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Thanks for the tips. You make a lot of sense and I will remember this as I work on upcoming projects. Thanks.

The chips/dust/metal shavings accumulate bery fast. I tried to use some spray lubricant to flush out the chips during this knurling process. Seemed to really help.

Thansk, The knurls turned out great on these parts but too bad I didnt use them. Next week I improve from my mistakes and complete this project. It turned out very well. I am quite happy with this one. I have considered thin parrallels, I recall Blondi mentioning someone gave her thin parralles and she uses them all the time. I do think that would be a great investment for the shop. Thanks.

I have them on my list and have really been wanting them. After this project they have been moved up on my list. Thanks and I agree.

Thanks for the feedback. I am trying to figure out logistics. I would prefer to handle everything myself.

Yeah, The length could use another foot or so.

Nice, Thanks for supporting my channel and my efforts to continue to learn machining.

I used this push knurler a handful of times but i have since upgraged to the squeeze clamp style. Agree, I really had to apply a lot fo side force to obtain a proper knurl with this style.

@deezworkshop Smart!

There certainly many different "Brands" of these that seems to be made from the same source. Same primary components, Headstock, Pulley systems, Lathe Beds of varying lengths, motors, control boards etc...

I am working on how to handle all this. I want to be careful, I certainly don't want to dissappoint people. I doubt any of this will be in high demand but I want to take care of it myself. For now, Send me an email, deezworkshop 75 at gmail dot com. I am working on a business Paypal account and other ways to facilitate transactions. Thanks again for the interest and wanting to help the channel. Cheers.

:-). Weather has been weird here. We had really nice weather for Christmas. Like almost 60 degrees but that’s not normal we are headed for some cold weather later this week and next. I hate winter in the Midwest. lol. I have my heat so I can keep working in the shop though.

You are definitely not overly cautious. I should remove my Ring every time. I’m not great about it. It’s not I’m my nature to remove my ring so hard to get used to. But this is a safety thing and I am not a good example here.

@@deezworkshop eh no worries, just felt like pointing it out because degloving doesn't sound like a fun experience!

@@andreash.9615 100%, I have heard of it. It would be so awful to happen and we would never want that tp happen to anyone.

These were earlier videos and I was learning how to create content as well. Still learning but as time goes on im getting better. It is not easy to put yourself on the internet, Especially early on for someone who is a bit introverted. I do appreciate you watching, the feedback and hope you find my later stuff better. Still not perfect but improving.

@@deezworkshop Fair enough mate. As I said I really appreciate you putting in the work to come to a solution.

​​⁠it’s all good. I appreciate the feedback. It helps me improve my content moving forward. I agree with everything you pointed out. Thanks and happy new year.

Of course, My channel is about helping others, I absolutely love the AXA Size, I had a 0XA size (Super cheap one I got from Amazon...also Aluminum Piston style) but it was very small. I didnt install it correctly but i have videos on it. The AXA is much more rigid and I went with the Wedge Type. I love it and its one of the best upgrades I did for this sixe lathe. I think for the 7 inch sized lathes a 0XA size may be adequate but I wont go back to that size. AXA is perfect for my use. BXA and larger would be too big for this size of lathe IMO. Hope this helps.

Thanks for finding the channel and watching. I hope you stick with them. Hopefully you find that the later video quality and editing is better. From video 1 to current you should notice a journey of someone who didnt know anything about it all to having an amateur understanding and am making many projects for the workshop now. I still have tons to learn but thats what it is all about for me. Check out the Vevor lathe review videos, you might find those helpful. Cheers.

@deezworkshop Yes i have seen your videos have really improved from the start and your work too! 👍 It seems like you have a learned a lot about machining since the beginning of your RUclips channel and that's great 😊 I used lathes back in college for about 15 years ago so i have used bigger lathes before and they work the same as these smaller mini lathes. I still hasn't forgot how to use one and it should be fun to have a mini lathe in the small workshop i have today. I have been checking every video i can find about these mini lathes and they seems to work good enough to begin with and its ok for me if i have to upgrade it if something breaks. I'm thinking about purchasing a lathe from a brand called HBM, they look similar to most of these mini lathes and it seems to be a good brand with a good reputation so i hope it's not worse than some of the very cheap mini lathes. By the way i think it's really great that you have mentioned in some of your videos how important it is to think about safety while using these machines because a lathe is a dangerous tool no matter what size it is so its good that you have mentioned this in your videos about getting a mini lathe because safety is very important. 👍

@@BSS22193 Thanks, this means a lot. I still make mistakes...even around safety but it cannot be stressed enough. Something clicked when I got the Mill. the chips flying around made me realize how important eye protection is and everything else. fortunately i never have been injured but safety cannot be stressed enough. I looked at those HBM Lathes. and they look to be of the same origin or maker but perhaps the reseller goes through them very well and ensures they sell a quality put together lathe. Good luck with your choice. I m certainly hooked on this hobby and having a small machine shop in the home workshop. Cheers and Happy new Year.

@deezworkshop Your welcome 😊 Yes it can be very dangerous but it's good to hear that you are ok even with the chips flying around you, like you this cant be stressed enough. Yes i think these HBM lathes should have good quality but it's hard to know without seeing one in front of you, atleast it comes with tapered spindle bearings and that's one thing that is a good thing in my opinion when getting a mini lathe after watching many videos of people having to upgrade their lathe from roller bearings to tapered bearings. Cheers and happy new to you too! 😊

@@BSS22193 For what its worth Mine has Tapered Spindle Bearings. At least the front bearing is. Sneak peek at an upcoming video. ;-)

Gotcha, I have never really had any issues with my half nut engaging and disengaging so I think that forrunately all that is "good enough" for my usage.

Thanks for the nut insert tip. I really like this idea. I may set this up someday.

I have been wanting to get an assortment of 01 tool steel in bar stock and round stock sizes for future project ideas. Perhaps this is the reason for me to pull the trigger. thanks.

I have been thinking of ways to improve this and am going to try to improve the setup soon. I am sure the tension on the outer side was too tight and i shouldnt be using needle bearings either. Will continue to work on the design.

I am not entirely sure but I suspect the style of bearings i was using was not right and I have too much belt tension on the outside of the pulley. Causing the pulley forces to ride unevenly

gotcha. I will keep this in mind, Getting ready to pull it apart and review it again.

I am still learing about that kind of stuff is that because it has a low carbon content?

@@deezworkshop yes

:-) I thought about Drill rod. it might hold up but the design just isnt right with the needle bearings. Gotta give this some more thought.

@@deezworkshop i was thinking about this, what if you just shoved a whole line of bearings in it? normal roller ones that you make tiny rings for the top and another for the center so each have a design that puts pressure on just the bearings, then at the end have a threaded ring that screws in to lock the top together and the rod with the nut and thrust washer lock the centers together.

Funny this crossed my mind too, I thought about making a bushing and line of bearings and let the whoel shaft rotate...but I feel like this would cause some binding...But using the roller bearings instead of needle...maybe that could work. The original setup had 2 back to back installed...why not 3 or 4 if i can get them in there...interesting.

@@deezworkshop i say go fer it. i have the same tensioneer setup and i am going to do a major mod to it so it will be easier. probably going to make it unmoveable as far as totating up and down and only slide side to side.

:-)

this is another great thought. Tons of great ideas on this comment section. I might keep trying different setups considering I can and have the original design to always fall back on. I like this idea.

no reason, Metric does make more sense considering everything else is metric on this lathe. Probably not smart to mix and match sizes. It will be like working on an american made car. lol

@@deezworkshop haha truth!

I definitely have issues, I am certainly no engineer and you could pick apart every part of this setup. It is not ideal and I cannot use the needle bearing setup. As you said a new shaft quickly started wearing. You point out a lot of great points. I am certian my tension on the pulley is too tight. Causing too much pulling forces on the outside bearing. I have a lot to think about but may just go back to the original setup for now. Thanks for the input. I am also thinking of ways to improve this setup. MAybe just using a simple brass or bronze bushing would be good....Not sure. Thanks.

Thanks This was a fun experiment to try and improve the lathe. I will have to go back to the original pulley setup but for now I am still working and making chips.

I appreciate that. Getting better slowly and gaining more confidence. The belt tension definitely needs let up a bit. I have loosened it a bit but need to replace the shaft once more and loosen it further. Thanks.

I will go back to sealed bearings. The ones tha came with it were 608 bearings. They eventually eneded replaced but lasted a couple years. This was a fun experiement to try though . I enjoyed remaking the shafts as well. gives me a reason to make something. Thanks for the advice.

I think the tension and setup is causing the bearing to become static and not spin freely. Basically rubbing around the shaft and not rolling around it. this setup just wont last long term but it was fun to try. I plan to install the original setup soon to get another 2 years out of it.

You should be using a ball bearing. When you re-make the mounting shaft it should be a tight fit on the bearing inner face. There is no point in hardening the shaft.There should be Zero movement between the shaft and the inner face. No rolling or rubbing All rotational movement should be between the bearing inner and outer via the balls. Another thing to check is how much deflection of your mounting shaft is taking place when the belt is correctly tensioned, The pulley, shaft ,(and bearing) should remain in the same plane and at 90 degrees to the force being applied by the drive belt.

Thanks, I will go back to the original roller bearings, The original setup from Vevor didnt have a press fit on the inner bearings. they juts slid on and off freely. I know now that wasnt right to begin with.

Yep, you don't need a press fit, just a tight sliding fit. The idea is that the bearing inner grabs the shaft firmly to resist it spinnung. On the shaft. This also why you should never grease a shaft that has a ball bearing mounted , you want a dry shaft to increase the friction between it and the bearing g inner. If you have a loose fit of the bearing on the shaft then any axial forces can start the whole bearing spinning on the shaft leading to the galling that you have seen. One other point to check that somebody mentioned is the fit of the nut and washer that secures the pulley, make sure that it is not binding the bearing race. Good luck, Mike

It is, More of an experiment than anything else but in the end this setup just isnt going to work long term. I am also sure i have a bit too much belt tension. There is a load of information to learn about bearings, loads, tension, Radial and axial loads and a whole lot more I dont know about. i will be going back to the original setup to keep the lathe running. I appreciate the information and advice.

I agree, It was more of an experiment than anything else. I will go back to the original setup soon just to keep things running. I did get 2 years out of that setup so I can always replace bearings easy enough with that setup. Taper bearings would work great. interesting idea. Cheers.

Not a bad idea, I might just go back to the original pulley setup. It lasted for 2 years after all. I can always replace bearings every 2 years. The needle bearing setup just wont work the way it is right now. I would like to make it work somehow but i think ill have to go back to the original setup. Maybe taking some tension off the belts will help.

@deezworkshop or use sealed ball bearings. You may have to bore out for od for bearings which would take load of belt tension. Just another idea for you to consider.

I will consider this as well. Lot of gerat advice and ideas in the comments for this one. Thanks.

@@deezworkshop was it 2 years all ready?

I know right, Time has flown by. The first vevor unboxing video released in July 2022. Almost 2 and a half years.

So far mine is still working. Hope yours is as well and stays that way.

My compound is all steel except for the handle mount. Its kind of sort of rigid but taking it off like you did might actually help out quite a bit. Of The handful of issues I had with the Lathe Vevor always responded and worked with me..I wouldnt call it grade A best support ever but they did want to resolve the issue...monetarily. They even worked with me just beyond the 1 year warranty window. I can't say their support is non existent. Cheers and glad you found the channel.

Not that tall but the headstock will lower depending on what project im working on and the drawbar is right there at face level.

there certainly is Always something to improve or fix. In this case The design with the needle bearings needs Tmprovement. I can always go back to the original setup too.

@deezworkshop No thank you. Really appreciate the offer, though. Not much of a sticker person, but start a Deez brand beer... 🤪

⁠​​⁠got it my friend. Now there is a great idea. Deez beer. I have made beer many times lol. Maybe I’ll create a custom mash. lol. Cheers my friend. @@michaelclark9409

Much appreciated. Hope yours was great. have a happy safe new year my friend.

:-) Cheeze is my middle name. lol Actually I really appreciate the feedback and more importantly that you have stuck with me and my videos. They arent all going to win an Oscar. lol. I have really cut back on the use of music. I was relying on it way too much. Its alos hard to find free music to use without copyright strikes so i prefer to limit my use of it anymore. I am always learning how to improve my content and you arent the only person to point out my repeating and talking too much. I definitely will be taking this to heart and working on new content with these improvements. How do you like the Grizzly? You dont have to change gears on that one for single point threading do you? The machines and hobby can really add up so I understand the saving process. You will love having the Mill once you get it. The machines compliment each other. Cheers, Thanks for the feedback in such a positive way, and thanks for watching. Have a safe, healthy and happy new year.

@@deezworkshop on the grizzly lathe, the 2 things I don't care about is that you have to change belts to change the spindle rpm, and yes you do have to change gears for different thread pitches. Other than that I LOVE the machine. I started out with a Vevor, and after it blew the motor and both logic boards I ended up scrapping. All in all it was a costly lesson, but so are most things in life. Keep up the good work.

Thanks, Have a great new year.

Sometimes this can be difficult to get sorted when first starting. I will make it quick as you really need to find out what works for your style, skills and comfort when making videos. I still have a ton to learn. You can do it all on your iphone if you want to invest nothing. The iphone will record great audio and video including close up shots. I went with a go pro as well. not the greates for indoor shots like I usually do. its designed for outdoors. But its small and works for the most part. Terrible close up shots and audio really needs an external mic. Video editing. I used open source, KdenLive and the free Davinici Resolve. Good luck.

Merry Christmas to you as well.

Enjoy the weather. It usually gets pretty cold in January and February here. I’m not a fan of the cold. Cheers and see ya in 2025. Merry Christmas my friend.

:-). Glad you got into the hobby. It’s been a blast. I love the hobby and learning more and more with every project. Cheers and have a great/safe new year.