Lever clamping modification for the mini lathes tailstock - Part 1

[@plang42]

I only stumbled onto your videos last week while recovering from surgery. I have a large lathe 300 x 900 (2hp) but I also bought a mini lathe the same as yours, for the sole purpose of improving it. I had lost interest in it a year ago, because it is so poorly finished. BUT your videos have inspired me to have another go at making it (way) better than it is now! I especially like the sewing machine motor upgrade as the standard 600w motor is underpowered and noisy, there is an 800w motor (sewing machine motor on ebay) available, so I'm getting one of those. 👍 Thank you again for your great videos and please keep making more 🦘

[@LordOfTamarac]

Seeing a machinist using Phillips fasteners for anything “what are thooooooseee” Great videos, keep the uploads coming!

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hehe, thanks!

[@CRILIKk]

Your passion for machining lifts my thinking & ability every time i watch a new video so thank you & keep it up 🙏🏽

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you so much! Really happy to hear!

[@CRILIKk]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter can I ask where or what model the milling attachment is as I’m looking at something for myself also?

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@CRILIKk I improvised it. It is the table of a drillpress mounted onto the mini lathes cross slide. On the drillpress table, I mounted a drill vise. In my video on the compound slide angle modification you can see how I did it. It's not the most rigid solution but more or less works so far :)

[@CRILIKk]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter ahh yes just watched it again , thank you but one last question is the 4jaw chuck you are using 100mm & how do you find it , I’m looking at the 125mm but not sure if it’s going to be too big on the mini lathe?

[@garthkay-hards2427]

So many lathe hobbiests put the little Chinese 7 x ? CJ0618 down. Yes, it does come with faults normally, but if one is prepared to do some upgrades it can be a very capably little machine - even milling, as you are showing. After months of online research I bought one and it came with the expected problems which I'm slowly working through. I'm also making more adapters for milling and I love the idea of yours to square up and use your drill press plate as a cross slide support (in your other video). Well done. This is what a hobby is all about.

[@guerillagardener2237]

I have the 7*14 and I love it, I need to replace the bearings only having used it a few times but I expected that. For the price point this little thing is more than I expected it to be. Everything on the lathe can be easily replaced or upgraded and they can cut steal easily with the right tools and a little bit of attention to rigidity.

[@rb67mustang]

First, I would like to say it's amazing what you've been able to do with your mini lathe. Being a retired machinist and having every machine at my disposal to perform my job, it hurts me that a person with your ability has to work so hard because you lack the machines to do the job quicker and easier. To be honest, I inherited a Harbor Freight lathe virtually identical to the lathe you have, but I didn't have a milling machine. I looked at all the mini mills that many people are using, but I wanted something bigger and better. I searched for a while looking at Bridgeport's, and most of them were to expensive. Then I found one that needed repair and I bought it. I've been fixing it up and soon, I'll be doing a few modifications to my mini lathe. The problem I have now is eventually, I'll need a bigger lathe. I like what you're doing, and I subscribed to your channel and I will follow your work. Thank you for sharing, and showing others that there's more than one way to make the parts you need, and to be able to push your machines to above and beyond what the manufacturer thought could be done with their equipment.

[@1crazypj]

I worked as a 'precision turner' (

[@eddietowers5595]

You my friend, are very resourceful with that lathe doing milling pieces.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Haha :) If you haven't other options on hand, you have to be creative :) Thanks for your comment

[@eddietowers5595]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter Exactly. I remember many years ago, when I had my 7"x12" mini-lathe and I adapted the Taig milling attachment to my mini-lathe and like your idea it worked! Something like this: taigtools.com/product/milling-attachment/ only it cost $25 at the time. It's one of the reasons why I liked this video, takes me back to the days. By the way awesome channel and content.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@eddietowers5595 Thank you very much! A milling attachment as in the link would be great. I might buy one some day. Unfortunately it costs a bit more than 25 bucks today :)

[@danielabbey7726]

Really elegant design work, Sir! Can't wait for the finished product in Part 2.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you very much for your kind words! I really do appreciate that.

[@emil92056]

Thanks for sharing, keep this style with the raw machining sound, I like that a lot better then added music....

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you for your comment. And thanks for your kind feedback. I really do appreciate that. Happy to hear, you like it!

[@ke0kie]

Most milling seen on a lathe project, really cool!

[@f4dphantomII]

Sure makes me appreciate my milling machine!

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Haha :D definitely

[@davescreations7793]

Wow I am amazed at your ability to mill on the lathe

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Haha :) Thank you! To be honest, milling on the mini lathe takes a lot of time. Video editing makes it look a lot easier:) But with some patience, it works.

[@charruauno386]

Thank you for sharing, excellent idea, ingenuity, and work execution. The video was very clear and explanatory, thank you from Uruguay. Have a good day.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Happy to hear, whish you a good day too.

[@schulzcbs]

Nice! Super glue breaks down at 70-90°C - makes shearing off things much easier :)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thanks! I had that in mind but was a bit afraid of some toxic smoke in the basement..? But 70°C isn't that high. Thanks for the tip!

[@yak-machining]

Once i used a loctite like glue on a metal to metal surface. I can tell you, it was a torture to get it off lol

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@yak-machining Haha :D

[@schulzcbs]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter If you heat cyanoacrylates to high temperature, e.g., with a torch, they can turn into cyanite gas, but no worries: the usual amount of super glue is not enough to harm you. Opening the door/window is absolutely sufficient (entropy is super strong with gases).

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@schulzcbs Thanks for your explanation! Good to know and learn more about

[@YooProjects]

Great job mate. I like your milling job on the lathe. Waiting for part 2 :)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you very much! :)

[@thomasfkeefe]

Another excellent project, expertly carried out.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thanks for your kind comment! :)

[@derekpeters8946]

Can’t wait for part two Fantastic work

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you! Hope to be ready next weekend.

[@StriK3FoRC3OwO]

at the end of the year you probably have half a million subs great video 😄

[@danielabbey7726]

Agreed. Been watching since the first video - the quality of the content and video production is amazing.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I can't imagine that, but thanks for your confidence and compliment :)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@danielabbey7726 Thank you so much! I'm humbled.

[@oltredding]

Great video. The first time I have seen a mini lathe used as a mill. Now I want a setup for that.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thanks!

[@DiipsRatsAirsoftPortugal]

hello. ive been watching your channel and congratulations. you do a lot with limited tools.. good skills and crativity! just two tips.. heat the glued parts with a torch or hair dryer to soften the glue.. when engraving numbers or scales in raw machined metals. paint before you buff it with the sand paper or scotchbrite, that way you get the shiny machined metal part with black scales and numbers that contrast and are much easier to see keep the good work

[@claeswikberg8958]

thats one seriously overengineered solution, i love it :)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Haha, thank you my friend! Yes, it is ;)

[@tommasodecarne5252]

Bravissimo. E' un piacere seguire i tuoi lavori. Precisione maniacale. Complimenti.

[@matheusnpedroso]

ma friend, you are a evil skilled guy, doing great up grades like this, using fancy heavy duty machines is a thing, but just using simply comun tools like you, for sure its another level 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻realy nice work

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you very much for your kind comment!

[@mecharms]

Very nice build! Thank you for uploading the video

[@tommydavidson5183]

For real dog you are a BAAAD man on those machines...in the most respectful way that is some SICK skill ;-)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

:D Thank you very much!

[@danluther9078]

Dear Super Glue: I'd like to introduce you to my friend, the common LP gas torch...

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Haha :D Yes, I'll keep that in mind. Some alcohol worked as well

[@shiro-r4m]

0:01 POV: About to round every nut within reach

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

haha :D

[@swde4793]

Most people don't realize or Even believe me that Super Glue has an approximate tinsile strength of 1000PSI. If You Look at a Failed good bond It's usually the material it was Applied to That fails Not the Glue.

[@daniloagostini4156]

Brilliant!👏

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thanks ;)

[@johntinamostyn4044]

Hi Great videos, great content! What are those taps you are using. Thanks

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you very much! It's a set M3-M12 with the right drills from RUKO. Here is a link to it www.contorion.de/materialbearbeitung/ruko-maschinengewindebohrer-satz-hss-co-5-form-c-35-14-teiliger-211819818?aid=383268462455&targetid=pla-827018648796&gclid=CjwKCAjwx8iIBhBwEiwA2quaq917B1Pt1_kenItbtZnsQ-9EyJHgfnQWmX2IoXHSntsKCYiJnl4TjBoCvQIQAvD_BwE

[@jimsvideos7201]

Very well done indeed.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you very much!

[@ParsMaker]

nice work

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you! :)

[@dwightcarlson7136]

Why is called a backwards turning tool? Is it because you are starting the cut inside and working/moving away from the chuck/part?

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hi, yes, that is correct. The direction of work is opposite to the "normal" way and you can reach inside a groove or turn the back side of the part in one clamping.

[@marcoam2610]

4:05 Just heat with a torch! At 200-300 degrees C., every super glue gives up. Just as Loctite hard/red ;-)

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Yes, next time ;)

[@marcoam2610]

0:32 Which steel material is this? Is that S235? seems to be very well machinable

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Yes, that is normal mild steel. St37 or S235

[@carlosrodrigues1467]

Gostei da cola que vc colou as peças... gruda mesmo em kkkk

[@SwissplWatches]

Fantastic!

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you my friend :)

[@stephenbradford8186]

Hi, I am curious as to why you are using epoxy and not press fit for bushes? Thanks Steve

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hi, good question. I think it was to compensate for the weird shaped casting. The epoxy filled all gaps and gave an even form.

[@gregcole4503]

what size cutting tools do you use? 1/2" or 3/8"

[@ericdereus8346]

What is the name of the two component glue in the tube.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hi, it's from UHU and called here in germany UHU Plus Endfest or UHU Plus Schnellfest (faster)

[@mattwyeth3156]

We're the modifications made on the tail stock produced on the minni lathe or a standard lathe

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

It's all done on the mini lathe itself or on the drillpress. You can see in the video how exactly I have done it. You don't need a second machine for the modification :)

[@termlimit]

What type of deburring tool are you using at 9:43? Three sided scraper. I have a few of these but no handles and I can't find much on what they are called to get a handle. Thanks!

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hi, this is called in germany a "Dreikantschaber" in english it should be a triangular scraper. I hope that is helpful. I bought this used so have no link to it.

[@jmans4928]

That Cyanoacrylate glue definitely is not the one sold in the USA.

[@ThomasLe_G]

Just please what is the mixed of glue who you use to glue the copper part to the steel part ?? ( i m french sorry for my english )

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Hi, no problem with your english ;) The glue is a 2 component glue called UHU Plus Endfest here in germany.

[@jeffanderson4979]

You need a mill dude

[@thehaser6148]

Heat will break the bond on super glue.

[@jeanyvespochez]

Well you should really invest in a (mini) mill ? would make life easier !

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Yes, that's right :) A milling attachement for the lathe would help too I guess

[@JC-ms2rz]

Is that really a mini lathe? Putting my tail stock in my ML there was no room to spin.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

:) yes it is. It was extremely tight but it worked. My mini lathe has about 180mm swing diameter over the lathe bed

[@Dingo__69]

Как хорошо, что на моём станке этот механизм установлен с завода.

[@tluanem]

👍👍👍

[@kolbakolba]

To "unglue" use burner, or heatgun. Super project 🦾

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you! Should try that, but better outside I guess.

[@kolbakolba]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter for sure, when burned produce benzen C⁶H⁶. Outside is the best solutions for healthy work.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

@@kolbakolba Thanks for the explanation.

[@truperda_staraja]

нагреваешь склеенные детали феном и они отклеиваются руками

[@joell439]

👍👍😎👍👍

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Thank you :)

[@kaieteurcanada]

You can do it better... make the video shorter, too long winded that it needs a second part to finish... sry am gone.

[@WeCanDoThatBetter]

Sad to loose you. This was the only project I devided into two parts. I made these videos showing the process step by step so that you can follow the hole build. You can either wind forward or double up the speed in the player settings.

[@kaieteurcanada]

@@WeCanDoThatBetter you do good work, still around you dint lose me, sorry to be blunt but no need to show the entire length of each process which can be boring and make the video longer than neccessary... show the start, fast forward to the end of the process so we see that you just drilled and tapped a hole for example.

[@keithammleter3824]

I disagree. I enjoyed watching this video (no dreaded music, just natural sound - that's great) - I have time to think "why is he doing that?" And get to "Oh yeah, because ...." If I decide to go ahead and upgrade my mini-lathe, I know exactly what to do step by step, though I'll probably compromise (eg I won't buy a backwards tool just for one job - I'll make something)