamnoel5092]

You continue to amaze me. Love your big brain...

[@Ants_Pants]

i don't see any brain lol, maybe i should look in a mirror :O

[@willwade1101]

Back when you installed the lathe I gave you a link to a USNavy manual for machinists. In it shows everything you need to set up a machine shop, how to maintain the equipment and how to set up the equipment. It also has the speeds and feeds a machine should be run for different types of metal. In short, read that manual and you will have the same book knowledge as someone who has spent 6 months in school for machining.

[@Ants_Pants]

Could you send me the link again? i seem to have lost it

[@cooperhowk5935]

i would be interested to.

[@MazeFrame]

Where do I find this document?

[@traydrdev]

KZbin automatically hides comments with links

[@cooperhowk5935]

Maybe ants can then put the link above in the description

[@andrepienaar6459]

Hi Andris, please keep in mind that if you want to machine something long, there must be enough room behind the chuck so that you can stick it through. As the lathe is standing now, it isn't possible.

[@CoroaEntertainment]

It's ok, because if he needs that type of length, he can always cut a hole through the stone wall and cap off the outside when not needed. I wouldn't put it past him doing something like that. :-)

[@Ants_Pants]

This lathe does not have a open chuck. Check in video.

[@gordonagent7037]

Hi Andris, if you get to ever do some serious machining you will understand and appreciate the value of having a good heavy machine to work on. The lathe and area look organised and tidy now, well done

[@SPUDHOME]

@@CoroaEntertainment he would also “CUT” a hole in the end of the lathe.

[@AudiGarnele]

​@@Ants_Pants It should be hollow, 34mm all the way with Morse 5 cone at the chuck end. Maybe someone did some special work and plugged the hole.

[@lancemitchell7883]

Sage advice about electrical connections 👍

[@Ants_Pants]

🤛

[@SuperMAZ007]

I was told by my mentor that the rails on the Lathe need to be oiled at a fixed rate. Grease will start sticking metal shavings into the surfaces and ruin the rails over time. Best thing is to clean the lathe after every work session and use engine or hydraulic oil to oil the surfaces. As for the oiling system good call taking care of it now. Over filling is not a issue on these more oil the better. 1K62 has a similar oiling mechanism but with older Lathes they have a pushing at the end of the spindle shaft. If that runs dry you can split the pushing or just size up the machine. Seen 2 lathes that are unusable because of oiling issues. Actually you can redo things later if you want to, the glasses to determine the oil level are not great. Also this lathe has probably or had a cork gasket at some point. 1K62 has at least a pivoting top cover, this one is just bolted shut. Not a great design in my opinion. Also the wax inside the electric motor was some very old grease that was overdue for a change. It had started to turn into soap LOL. Over all im happy you did what needed to be done and had ton of fun watching this video.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@mikestarkey7989]

I'm not an engineer mechanic or anything like that, but I do enjoy your films, all of them including the the farm/home works.

[@Sequesterer]

Super great episode "How I made my first round nut" And also huge thanks for explaining thinking and reasoning. have a nice weekend :)

[@angelitafortner314]

Hello Andris . . . No matter what. . . you still make it work. It’s fantastic to receive a lot of helpful feedback and xtra tips. I’m sure all your fans enjoy how you have such a great work ethic and most of all it’s your personality which draws us to be your fans. Thank you so much Andris. God bless you and your family🕊

[@Ants_Pants]

Many thanks!

[@bigchiefbear]

Another awesome video. Your sense of humour is amazing 😅. Come on Guys lots more new subscribers is a must😊

[@jameslawson8193]

Man, you make me laugh every episode! Best channel on YT!!

[@Ants_Pants]

so kind

[@Vein1986]

Basically on the lathe you don't use grease, practically anywhere you just use different kind of oils. For the springed ball thingies you need hard tipped oiler

[@Ants_Pants]

i need to find one. Not sure what they are called in Estonian though

[@obierice4747]

@@Ants_Pants not sure if it helps but it in finnish it is called 'tippakannu'. you just push the ball down with the tip of it. thank you for the videos, enjoying them.

[@Vein1986]

@@Ants_Pants go to tractor supply, find one with metal "snout" and metal end. Buy two or three of them. In one keep way oil (light oil) in one keep gear oil and third one you can use for cuting oil. I'm lazy and I use engine oil everywhere ;)

[@Ants_Pants]

@@Vein1986 i tried with a syringe. Seems to work.

[@Vein1986]

@@Ants_Pantssure it will work :) Only issue is that syringe is little bit pain in the arse when you oil it often :)

[@carlthor91]

Perfect early winter project. De grease, and clean, and oil the lathe. Rest of the winter, MAKE CHIPS! Best wishes from Northern Canada.

[@Ants_Pants]

Already de-greased it:D took me about 20mins to re-oil all the raceways, i kept grease in the endstock screw, did not see a issue there.

[@bob5074]

7) chip guard on the rear of the machine to protect the stonework from oil, coolant, and chips.

[@billyhaddock5540]

Ants Pants, ur craziness of how u do things is top notch. lv ur Soviet green Lathe.. engineering and science put-together..

[@Ants_Pants]

hehe

[@xzytqweo3538]

Good job Andris. See ya next time.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@bugandmommy]

No matter how smart you are, and you are so very genius, your personality is the best!

[@Ants_Pants]

thanks

[@the_zule]

Andris, ALWAYS COVER THE WAYS WHEN YA WELD AROUND THE LATHE… splatter definitely not good for the machine… and never ground your welder through bearings or gears on the machine.

[@kamilbednarz227]

In fast turning machines traditional bulbs should be used. Leds and fluorescent lights are basically blinking fast. Bulbs with wolfram filament glows steady. It's better to see movement.

[@peterouellette3874]

Nice going, Ant

[@dandycoxcomb5813]

love that you upload videos so often 🙏

[@Ants_Pants]

working hard!

[@chrispiper6269]

Wow! That's some work fella!

[@mavision6525]

You made it like new again.

[@jerryburton6825]

Love to hear you use the language

[@mariuszr1391]

Hello Andris. This lathe can be very useful. With some practice you can make new rollers for the tracks of the excavator or new bushings. You can make many spare parts yourself. Old lathes are usually better than cheap new ones. Especially much more accurate. There are many tutorial videos here so you can quickly learn how to use them. The water pump you will need a lot. These old cutting tools must not get hot. Otherwise they will dull faster than your chainsaw on concrete.

[@Ants_Pants]

😂😂👍👍

[@AudiGarnele]

You should check that spindle and feed gearbox oil pumps are working, because this lathe is lubricated by oil gear pumps. Very often they are worn out. The uppper sight glass next to the chuck is for that. You need to check that the rear spindle thrust bearings are lubricated, to do so, you need to remove that heavy cover and at the rear you will find round plug. The oil should just drip on that rear bearing. Oil pump fills that rectungular container under the cover and then through tubes lubricates the bearings. The tube at the rear that you tried to remove is for oil return from that bearing. For feed box you need to remove that plate with feed chart and the pump should fill up that chamber, then it will leak inside the box through the holes. Gear pumps will work only if lathe spins in the turning direction. Oil from slide gearbox and from other gearboxes often leaks though bolt holes, because they are going through, straight to the oil. Mine was leaking through spindle switch lever bolts at the bottom. There is no seals in this lathe. As others already mentioned, no grease for the lathe, only oil. For theese oiling nipples with springy ball, buy oil can with brass tip, works very well. You should also clean felt scrapers on the slides, because they definitely are full of chips or maybe even worn and won't hold any oil.

[@Ants_Pants]

Good tips

[@charlesangell_bulmtl]

Andris, your diligence & persistence will carry you through to success. Apparently your choice of machine & an abundance of knowledgeable commentary are a big plus👍

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for that!

[@barbscarrow7300]

Great video. You should now be ready to lathe away. I can't wait to see it working❤🇨🇦

[@kirk467]

Good luck my friend! At least you try things and you succeed brother! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrissmith7655]

Hilarious!!! Many thanks. From UK.

[@kjstutzman7692]

You are so talented, diagnosing and repairing this older equipment! But I still think your comic phrases are the best part of your videos! “Pouring oil on gears gives me a boner” A Soviet gear box will run on dry forever, Where as that China crap will give out before you hit start! This will make a great toilet paper holder, especially if you have to use it while in shop. Half the fun of these videos is watching a few more times to see how many of these phrases that are missed. Because you were still chuckling over the last one! 😂 Onward and upward my friend! Yes the conveyor belt is on the down load! 😅

[@Ants_Pants]

lol

[@1944chevytruck]

You are good a fixing things!

[@rayperoni4142]

Hello Andris,your videos are quite interesting and enjoyable.Keep it up on this track and everybody will be happy!

[@jeroend6350]

Great episode again Andris👍

[@DougVarty-wx8gl]

andris use way oil for all the surfaces and clean clean clean the cleaner it is the better work you will do. No more grease on the ways you'll really have a mess when you start to machine love your stuff your a hell of a talented man

[@Ants_Pants]

got it

[@SPUDHOME]

Ants. The way the shop where you work, maintains, and repairs the lathe. Will be perfect for your lathe. The men in your shop know how. They are experienced, your climate, your temperatures,

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tips!

[@davidbray4338]

Hello from Alberta, Canada! Had to comment on what a great effort, truly a amazing job done! Your videos are a true joy to watch! Love your sense of humour! Keep it coming, thank you for your effort and posting so often…….makes our cold winter days shorter.

[@Ants_Pants]

thanks David

[@bradcrossman5068]

Cold in Alberta? I'm taking the convertible out today here in New Brunswick! Cheeers from Sussex!

[@petermamo560]

Hi Antis, another great video. I love how thorough you are, you are a very knowledgable man, all the trades that you have knowledge of is truly amazing. I also love how you make sure everything is safe. It is a pleasure watching you work. Thank you very much. Look forward to the next video. 🎉

[@Ants_Pants]

I appreciate that!

[@TheJimcrooks800]

Hi Andris, I was born in 1959 so maybe I should get myself to a museum too ;) The lathe is a mind-bogging piece of engineering that my father would probably have loved - he was a toolmaker for most of his working life. I just can't begin to think of what you will eventually accomplish with the machine but hey, a line of round nuts could be profitable - not! Thanks as always for the entertainment!

[@Ants_Pants]

I will buy another and send it your way maye 👍

[@AW-Services]

Can't fault you for effort. Great job on the lathe electrics

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks 👍

[@denniscarreno5882]

Camouflage green looks good Andris!

[@Ants_Pants]

yes

[@RuedigerEtzold]

Friday Evening Blockbuster 😄

[@deborahfaulk5532]

I’m out of town for 3 weeks and will have to catch up on your videos when I get home. Take care Andris , I can’t wait to see all your episodes!

[@Ants_Pants]

Have fun

[@deborahfaulk5532]

@@Ants_Pants thank you

[@deborahfaulk5532]

You’re lathe looks great, is there anything you can’t do?! I doubt it! I like your Mustang shirt. Have a wonderful day Andris, take care

[@thepubliceye]

Oil is used on the slides and guides because the fit is to close for grease, a standard oil squirt can push the ball down and add a drop of oil. The motor should also use a drop of oil every so often.

[@Sparkey]

The racing green paint looks great.

[@Ants_Pants]

I think so too!

[@Birch_Lv]

Nice cyberpunk cap 👌

[@hansmuller9121]

Oh Oh Andris, great paint and wooden beams under the lathe. A lathe must always be aligned with a very precise spirit level. You start replacing cables --- but why not replace all cables right away? All the grease has to come off the sliding surfaces again! And filling in oil was a fun idea without checking whether the oil pump was pumping at all. There are many videos showing how to overhaul and operate a lathe, even if it is not a Russian one, the old machines are almost all similar. So have fun with the machine and . Greetings from Berlin

[@Ants_Pants]

True

[@chrislindquist2003]

Personal Santa Claus comes through again! Great video Andris 👍

[@Ants_Pants]

always

[@brandygray5894]

Lathe turned out great looking, hope it serves you well!

[@Ants_Pants]

I hope so too!

[@bartbritz8078]

Lol....lots of effort for a round nut...Thanks Andris love your channel.

[@Ants_Pants]

Haha 😅

[@johnferris2919]

Once again, Personal Santa Claus for the win.

[@JP22095]

Cool video. Enjoyed seeing how the lathe came out.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks bud 👍

[@scrunion]

You're doing great man, making the impossible possible. Also... lathe! 😁

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks! 👍

[@Haakonisak]

I love the way you banter Ivans engineering, we neighbours knows why. The reason they make things work without oil is because they HATE to maintain equipment. That's why their fighterjets keeps falling from the sky for no other reason than the engine catching fire. They cannot use the motor from an old lathe, it would never get in the air because it weights hundred millions of kilo.

[@Ants_Pants]

lol

[@AAaa-wu3el]

Maaankey, you couldn't even paint that all things made by Russian Drank Ivan.

[@АнтонКуко]

It's offensive to call the whole nation Ivans! I think Russians also have offensive nicknames for Finns, I know about Chukhons, for example.

[@Haakonisak]

@@АнтонКуко Bad booze ruins Ivans brain so he only care about getting his next bottle, not about the world around him. I grew up in close proximity to the Russian border, know his attitude and could care less about Ivans feelings

[@АнтонКуко]

@@Haakonisak Alcohol is a national tragedy! But are you so surprised that "Ivans" don't want peace considering how you feel about them?

[@Svein-Erik]

Thank you. I have worked with such old lathes, some of the equipment actually from the ussr we used at workschool back in the 90s here in Norway. Solid equipment and it didn't give us any problems that I can remember, definitely built to last 👍🙏🙂not even with complete amateurs as students when we had no idea about cutting speed combined with feeding speed, so many cutting steels we broke before we learned how to use them. 😄

[@Ants_Pants]

😂👍

[@rondadrolshagen9482]

Hi Andris, according to my other half he said where your gears are you need to be able to open the covers because it's a two speed gears if it's too close to the wall you won't be able to open the covers and change gear speed. Normally on top of the machine the caps that have springs on them are oil caps to fill the machine. You are so funny! You should use oil on the slides (Ways) and not grease the grease will collect metal shavings. Also on the threads on the table should have oil. There is a spring ball on top where you put grease your suppose to use oil not grease and not remove the ball but use a oil filler push down fill with oil it will re- seal itself when you remove the filler. The spring balls that you are removing are not suppose to be removed. All and all good job. It looks good in that green color. You may need all them tools specially if you need to make something for Joseph. We have a feeling you will be doing some rethinking on some stuff as you get use to using the Lathe and the tooling you will need to use for it. I hope your manual for it comes soon. Good idea with the mats.. it's going to be great to watch you learn how to use a lathe. Ouch wait for the item to cool before you pick it up... or use gloves.. see you next Friday have a great weekend! 😊 another great video.

[@Ants_Pants]

got it

[@DanielJackD]

Good Job! The dark green looks way better 😌

[@Ants_Pants]

yup i agree

[@carloskawasaki656]

Awesome, another week end who start with you, thank you for sharing, have a nice week end withyour family 👍👍👍👍

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you! You too!

[@brianelliot2719]

Thanks Andris…Time to make something nice for your family with the lathe. Flower vase? Candle holder set? Game of some sort? Chess pieces? Figurines? I always feel more motivated when I’m making Christmas or birthday presents with my lathe (wood). Thanks for the video.

[@Ants_Pants]

i wanna get a wood lathe too one day. that would be cool. Think i would use that more often then this one

[@koskiUU]

1:11:25 That sliding thing under the shelf is a pressure roller to secure suitcases during transport. As the shelf itself, It's a part of van racking and shelfing system.

[@Ants_Pants]

ohhh :o

[@CoroaEntertainment]

When you were making that round nut, the cutting bit should of been at an angle to the workpiece (the same angle you used for the thin cutting bit). That's why there are so many indents in the locking base... to allow you to get the proper cutting bit angle. It also gives you more clearance when the moving base gets close to the spinning chuck. Btw, that thin cutting bit that you were using, is actually used at 90 degrees to the spinning metal to make it easy to cut off sections, like you would do when making rings, bushings and sleeves.

[@Ants_Pants]

Got it

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Love the cold war Soviet tank green! Save all old parts. Machine steel is not cheap.

[@robertstewart7744]

Nice job with the grease. Great video.

[@francisbaker9366]

Hi Andris if you use a couple or three pullies you can use the mechanical advantage to move the lathe and use the skid steer as a anchor and a couple of strong mounted eyes in the wall too pull the lathe back into position just a thought 😊

[@christopherputland3640]

Thank you andris for a very good video.😂

[@hydrusavitus]

The bottom oil check port on the top part (gearbox) of the machine is showing the oil level in that part (gearbox) you need to fill oil until it is 1/2-3/4 full (the port, not the gearbox 😄). The oil check port on the top (highest) is a flow-through check. There is a pump somewhere in the gearbox which pumps oil to the reservoir - the square box which you filled with oil 😆 From there it flows to several parts which need oiling when the machine is running. When the machine is running, you must see oil flowing through the top check port. If there is no oil flow, you will mess up the gears and bearings. Use oil (there are special oils for this) to lubricate the ways tailstock, etc... don't use grease! It will stick to the parts, collect dust and shavings and will clog oil passages, disabling proper lubrication. Good luck with the machine and don't get killed 😉.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@tdimccullough]

Here in the UK that colour of green is known as British racing green, not exactly a sports car, but looks well

[@bradcrossman5068]

That's what it reminded me of. I think it needs some pin striping!

[@neilhansen5663]

Good job

[@henriqueaguiarsp]

Imagine o tamanho do trabalho para deixar essa máquina limpa e lubrificada.. muito trabalho! Ants, você sempre muito corajoso e persistente em seu trabalho. Parabéns

[@lodollar23]

Fantastic video bro!

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the visit

[@TylerDurden0331]

Cool little Soviet Pixar Lamp. Greetings Andris :)

[@Ants_Pants]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@joecallahan3379]

Need is irrelevant, want is necessary for happiness, one cannot have to many toys, I like it, a monster lathe and Joseph!!!!!!

[@bradcrossman5068]

Amen brother!

[@andybetts23]

Love the way you go about getting this thing up and running oiled and greased, that would so be me, Get it done, not looking to mass produce anything, just ready now to make the odd ThingamaBob. kudos man

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks bro

[@oldpukindog]

Hey bro I was born in 1959. I'm not ready for a museum. Just kidding that was funny though. I'm old but still enjoy a laugh.

[@Ants_Pants]

Ohh 😅👍

[@hannesstohanzl3060]

I love His dry sense of Humor

[@skillstacker]

Heck yeah, the mighty lathe! You gonna start doing some wood turning videos maybe? LOL would be cool to see. Glad you got this thing running well.

[@Ants_Pants]

i tried 1 project lol

[@MadHatter764]

It’s a metal lathe....waaay overpowered for wood.

[@konstantin88181]

55:22 Yes, welding next to a precise metal slide, what could possibly go wrong? =) Also it was phisically painfull to watch you "milling" that nut.... Actually motor in "star" config will run smoother but will not provide full power, and connected in "triangle" will run at full power but will draw a lot of amps. And your motor is connected in "star" already 51:30.

[@Ants_Pants]

hope it did not leave a scar :D

[@rossnolan2883]

Brilliant 🤩

[@kirk467]

That’s a parting tool and it’s for cutting the part off to size and the chuck should be turning slowly towards you to part it off! You need make use of the coolant pump, it keeps your tool sharp! Keeps from burning a tool also Andris! Our longest lathe was 30 feet long and used for boat propeller shafts, l think we had one of the biggest machine shops in Lake Charles, Louisiana! I just know machinists are a different type of people! Everything they do is perfect! lol 😂 Their machines are bolted down to precision grouted mounting pads! I’m not that perfect because I’m a Welder, we work in 1/8ths! lol 😂

[@Ants_Pants]

Holy cow thats huge

[@homerjaysimpson1890]

a lathe will come in handy for you. just imagine you can produce any size of bolt, shaft or bushing for your machines. And those things do wear out massively on excavators and bulldozers! Over time you will find a lot more usecases for it and will be happy to have it. Very good job!

[@Ants_Pants]

Yup

[@chrisfairbrother9197]

“I will never use the coolant” you said, the first job you spray something on the workpiece to help cutting😅 if you try to drill a large hole say 1”, you will definitely need coolant. Modern coolant is synthetic and does not deteriorate and smell like soluble oil. You will need a small tap in the coolant line where you can reach it from the front of the lathe to control the flow, otherwise you will drown yourself when the coolant hits the chuck. Keep making the videos, everything you do is interesting 👍👍👍

[@Ants_Pants]

Think i will use the spray cutting oil

[@argonthesad]

Nice job!

[@Tuurs]

looks really good now bud on to the next project

[@Ants_Pants]

Will do

[@martinfrance9791]

Well. I think. It looks fantastic. and you have done a great job. as for your operating skills I cannot see job offers flooding in as a Centre Lathe Turner, but it will be good fun learning. lovely video mate as always thank you for up loading.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks

[@UncleMort]

A self grinding machine, nice.

[@Ants_Pants]

Very good ✌😂

[@frosteone1670]

Nice lathe! I'd love to have one that size.

[@Ants_Pants]

You do alot of lathe work? I sadly don't

[@frosteone1670]

@@Ants_Pants I spent several years working in a machine shop which had a lathe about twice the size of the one you have. Made many things on the lathe, some of which are sleeves for worn out bearing holes, auto driveshafts, bronze bushings, stepped shafts for electric motors, drivers for bearing installation, etc. Really liked working with the lathe.

[@robdixon945]

Thanks for the show Andris 🍻 🇦🇺

[@Ants_Pants]

No problem 👍

[@MrHugawa]

lol, as soon as you were about to pick up your finished round nut, I thought.."I wonder if that is still hot". lol, got my answer. great video, so very entertaining... thx!!

[@Ants_Pants]

that sucked for about 5minutes then it was fine :D

[@nevillesmith9795]

Hi Andris. I trust u are well. Not sure if you already have it but i suggest you get those blue plastic "cups" like the guys use when they remove hydraulic connections to temporary close the holes.

[@Ants_Pants]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@Ants_Pants cool😑👌🏼

[@Ants_Pants]

@@nevillesmith9795 i have them Nevill

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@Ants_Pants awesome. They will come it very handy. Trust me

[@kirk467]

Andris, the rails that the turret moves on towards the spindle are called the “ways “, it’s very important to keep those cleaned and oiled down with what’s called way oil! Don’t ask me about it, I just was a welder in a machine shop for 37 years and it’s what I heard the machinist saying! The boss would get on their butts about it! The Ways are what the tolerances evolve around! They’re very precision and I’ve seen the machinist pulling the whole machine out, wrapping it up and sending it out on a eighteen wheeler to get repaired by a professional precision company! I imagine it costs them a lot of bucks! lol 😂 I’ve heard of them selling the old lathes because they were too worn out and wouldn’t machine right anymore! They would wipe them down with solvent and re-oil them! You might want to figure out some kind of cover for yours if you don’t plan on using it every day my friend! The littlest bit of grinding dust is bad on them also, they have to stay grit free! Just a tip my friend! Something I picked up along the way and if you tack weld anything in the lathe! You need to ground to the chuck jaws, you don’t want the current grounding through the machine and you can also turn the power off when welding in the lathe! I’ve tacked and welded plenty of drive shafts together in the lathe! That’s another good thing the lathe is good for, cutting the ends off a bent drive shaft and replacing the tubing and rewelding the old ends back on! But we had a balancing machine that they used to rebalance the drive shafts! Best of my knowledge on that my friend! Good luck and don’t wear a loose shirt around the lathe while it’s turning! I’ve seen shirts ripped off from the shirt not being buttoned up! Dangerous, but watching the machine cutting the material off is really cool Andris! Good luck and be safe! Thanks for sharing, Kirk from Louisiana USA sending prayers and good vibes for you and your family my brother! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻✌🏻🇪🇪🇺🇸🇪🇪🇺🇸🇪🇪🇺🇸🇪🇪🙋🏼👍🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@Ants_Pants]

Got it 👍