This video confirms what I’ve always known. Engineers are a great bunch who are always happy to help others learn about the secrets of their trade. New to this channel but really enjoying it. Seeing you step through what I learnt as an apprentice is great.👍👍
Top plop!! Another string to your bow and another entry for people to watch your channel. Love it, I could watch that all day, something relaxing about it. Well done, I look forward to the next one 😎👍🏻
My father, Duncan, would have loved this, he was a time served turner with nearly 50 years experience. He passed away quite recently. This is his u Tube account I'm his son Andrew.......keeping the memories fresh, thank you for posting
Hello Andrew, we have to say how sorry we are to hear about the sad and tragic loss of your Dad, we had had some email conversations with him and he told us he was unwell, so we are very sorry to hear that news, we were both shocked... thank you so much taking the trouble to get in touch, and what a wonderful thing you are doing for your Dad in contacting the people he spoke with and keeping his memory alive... look after yourself and our deepest condolences to you and your family, D&Px
Good job, it really did turn out nice. Get yourself a collet chuck and some 5 C collets, even setting to run true will be a cake- walk. Grab some 5C emergency collets as well so when you have that oddball size material you can size the collet to what you need.
Thank you buddy, that's great information, always on the look out for upgrades, things to put on the Xmas and Birthday list! ... Really appreciate your insight, that's very kind of you.. happy new year!
If you're going to hacksaw material in the lathe (not recommended), put a panel of wood over the ways, to protect them, if the saw should slip. Also, try not to get into the habit of laying metal items on the ways. They're precision surfaces, and easily damaged.
This video alone, because it shows you go from literal novice to finished piece and a cool one at that, soooo makes me want to get a metal working lathe! Nice one Del!
Mate, I can assure you there was no trickery here, I've done nothing more than practice on a few bits of aluminium bar and some plastic Delrin to simply get the feel for the control wheels, maybe 3hrs practice tops... making this piece was 8hrs work, when a machnist could have knocked it up in 1/2hr, so there's the difference straight away, but honestly mate, if you've ever wanted to do it, then get stuck in and go ahead, you seriously won't regret it... am having the time of my life with this and learning new skills as I go! Link underneath if you know Machine Mart and are already a customer for other stuff, then you'll know they do a VAT-free special offer day now and again, which can save you over £300 on everything I bought... cheers
Thank you Howard, ive found already that its not until you get your hands on the machine and start turning metal that you begin to understand the basics.. i have the next project done, and a pretty good outcome, and now have my first job come in from a set of drawings.. so that will be a challenge working to spec... thanks for your kind support buddy.. Del.
Now you've gone and done it Del, set up my own machine shop years ago, currently two lathes, two mills and all the regular stuff, it's like a time sponge. Fantastic what you can do and achieve though!! Would suggest you junk that 4 way tool post as soon as you can though and get one of the quick change variety. Quick tip for setting tool centre height, use a thin 6" rule trapped between the tool tip and the work piece, when it sits upright you're at centre height, quick and easy and amazingly accurate. Get the 'arc eurotrade' catalogue and feast your eyes on all of the goodies you'll convince yourself you'll need. I've watch Keith Fenner, Abom79 and Stefan Gottswinter for years and learnt so much......they're a great source of info and really clever people all of them. Happy machining.
Thank you Paul, really appreciate your kind advice, I know about those channels, especially Abom79 and have also found Clickspring is a great source of inspiration, even though I would never attain his skill level if I did this for the rest of my life! Thank you again for the advice, it's always very much appreciated... a long, and enjoyable, road ahead !
Thanks Jeff and yep, what a legend aye, Jim has sent me a few more things since, he's a busy experienced engineer with lots of equipment and clearly lots of talent, so great person to learn from as such guidance is priceless... he's not the only one, there are others too that have proved the machining community to be a wonderful bunch of people!
thats a beautiful bespoke tool and reminded me of everything i've forgotten about turning .So not only is it very enjoyable to watch i'm also getting a refresher course to boot..Thank you brother for the content and for being brave enough to put your head above the parapet..im sure the feedback will be 99.9 % positive encouragement !! peace and love 👍☮❤
Thank you brother Springy, it's a bit of a dream come true, I have to admit, can't wait to do more meaningful things such as parts for the bikes... the help and guidance I've had from viewers has been overwhelming, this is what You Tube should all be about aye buddy?! Have a great wekeend, filming tomorrow for Weds, I think you'll like the song line, but probably won't be a challenge... it just fits the subject lol
Awesome job! Looks amazing. Never had the pleasure of turning metal but quite skilled with the timber equivalent, looks like your a skilled and patient student. Good to watch and learn with you Del.
Thanks Ronnie, Its a slow process compared to wood turning, but getting a good result makes all the patience worth it.. Thanks for your kind words mate.. Del.
Congrats on the new lathe an well done on the project! Back in the machining school we constantly had soap water running to keep the work cutting edges cool. The soapy water pump would turn on automatically as we turned on the lathe. That was 16 years ago! So, I might have forgotten everything or misremember stuff...
Hi Abouzar, always good to hear from you...! Yes indeed, coolant makes the whole process a lot safer, but I'm learning as I go, this machine doesn't have a coolant pump, but I'll run whatever lubricant I need at the very least! Have a great week, D&Px
Just a few tips. Put whatever you are turning into the chuck as much as you possibly can.It is safer and will reduce chatter for a better finish, and prolong the life of the tool. Use the lathe centre in the tailstock to align the tap in the hole when cutting the internal thread. There is probably a centre in the end of your tap handle to put the machine centre into ? If not take the tap handle apart and put a centre in it in on the lathe. Also use the tailstock to keep the die and handle at 90 degrees to the piece.Good first attempt on the unfamiliar lathe.
Great video Del. I have the same model of lathe and one of the best things I learned from watching other machinists is that the backlash on my own lathe was awful. I went through each bit, setting it up and it made a heck of a difference. Enjoy making things and practicing with the lathe.
Well done on the scriber. For your benefit, that’s way too much extension outta the chuck, especially with poorly held irregular stock and you should always use a centre drill, not a jobber, as the tip will skate and be inaccurately positioned. It actually does pretty nicely for a budget machine.
Great first project on the lathe Del, now the learning curve begins. Life would get boring if we stopped wanting to learn new things. Keep up the great work mate. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers
Couldn't agree more mate, it's really breathed fresh air in to the garage, as it's great like you say to be learning new skills! Have a great week yourself, D&Px
So, you didn't spring for a CNC machine? How much more could on cost? Kidding. Maybe the next time, though. Ha. Honestly, though, this lathe opens up a world of new projects for you, as you know. You are a lucky man.
Hi Paul, my word, thank you for your kind feedback, think the secret was in the time I took, I reckon an experienced machinist could have knocked this out in 1/2hr, but it took me all day! ..but time I have, so will learn as I go! Have a great weekend yourself, D&Px
I don’t know jack about turning metal or wood for that matter but I’ve always loved making my own brackets etc. looks damn fun, enjoy watching you figure it out, maybe someday one will make into my shop. Congrats
Thumbs up!! Nothing ventured nothing gained. I wonder if any of the readily available tungsten tig tips would work as a scribe tip. I think if the tip of a scribe is of a harder material than the material being scribed would be a plus? Congratulations on the lathe , looks to be a keeper.
How satisfying! That was great to watch, Del, and it's plain to see that you're going to have a ball using that lathe - what a beautiful piece of kit. I'm not able to offer skill-tips, mate, (if only!) but I'm definitely going to continue to learn a lot from your beautifully shot videos. What a great channel! 👍
Thank you Keith, that is so very kind of you, we do work hard on the post-production and we're so glad to hear that you enjoy that... we really appreciate your kind support, have a great weekend, D&Px
What a sad world we live in Sir, I found out that they shut the metalwork shop at my old school little more than a year after I left... which is a tragedy, it was my favourite lesson and one of the only two subjects I shone in!
Cheers mate, hope life is good in Mirius-ville, about time for a catch up soon, wouldn't you say?! Hoep you're out riding still, winter brings greater challenges on the road, specially the snow... I love it !
I can see where it would take a lot of time. As wood turner, I am in complete control. As a metal turner (machinist), it's all about knobs and gears, not to mention the hardness of the material. That would be very time consuming. But you final product was functional, fashionable and actually works. Doesn't get any better than that.
Thanks Rick, really appreciate your kind words, it's such a learning curve, but as you, such a sense of achievement... wood turning fascinates me and I would love to try it, but I have a passion for all things metal, so I'm prepared to put up with all the extra complications!! Thanks for watching mate...
Great first little project. You can buy tools for turning with and they have tungsten carbide tips, which you then don’t have to grind simply replace the tips when chipped or ground down. I think they are not cheap but definitely better than having to bring and sharpen tools. Really nice lathe.
Thanks Ian, the lathe is so much more than I expected it to be, and I've a lot to learn...! Those tipped tools have been advised against by a few people for a lathe like this, wouldn't mind getting in to grinding my own tools, it's so much cheaper, had a look on Ebay, there are boxfuls of cutting tools for beer money, just need a grinder and some practice, and I can make my own... happy days! Have a great weekend, D&Px
Quin: yes you're mate, most of the auto & tool jumbles are more in the summer, but will great to start hunting for things I need... shame as locally we used to have a great second hand tool shop, but he sadly retired and non-one took it over!
yes - alot to learn - lol - i just got into 3d printing - worth getting your head around this too for projects - sooooo much you can make with the correct plastic dude ! Soo much
It's great to learn new skills aye Stephen, gonna focus on this for now, I have soooo much to learn... good luck with your 3D printing, it's great to be creative !
get yourself the Zeus engineers chart book if you havent already got it. tells you literally everything you need to know about tapping, thread cutting, drill sizes etc. did wonders for me when i was at college learning
Thank you Sir, you're not the first person to advise that one, I think I'll have to pop that on the Xmas list, that way I'll get a useful book rather than another book about motorcycles from the 1970's lol
@@sparky1967gmail Oh my goodness, i can't imagine it being that hot after a storm... we have 6 months of cold ahead now, but that the wonderful British weather..
Very impressed, I regularly watch the likes of Abom79 and Keith Rucker, love me some machining, happy that you have endeavoured into the same world. Looking forward to more to come Del.
@@Moonfleet41 engineers myself, I did a bit of lathe work on my apprenticeship which is what brought me here! Not touched it since, I was in the last lot of apprentices to go though the Army Apprentice College at Chepstow back in the early 90’s. I’d love a small lathe like that but it’d be a tight squeeze on a 44 foot narrowboat!
That sounds like a glorious place to live mate.. just waking up every morning on a canal in the countryside must be heaven... and yeah, i thing the lathe would fit, it's not that big.. but getting it in down below could be an adventure, they weigh about the same as a full size motorcycle, so you'd need a sense of humour muscling that down the ladder..!!
Oh my god, Twizz, 'ello mate, fancy seeing you on here! I never though you would have a channel and what an honour to hear from you Sir! Just finding my way, learning a few new skills, and enjoying life in the garage... I'll take you up on that offer of a cuppa in the near future, be good to have a catch up mate, been too long! Cheers Del
Been on here fer years surfing n keeping up with things as do not get out much these days, had to have right leg off in August 2014 n had left leg off June last year, can walk without a stick ok but stump gets very sore quite quickly so am in a bloody wheelchair most o me time. given up workin for a living n just get DLA & ESA to live on. currently making parts towards a very radical EV trike so i can get transport again. if you fancy more yokes, supply the slabs n i will guide you through making them yourself on my BRIDGEPORT gratis no charge.
P.S. slab ally needs to be 6082T6 or 7075T6, the 6082 is a bit cheaper than the 7075, 6082 is a structual grade used on bridges n the like, good machineabillity n high corrosion resistance. the 7075 is used for ally rear sprockets n other high stress items.
Hiya D and P, really fascinating video. Lovely piece you created there. Reminds me, I’ve got to find the arrows and dust em off. Been years since I’ve played darts. I can see the joy on your face whilst testing out your new “toy”. Enjoy it buddy. Your camera work is top notch too, such high resolution! Take care, Dai
Hi Dai, always great to hear from you... actually we were gonna email you later as we will be near you pretty soon!! Thanks for all your kind support, glad you enjoyed the video, have a great Sunday, love to the family, and will PM you ! D&Px
Thank you my friend, following a tradition I see so often from the craftsmen out there of doing just that and making their own tools... so much to learn !
Del i've gotta hand it to you /// you have come a long way since the early vids and i'm looking forward to seeing that machine doing a lot of interesting jobs......cracking bit of kit
chris b: Thank you mate, that's very kind, been a long time since we did our first video, and the biggest learning curve was physically making the videos themselves, nobody teaches you editing, you have to make it up as you go along and work with what you have... still not brilliant at it, but it's great fun even though it takes up the same amount of time as filming !
Hi buddy, thanks so much, I have so much to learn... I've got email, and I'm going to print those charts off and laminate them for myself, as you advised, and I'll learn as much as I can from them... will reply directly to your email, thanks again buddy, Del
Well done buddy! I was just imagining all the cool custom parts you could create if you started with homemade aluminum castings and did the final machining on your new lathe. There's lots of DIY casting videos on RUclips. Just a thought.
Along with lathe videos, I've been watching people do sand casting for years, I feel like I almost know the process they use, but am gonna get to grips with this as I have heaps to learn and lots of projects lined up! Thanks for the heads up mate... appreciated
brilliant video and i learnt alot from this,at 3:52 should you have taken a shim out or is this correct,again thanks for the lesson.PS im going to buy this lathe i take it 22mm solid bar bar fits ok im buying it to make wheel aligners thats all
Hi, get a piece of plywood and place it on the lathe bed under the area you are using your hacksaw. Then when the hacksaw breaks through and launches itself towards the lathe, nasty, ho bugger moment avoided.
Excellent! I remember using the lathes in 'Metalwork' classes at school. No gloves, no safety glasses, just a white apron made ny my mum. Where's your white apron Del? :)
Thank you so much Alexander, it is an achievement indeed to inspire those from outside your usual audience... we greatly appreciate your support, many thanks
Thanks Andy, just a first attempt, am gonna see if I can get the spike successfully out of the end of one of the other heads and if I can, I may take the dart head off and bore the handle out and solder it in the hole, which will make it a lot tidier and still interchangeable by melting the solder if I wanna replace it !
Here’s a bit of information that might help,buy a bell punch,this gives the centre of round stock every time,then use a centre or revolving centre in the tailstock to align to the punch mark on the round stock and then tighten the lathe chuck and it’s centred,this is not thousands of an inch perfect but it can get you out of a fix or if your in a hurry,when I first started using a lathe many years ago I found centring the hardest thing to do,hope this helps,as for the chuck key I totally agree,I’ve done it and it’s not pleasant,I have a board behind the lathe in my line of sight for the key to go,I don’t put the key down or to one side,it goes straight from chuck to board,make it a habit and you will be fine,regards
Thank you Sir, that's very kind, I've never heard of a bell punch, but it's very name makes common sense, I'll look out for one, as I need all the help at this point.. and you can never say advice on chuck keys too many times, I have a clip ready to bolt on the wall , but at this point I'm still a little nervous of reaching over the lathe for any reason, so not sure yet where to mount it, but learning as I go... thank youf or your kind support, it's much appreciated!
Thanks for the reply,a bell punch will save you a lot of time centring the work piece,if you have any problem getting one drop me a message,also when I started I was recommended a book,it’s a bit old school in its language but it’s like a bible of lathe working,I still refer to it all the time and it’s less than £10 on eBay,I can send you the title and author if your interested,pete
Nice result. It's a distinctive tool that will bring a smile to your face every time you use it and let's face it. You'll be using that a lot.
Ha ha, i will indeed Michael, used it already to finish the tail tidy for the bike build.. Thanks mate
Isn't Del the most sympathic guy you will ever find on this planet. Thanks so much for all your tips, tricks and entertainment.
Glad you liked them👍
Nice one Jim, you're a good egg!
Thank you. Just paying it forward 👍
jim b: Hi again Jim, you've been more help than you know Sir, thank you again for your kind gift, it's much appreciated... Del
Postie will be along next week......☺
Fenomenal
This video confirms what I’ve always known. Engineers are a great bunch who are always happy to help others learn about the secrets of their trade. New to this channel but really enjoying it. Seeing you step through what I learnt as an apprentice is great.👍👍
Thanks for your kind comment Dave, and welcome to the Channel!
Top plop!! Another string to your bow and another entry for people to watch your channel. Love it, I could watch that all day, something relaxing about it. Well done, I look forward to the next one 😎👍🏻
Thanks Ian, wow that's really kind, I intended it to be a bit of variety and something to keep our loyal viewers coming back for more!
It’s relaxing to watch, it’s a therapy for me...Keep them coming mate...
Thank you my friend, it gives me such confidence to carry on with the projects!
My father, Duncan, would have loved this, he was a time served turner with nearly 50 years experience. He passed away quite recently. This is his u Tube account I'm his son Andrew.......keeping the memories fresh, thank you for posting
Hello Andrew, we have to say how sorry we are to hear about the sad and tragic loss of your Dad, we had had some email conversations with him and he told us he was unwell, so we are very sorry to hear that news, we were both shocked... thank you so much taking the trouble to get in touch, and what a wonderful thing you are doing for your Dad in contacting the people he spoke with and keeping his memory alive... look after yourself and our deepest condolences to you and your family, D&Px
I never thought of using a dart. Excellent. Everyday I learn something new. Thank you.
Thanks Stewart, all got one knocking around, either that or as chips as chips anyway... !
Good job, it really did turn out nice. Get yourself a collet chuck and some 5 C collets, even setting to run true will be a cake- walk. Grab some 5C emergency collets as well so when you have that oddball size material you can size the collet to what you need.
Thank you buddy, that's great information, always on the look out for upgrades, things to put on the Xmas and Birthday list! ... Really appreciate your insight, that's very kind of you.. happy new year!
Took me back 50 years when doing Metal work at school, fun to watch
Yeah, that's how I felt, happy days in the school metalwork rooms!
Very nice, You have a natural talent for picking up mechanical things .And you can play a round of darts. Congratulations.
Thank you mate, much appreciated, how hard can it be aye? Learning as I go!
I am very happy with your new acquisition, and i learn together with you.
Thank you for sharing and ride safely buddy
You too Paul, enjoy the sunshine before it disappears, ride safe, D&Px
If you're going to hacksaw material in the lathe (not recommended), put a panel of wood over the ways, to protect them, if the saw should slip.
Also, try not to get into the habit of laying metal items on the ways. They're precision surfaces, and easily damaged.
This video alone, because it shows you go from literal novice to finished piece and a cool one at that, soooo makes me want to get a metal working lathe! Nice one Del!
Mate, I can assure you there was no trickery here, I've done nothing more than practice on a few bits of aluminium bar and some plastic Delrin to simply get the feel for the control wheels, maybe 3hrs practice tops... making this piece was 8hrs work, when a machnist could have knocked it up in 1/2hr, so there's the difference straight away, but honestly mate, if you've ever wanted to do it, then get stuck in and go ahead, you seriously won't regret it... am having the time of my life with this and learning new skills as I go! Link underneath if you know Machine Mart and are already a customer for other stuff, then you'll know they do a VAT-free special offer day now and again, which can save you over £300 on everything I bought... cheers
For a first job - It's a Top Job, very nicely done, carry on that way you'll soon be an expert - well done, it was fun to watch.
Thank you Howard, ive found already that its not until you get your hands on the machine and start turning metal that you begin to understand the basics.. i have the next project done, and a pretty good outcome, and now have my first job come in from a set of drawings.. so that will be a challenge working to spec... thanks for your kind support buddy.. Del.
Hi, great job Del. lovely to see how you can transform and shape a piece of steel . Thanks , Gus
Hi Gus, great to hear from you, and yes it's so satisying creating something from nothing! Have a great Sunday mate, catcha soon!
Now you've gone and done it Del, set up my own machine shop years ago, currently two lathes, two mills and all the regular stuff, it's like a time sponge. Fantastic what you can do and achieve though!!
Would suggest you junk that 4 way tool post as soon as you can though and get one of the quick change variety. Quick tip for setting tool centre height, use a thin 6" rule trapped between the tool tip and the work piece, when it sits upright you're at centre height, quick and easy and amazingly accurate.
Get the 'arc eurotrade' catalogue and feast your eyes on all of the goodies you'll convince yourself you'll need.
I've watch Keith Fenner, Abom79 and Stefan Gottswinter for years and learnt so much......they're a great source of info and really clever people all of them.
Happy machining.
Thank you Paul, really appreciate your kind advice, I know about those channels, especially Abom79 and have also found Clickspring is a great source of inspiration, even though I would never attain his skill level if I did this for the rest of my life! Thank you again for the advice, it's always very much appreciated... a long, and enjoyable, road ahead !
Applaud Jim for his donation and providing for you and the community!
Thanks Jeff and yep, what a legend aye, Jim has sent me a few more things since, he's a busy experienced engineer with lots of equipment and clearly lots of talent, so great person to learn from as such guidance is priceless... he's not the only one, there are others too that have proved the machining community to be a wonderful bunch of people!
nice first project. all the best.
Thanks Rob!
thats a beautiful bespoke tool and reminded me of everything i've forgotten about turning .So not only is it very enjoyable to watch i'm also getting a refresher course to boot..Thank you brother for the content and for being brave enough to put your head above the parapet..im sure the feedback will be 99.9 % positive encouragement !!
peace and love 👍☮❤
Thank you brother Springy, it's a bit of a dream come true, I have to admit, can't wait to do more meaningful things such as parts for the bikes... the help and guidance I've had from viewers has been overwhelming, this is what You Tube should all be about aye buddy?! Have a great wekeend, filming tomorrow for Weds, I think you'll like the song line, but probably won't be a challenge... it just fits the subject lol
Love watching lathe videos, would love to try it myself but its a big investment
You need a holding attachment device for hold gages and measurements tools for whatever you do. Plus oiling system to keep blade sharp
Awesome job! Looks amazing. Never had the pleasure of turning metal but quite skilled with the timber equivalent, looks like your a skilled and patient student. Good to watch and learn with you Del.
Thanks Ronnie, Its a slow process compared to wood turning, but getting a good result makes all the patience worth it.. Thanks for your kind words mate.. Del.
Congrats on the new lathe an well done on the project! Back in the machining school we constantly had soap water running to keep the work cutting edges cool. The soapy water pump would turn on automatically as we turned on the lathe. That was 16 years ago! So, I might have forgotten everything or misremember stuff...
Hi Abouzar, always good to hear from you...! Yes indeed, coolant makes the whole process a lot safer, but I'm learning as I go, this machine doesn't have a coolant pump, but I'll run whatever lubricant I need at the very least! Have a great week, D&Px
Just a few tips. Put whatever you are turning into the chuck as much as you possibly can.It is safer and will reduce chatter for a better finish, and prolong the life of the tool. Use the lathe centre in the tailstock to align the tap in the hole when cutting the internal thread. There is probably a centre in the end of your tap handle to put the machine centre into ? If not take the tap handle apart and put a centre in it in on the lathe. Also use the tailstock to keep the die and handle at 90 degrees to the piece.Good first attempt on the unfamiliar lathe.
You hit the bullseye there with your first project, well done Del.
haha I see what you did there mate, you wag!
nice lathe just happened on the video,need one myself.
Go for it!
You need a holding attachment for gages to know if it’s perfect. And mechanical and digital measurements tools. And a oil system to cool the blades
Great video Del. I have the same model of lathe and one of the best things I learned from watching other machinists is that the backlash on my own lathe was awful. I went through each bit, setting it up and it made a heck of a difference. Enjoy making things and practicing with the lathe.
Thanks mate, have had it a fair while now, and like you, I've got it set up a lot better over time!
Great first project. When I get a lathe (one day!) I think I may follow in your footsteps and try this first!!
love that, great little tool! good first little project.
Well done del. It was great to watch.Takes me back to my old days.
Really enjoying learning, have a learn lol, but it's really satisfying!
Well done on the scriber. For your benefit, that’s way too much extension outta the chuck, especially with poorly held irregular stock and you should always use a centre drill, not a jobber, as the tip will skate and be inaccurately positioned. It actually does pretty nicely for a budget machine.
Great first project on the lathe Del, now the learning curve begins. Life would get boring if we stopped wanting to learn new things.
Keep up the great work mate. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers
Couldn't agree more mate, it's really breathed fresh air in to the garage, as it's great like you say to be learning new skills! Have a great week yourself, D&Px
So, you didn't spring for a CNC machine? How much more could on cost? Kidding. Maybe the next time, though. Ha. Honestly, though, this lathe opens up a world of new projects for you, as you know. You are a lucky man.
Well done you. To my eyes you made that look easy. First project under your belt. Great vid as always best regards to both off you.
Hi Paul, my word, thank you for your kind feedback, think the secret was in the time I took, I reckon an experienced machinist could have knocked this out in 1/2hr, but it took me all day! ..but time I have, so will learn as I go! Have a great weekend yourself, D&Px
Moonfleet41 As the saying goes buddy practise makes perfect.
Good on you Del, you're doing ok, couple of weeks & you'll be flying with the lathe 👍👍😎
Thanks Geoff, appreciate your faith lol... have a great week D&Px
...and you still have both your orbits :-) Well done Del, cracking!!!
Oh yes mate, safety first! Hope all well with you, catcha soon!
I don’t know jack about turning metal or wood for that matter but I’ve always loved making my own brackets etc. looks damn fun, enjoy watching you figure it out, maybe someday one will make into my shop. Congrats
Hi David. damn fun indeed.. it great to be learning new skill and making things for myself..
Thumbs up!! Nothing ventured nothing gained. I wonder if any of the readily available tungsten tig tips would work as a scribe tip. I think if the tip of a scribe is of a harder material than the material being scribed would be a plus? Congratulations on the lathe , looks to be a keeper.
Thank you for your support, loving the lathe and it has made a big contribution to my hobby, like the Tig tip idea.. Thanks.
How satisfying! That was great to watch, Del, and it's plain to see that you're going to have a ball using that lathe - what a beautiful piece of kit. I'm not able to offer skill-tips, mate, (if only!) but I'm definitely going to continue to learn a lot from your beautifully shot videos. What a great channel! 👍
Thank you Keith, that is so very kind of you, we do work hard on the post-production and we're so glad to hear that you enjoy that... we really appreciate your kind support, have a great weekend, D&Px
Nicely done look forward to more fun with this new piece of kit 👍
Thanks Si, good to hear from you, hope life with the family is all good! D&Px
And a 4 jaw chucks to keep it accurately centered and round with out a measurements error
Good work del took me back to school days when we were aloud to use a lathe, kids cant use them now due to the H&S B*** C**p now
What a sad world we live in Sir, I found out that they shut the metalwork shop at my old school little more than a year after I left... which is a tragedy, it was my favourite lesson and one of the only two subjects I shone in!
Great stuff and a great first project. Such an essential tool, but such a steep learning curve! See you soon buddy.
Cheers mate, hope life is good in Mirius-ville, about time for a catch up soon, wouldn't you say?! Hoep you're out riding still, winter brings greater challenges on the road, specially the snow... I love it !
I would indeed. Still riding and just waiting for the logbook to come through on a little 390cc that should be just perfect for the snow this year.
looks good but no auto speed change will be a pain. If you use square or odd shaped rod mark rod to a chuck jaw to realign.
Well done del learning new skills is always exciting.. great job 🖒
It is indeed buddy, im looking forward to it..
Great job Del ...time to get back to my lathe ...it's been a while . Thank you for sharing
Thanks buddy, can't believe how it eats time..lol!
Great video...great talker well done.
Oh suits you sir 👊😎
Ayup buddy, good to hear from you, can make some parts for the fighter now... hope you are ok, chat soon??
Great and very honest video, loved it.
that looks totally awesome love it....
You did absolutely brilliant, nice job.
I can see where it would take a lot of time. As wood turner, I am in complete control. As a metal turner (machinist), it's all about knobs and gears, not to mention the hardness of the material. That would be very time consuming. But you final product was functional, fashionable and actually works. Doesn't get any better than that.
Thanks Rick, really appreciate your kind words, it's such a learning curve, but as you, such a sense of achievement... wood turning fascinates me and I would love to try it, but I have a passion for all things metal, so I'm prepared to put up with all the extra complications!! Thanks for watching mate...
Great first little project. You can buy tools for turning with and they have tungsten carbide tips, which you then don’t have to grind simply replace the tips when chipped or ground down. I think they are not cheap but definitely better than having to bring and sharpen tools. Really nice lathe.
Thanks Ian, the lathe is so much more than I expected it to be, and I've a lot to learn...! Those tipped tools have been advised against by a few people for a lathe like this, wouldn't mind getting in to grinding my own tools, it's so much cheaper, had a look on Ebay, there are boxfuls of cutting tools for beer money, just need a grinder and some practice, and I can make my own... happy days! Have a great weekend, D&Px
Nice first job Del. Put a dial indicator on your list too. Cheers
EasyEddy: on my list mate, and it's already a long list ,,, cheers!
Quin: yes you're mate, most of the auto & tool jumbles are more in the summer, but will great to start hunting for things I need... shame as locally we used to have a great second hand tool shop, but he sadly retired and non-one took it over!
Fascinating video Del, great piece of work congratulations
Thanks mate, really enjoying learning and trying things out, glad you enjoyed!
Great little project Del. And a useful tool to boot!
Thanks Steven, really enjoying learning new skills and creating new things!!
Great video and a very nice job!
The sky is the limit now 😁👍.
Cheers Christopher, a lot to learn, but it's gonna be a great journey !
@@Moonfleet41 I bet 👍.
yes - alot to learn - lol - i just got into 3d printing - worth getting your head around this too for projects - sooooo much you can make with the correct plastic dude ! Soo much
It's great to learn new skills aye Stephen, gonna focus on this for now, I have soooo much to learn... good luck with your 3D printing, it's great to be creative !
yes I made a rubber grommet for my cx500 stator motor wire because you cant buy them
get yourself the Zeus engineers chart book if you havent already got it. tells you literally everything you need to know about tapping, thread cutting, drill sizes etc. did wonders for me when i was at college learning
Thank you Sir, you're not the first person to advise that one, I think I'll have to pop that on the Xmas list, that way I'll get a useful book rather than another book about motorcycles from the 1970's lol
That was fascinating to watch. Cheers.
The twisted metal adds a nice touch to the scribe. Piece came out nicely
Thanks buddy, really enjoyed my first project, lots to learn, but really enjoying it !
Great first project del. Hi penny
Hi Simon, how's life there, nice and sunny I hope! Pennyx
Storms penny
It has been wind rain thunder and waves hitting the cliffs shaking the house ,followed by 29 to 36deg heat .
2 months to go
@@sparky1967gmail Oh my goodness, i can't imagine it being that hot after a storm... we have 6 months of cold ahead now, but that the wonderful British weather..
Nice work Del, looks nice, tools and parts will be coming thick and fast in no time :)
Thanks buddy, really looing forward to getting in to it !
Nice one del, got a couple of sets of darts lying around somewhere
So gonna make me a new scriber
On the mini lathe lol👍
Go for it mate, simple and effective aye. Good luck..
Just seen this del. Not a bad lathe at all
Very impressed, I regularly watch the likes of Abom79 and Keith Rucker, love me some machining, happy that you have endeavoured into the same world. Looking forward to more to come Del.
Thanks Charlie, I follow them both too, what great channels to learn from... !
Endex?!
When you're minding your own business and you hear a phrase from the past!
Old habbits die hard aye.!
@@Moonfleet41 engineers myself, I did a bit of lathe work on my apprenticeship which is what brought me here! Not touched it since, I was in the last lot of apprentices to go though the Army Apprentice College at Chepstow back in the early 90’s. I’d love a small lathe like that but it’d be a tight squeeze on a 44 foot narrowboat!
That sounds like a glorious place to live mate.. just waking up every morning on a canal in the countryside must be heaven... and yeah, i thing the lathe would fit, it's not that big.. but getting it in down below could be an adventure, they weigh about the same as a full size motorcycle, so you'd need a sense of humour muscling that down the ladder..!!
BRILL n well smart scribe, if you needs to use bigger lathes, mills etc for a project, or even just need a cuppa im only down the road in Bournemouth.
Oh my god, Twizz, 'ello mate, fancy seeing you on here! I never though you would have a channel and what an honour to hear from you Sir! Just finding my way, learning a few new skills, and enjoying life in the garage... I'll take you up on that offer of a cuppa in the near future, be good to have a catch up mate, been too long! Cheers Del
Been on here fer years surfing n keeping up with things as do not get out much these days, had to have right leg off in August 2014 n had left leg off June last year, can walk without a stick ok but stump gets very sore quite quickly so am in a bloody wheelchair most o me time. given up workin for a living n just get DLA & ESA to live on. currently making parts towards a very radical EV trike so i can get transport again. if you fancy more yokes, supply the slabs n i will guide you through making them yourself on my BRIDGEPORT gratis no charge.
P.S. slab ally needs to be 6082T6 or 7075T6, the 6082 is a bit cheaper than the 7075, 6082 is a structual grade used on bridges n the like, good machineabillity n high corrosion resistance. the 7075 is used for ally rear sprockets n other high stress items.
You should've made the handle thread the same size as to fit the dart making it easier to replace the scribing head.
Absolutely awesome Del! 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks Luke, very kind of you mate !
Hiya D and P, really fascinating video. Lovely piece you created there. Reminds me, I’ve got to find the arrows and dust em off. Been years since I’ve played darts.
I can see the joy on your face whilst testing out your new “toy”. Enjoy it buddy.
Your camera work is top notch too, such high resolution!
Take care, Dai
Hi Dai, always great to hear from you... actually we were gonna email you later as we will be near you pretty soon!! Thanks for all your kind support, glad you enjoyed the video, have a great Sunday, love to the family, and will PM you ! D&Px
What a great little project to start off with Del and a very practical one too, Rather like Alex steel making the tools of his trade in the forge.
Thank you my friend, following a tradition I see so often from the craftsmen out there of doing just that and making their own tools... so much to learn !
Super demo, Del! Greetings to you and Penny from (yet again) here in HK.
🏍👍🏍
Hi Gary, blimey you do travel the world... stay safe and enjoy your trip, safe travels, D&Px
Del i've gotta hand it to you /// you have come a long way since the early vids and i'm looking forward to seeing that machine doing a lot of interesting jobs......cracking bit of kit
chris b: Thank you mate, that's very kind, been a long time since we did our first video, and the biggest learning curve was physically making the videos themselves, nobody teaches you editing, you have to make it up as you go along and work with what you have... still not brilliant at it, but it's great fun even though it takes up the same amount of time as filming !
videos looking good to me let's face facts you don't have warner bros in background mate you are doing a grand job
Cracking video Del fancy piece of kit that is. Oh and the Lathe of course lol
Thanks Aiden, good to hear from you mate, really appreciate the support!
Top Job Del 👌👌👌
Great video👍
Very nice, love the twisted metal !
Hi buddy, thanks so much, I have so much to learn... I've got email, and I'm going to print those charts off and laminate them for myself, as you advised, and I'll learn as much as I can from them... will reply directly to your email, thanks again buddy, Del
Amazing. I wish I could help you but I have no knowledge. Take care.
Just glad you enjoyed John!
@@Moonfleet41 yes I am, thanks for talking to me, no one really does. Ride safe delboy and penny.
@@Jrambo51 It's the least we can do to reply when you take the trouble to write... have a great Sunday, D&Px
Vary nice Del !😅👍
Well done buddy! I was just imagining all the cool custom parts you could create if you started with homemade aluminum castings and did the final machining on your new lathe. There's lots of DIY casting videos on RUclips. Just a thought.
Along with lathe videos, I've been watching people do sand casting for years, I feel like I almost know the process they use, but am gonna get to grips with this as I have heaps to learn and lots of projects lined up! Thanks for the heads up mate... appreciated
brilliant video and i learnt alot from this,at 3:52 should you have taken a shim out or is this correct,again thanks for the lesson.PS im going to buy this lathe i take it 22mm solid bar bar fits ok im buying it to make wheel aligners thats all
Cool Del 🤘
Exelent first job with the new partner
I hope soo see more and more new creations
Always the best my friend
Supportig and pending 🤘😉
Thank you David, im learning as i go, and having lots of fun, thanks you for your kind support..
interesting to watch del. good luck with the new lathe
Thanks Wayne, I've really enjoyed my first project, lots to learn, but loving every moment... appreciate your support mate...
Hi, get a piece of plywood and place it on the lathe bed under the area you are using your hacksaw. Then when the hacksaw breaks through and launches itself towards the lathe, nasty, ho bugger moment avoided.
Aweseom advice mate, thank you for your kind input, why didn't I think of that !
Nice one Del
Del that is amazing keep up the great ideas
Thanks Thomas, much appreciated.
Nice tool 👏
Very Cool Thanks
Looks like great fun mate, I’ll get one one day!
Do it mate, you won't regret it!
Excellent! I remember using the lathes in 'Metalwork' classes at school. No gloves, no safety glasses, just a white apron made ny my mum. Where's your white apron Del? :)
Hands up, who remembers the shirt worn backwards in Art?! Happy days aye buddy...!
Today's scratch handle from a bit of Curly Wurly, is tomorrow's cross plane crank from a billet of moist Madeira! : ) x
Curly Wurly! Now I have images of Terry Scott in a schoolboy's uniform, that's gonna be brain worm all day!
'Tremors' hits Surbiton & June is bursting out all over . . . now THAT'S a brain worm . . . enjoy : )
Are we still fixing bikes here??
Lol
I do want one now
you learn something new everyday big man great job well done atb iain
Thanks Iain, it's fantastic to be learning new skills !
I'll be honest I have zero interest in using a lathe but that was one of those strangely satisfying things to watch...... 😂👍 Top vid
Thank you so much Alexander, it is an achievement indeed to inspire those from outside your usual audience... we greatly appreciate your support, many thanks
Nice well done take it slow and enjoy.
Nice job del! Great idea using a dart.
Thanks Andy, just a first attempt, am gonna see if I can get the spike successfully out of the end of one of the other heads and if I can, I may take the dart head off and bore the handle out and solder it in the hole, which will make it a lot tidier and still interchangeable by melting the solder if I wanna replace it !
Here’s a bit of information that might help,buy a bell punch,this gives the centre of round stock every time,then use a centre or revolving centre in the tailstock to align to the punch mark on the round stock and then tighten the lathe chuck and it’s centred,this is not thousands of an inch perfect but it can get you out of a fix or if your in a hurry,when I first started using a lathe many years ago I found centring the hardest thing to do,hope this helps,as for the chuck key I totally agree,I’ve done it and it’s not pleasant,I have a board behind the lathe in my line of sight for the key to go,I don’t put the key down or to one side,it goes straight from chuck to board,make it a habit and you will be fine,regards
Thank you Sir, that's very kind, I've never heard of a bell punch, but it's very name makes common sense, I'll look out for one, as I need all the help at this point.. and you can never say advice on chuck keys too many times, I have a clip ready to bolt on the wall , but at this point I'm still a little nervous of reaching over the lathe for any reason, so not sure yet where to mount it, but learning as I go... thank youf or your kind support, it's much appreciated!
Thanks for the reply,a bell punch will save you a lot of time centring the work piece,if you have any problem getting one drop me a message,also when I started I was recommended a book,it’s a bit old school in its language but it’s like a bible of lathe working,I still refer to it all the time and it’s less than £10 on eBay,I can send you the title and author if your interested,pete