ordered up a 4 Jaw Independant Chuck for the lathe and
a Gage Holder :
BTC 6" 4 Jaw D1-3 Independent Lathe Chuck 1 Piece Jaws
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VY05LI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i've been using the lathe to make small parts such as knobs, pin sockets
for electronics, and a bunch of other projects.
the precision of my work has never been really that good. the small pin sockets had
off center holes, maybe 5 to 10 thousands in a .062" hole in .100" to .250" round bar
stock. the pins needs to be sorted and tweaked because of all the tolerance buildups and
usually end up getting tossed and new ones turned again until i get pins that fit.
i came across a guy on youtube (not my usual way of gathering knowledge) called
ABOM79, adam booth. he runs a machine shop down south. most of his work is on
large lathes. he does most of his lathe work on a 4 jaw independent chuck.
his videos are pretty good explaining how he sets things up, makes fixtures, tool
bits, etc.. if you are an amateur hack like me his videos are worth the time to
watch. just about all the problems i have turning parts are due to my poor, and
lack of, setup and indicating skills.
so the indicator gage and four jaw chuck will put me on the right path to getting things
centered on my lathe. i will post some pictures when the chuck and indicator arrive.
they are due in on tuesday.
cool!
:thumbsup:
phil
a Gage Holder :
BTC 6" 4 Jaw D1-3 Independent Lathe Chuck 1 Piece Jaws
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VY05LI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i've been using the lathe to make small parts such as knobs, pin sockets
for electronics, and a bunch of other projects.
the precision of my work has never been really that good. the small pin sockets had
off center holes, maybe 5 to 10 thousands in a .062" hole in .100" to .250" round bar
stock. the pins needs to be sorted and tweaked because of all the tolerance buildups and
usually end up getting tossed and new ones turned again until i get pins that fit.
i came across a guy on youtube (not my usual way of gathering knowledge) called
ABOM79, adam booth. he runs a machine shop down south. most of his work is on
large lathes. he does most of his lathe work on a 4 jaw independent chuck.
his videos are pretty good explaining how he sets things up, makes fixtures, tool
bits, etc.. if you are an amateur hack like me his videos are worth the time to
watch. just about all the problems i have turning parts are due to my poor, and
lack of, setup and indicating skills.
so the indicator gage and four jaw chuck will put me on the right path to getting things
centered on my lathe. i will post some pictures when the chuck and indicator arrive.
they are due in on tuesday.
cool!
:thumbsup:
phil