Fun with a lathe

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2010/11/02 06:49:21 (permalink)
I know it has nothing to do with computers at all, but if you are an hobby machinist its a fun toy to play with
 
I made a dial gauge to check the Z axis for my home made milling machine.  The short end clamps in the collet (chuck) and when your raise the machine up and down along the Z axis, the dial gauge reads if your machine is true or not.
 
Here is the original holder I made without a lathe.  Uber simple and no where near as effective.

if you look at the top you can see the collet it slides into.  It is a 1/2" R8 collet. 
 
Here is the new version.  Close up of the part that slides up in the collet:


 
The part that holds the actual dial gauge.  It was threaded down the center on 1 end, and 4 different holes for the dial gauge.  All holes are 1/4 20 thread.


 
All set up:


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    krane
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 07:47:54 (permalink)
    Great work!  I haven't worked with metal,  but I have made many projects with wood on the lathe.

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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 07:53:58 (permalink)
    Tis true.  If ever you find yourself in a desperate situation of combat, look around for a rudimentary lathe.
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 07:57:12 (permalink)

    Personally- I prefer my M9.
    post edited by nateman_doo - 2010/11/02 08:17:09
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 09:15:27 (permalink)
    Very Kewl

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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 11:25:33 (permalink)
    I enjoy all your projects nateman
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 17:52:43 (permalink)
    thanks!  I was so proud of myself since I have no experience with a lathe. 
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 18:24:24 (permalink)
    you can use a metal knurling tool to make hand grips as well


     


     

    post edited by Darron - 2010/11/02 18:26:05

                                       
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/02 18:27:17 (permalink)
    Good reading material you have there in one of the pictures.....
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/03 04:11:26 (permalink)
    The MOH in the new Army Times?  Always good reading

    ..."As a point man, Staff Sergeant Miller was at the front of the patrol, cut off from supporting elements and less than 20 meters from enemy forces.  Nonetheless, with total disregard for his own safety, he called for his men to quickly move back to cover positions as he charged the enemy over exposed ground and under overwhelming enemy fire in order to provide protective fire for his team.
    While maneuvering to engage the enemy, Staff Sergeant Miller was shot in the upper torso.  Ignoring the wound, he continued to push the fight.  Moving to draw fire from over 100 enemy fighters upon himself, he then again charged forward through an open area in order to allow his teammates to safely reach cover.
    After killing at least 10 insurgents, wounding dozens more and repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemy fire while moving from position to position, Staff Sergeant Miller was mortally wounded by enemy fire.  His extraordinary valor ultimately saved the lives of seven members of his own team and 15 Afghan National Army soldiers.
    Staff Sergeant Miller’s heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty and at the cost of his own life are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

     
     really deserves its own post...
    post edited by nateman_doo - 2010/11/03 04:13:04
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/03 04:47:36 (permalink)
    Ive only ever used a wood lathe and you feel like you have sooo much power

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    nateman_doo
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/03 05:28:19 (permalink)
    I never touched a wood lather either.  Concept is the same though, just different material & you can't hold the bits for turning metal.
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    Re:Fun with a lathe 2010/11/03 07:29:34 (permalink)
    nice one chuckman  :)

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