I made up a spindle stop for the lathe. 2 parts - wheel and stop. I printed off a 24 section circle from the net and stuck it to the wheel and scored the wheel for future clarity. I don’t think it’s super strong but should enough for this little lathe and what I do. Also I can’t fit the gear cover while this is attached :cry:
I don’t have a specific build in mind. I have wanted something like this on my lathe but only got around to it the other day. I initially had the idea of using a bicycle chainring but put it in the too hard basket. I like the simplicity of this idea as well as the increments are not fixed.
The RPM DRO is okay but usually don’t use it when working with aluminium. It’s a simple add-on that can be had fairly cheap You just need to supply your own power and magnet for the hall sensor.
Sorry Moose I missed your post. I used a small neodymium magnet (about 10mm x 2mm) on the back end of the spindle. It was strong enough to hold itself on without being flung off.
But that’s all in the past. I sold the little lathe and bought a slightly bigger one. It doesn’t have electronically variable speed (yet) but so far I haven’t missed it much. I don’t know why but I’m having trouble posting pics tonight so a link to the album will have to suffice https://photos.app.goo.gl/1S5J81STWIDgyewD2 My brother helped me set it up on Saturday. I did a test cut on a piece of aluminium and ended up making a spindle handle out of it. My drill press got pushed off the bench so I need to do a little reorganising. All in all happy with the upgrade.
This was meant to be a result but turned out to be a lesson. Was attempting to make a part for a tail switch, ended up removing too much so the diameter was too small. This lathe removes the material faster. Since I screwed it up I put one knurling wheel on it for shits and giggles.
I do have a scratch build in mind. The led I want to use will need to be ordered. Just need to come up with a map (quality blue prints LTP style) and then put some blinkers on so as not to get distracted.
Hey lads i have been meaning to head to Hare and Forbes to check out a drill press. Would any one know if they are any good? They make there own brand press its either i buy a cheap one like a Ozito or i go more expensive by a bit no middle ground.
Its all the way out west and only open half day Saturday so i am waiting till i am free.
I was also looking at the smaller model Lathe to this model it looks good for the price.
I have an old German drill press and a Taiwanese one. Generally Taiwanese machinery is a lot better quality than Chinese. Saying that do some research on what your looking at.