Hi del, your welcome. I started myself about a year ago with a top end mini lathe, made a few upgrades and learnt from lots of mistakes, couple a bit costly, but hey ho its a big learning curve. Recently added mini mill , great fun and messy, another learning curve. Best wishes.
Thank you Wayne, it truly is a learning curve, and messy?! You're not kidding, so much so, it's finally made me buy a shop vac! Reckon I could make some money out of the swarf in the end lol, take care buddy, all the best, Del
Extremely nice job Dell, I am a machinist, You have more patience with set up than i. I highly recommend getting a quick change tool post for that lathe. All that time it takes to set up a cutting tool is only done once, then a quick verify before making the cut. Once you use a quick change, you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. They honestly put the joy in operating a lathe. You really put the custom in that custom shift lever!
Hi Scott, thank you, I appreciate your insight, I've actually had the honour of being sent a QCTP by another machinist, but it's way too big for my machine and I'd need to make some custom applications to even try and fit it plus, even at it's lowest setting, the tool is too high... the height of my chuck above the bed is just too low for it... I know it'll be a benefit, and it's on my list! Thanks again
@@Moonfleet41 I don't know if you have a " Harbor Freight" near you, they have a small one for their lathes that will work. There kinda backwards in how it sets up but, it works. (about $40 or $50 online)
@@scottthornton9237 Sadly no Harbor Freight over here in England no even anything like it.... i may even upgrade the machine itself in the future, always on the lookout for an old vintage machine at reasonable money.. (not many of those about as you can imagine lol)..
@@Moonfleet41 Reasonably priced without being a train-wreck is indeed difficult to find most anywhere. I'm wondering, If i go get another QCTP how could i get it to you?
brother beyond !! i was going to say "WOW " JUST WOW !! but i can't leave it at that . This piece of art has taken you into another realm i have watched you over the years and seen your channel and skills grow , this my dear friend is outstanding ..you should be very proud ...cheers brother this lathe is an incredible addition to your shop !! peace and love to you and PP xxx👍☮❤
Thank you mostly kindly brother Springy, what can I say to that?! It's a dream come true to get the lathe underway at last, and we've been overwhelmed by the amazing support we've had from the machinists out there and most of all, the incredible enthusiastic reception from the viewers... perhaps we've struck a new subject for a string of projects! Stay warm buddy, forecasting sub-zero next week, so getting the heated seats and grips cranked up on the Exploder and will be racking out the kapok trousers ! ...(and the Ready Brek!)... pip pip, D&Px
Thank Martin, yes, we've been blown away, and here we sit at 11.30 at night, still tying to get back to everyone for all the amazing love and kindness, never thought the lathe projects would gather so much support !
I'm Brazilian and I've followed your work for a long time! Looking at your work is rewarding, I end up learning many things and finishing it there is not anywhere else !!! Congratulations, as always!
OMG!!! Del there is a reason why you are happy with the results. It is looking GREAT. And i love the fact that you give us the time frame for most of your jobs as it shows how time consuming it is. The editing is taking away from the complexity of most of the work. Keep it up and keep the videos coming. Great content. I must say you are getting better with every post and the quality of videos and jobs is getting higher and higher.
Hi Dell, that came up bloody lovely. Little tip I can give you. I learnt this while in Engineering training school. If you get a right hand cutter and grind a bigger radius on the cutting corner (think you can actually buy them). When you make a pass with it, it will leave a nicer finish, especially if you use a slow feed. Give it a try. Also, allways use the feed. great video mate. Fasty
Hi Fasty, thanks for that cool top, I hadn't thought of that, still getting used to the controls, it's great to have these awseome nuggets of advice to put in to practice... thank you!
My word thank you for your kind comments Ronnie, it's great to be so well regarded... the point I was making really was that you don't need to be in possession of a row of certificates to turn out a nice result!
Thank you my friend, it seems we may have struck a new seam of interest, we didn't expect the lathe videos to be this popular, so I'll be filming another for next week, but got to paint the tail on the bike this weekend as the bike build won't wait !
Thank you my friend, much appreciated, the lathe is lots of fun, but back to painting for the weekend, gotta get the tail in it's final satin black, wish me luck, 'you know how it is' lol !
@@Moonfleet41 Good luck with the paint I'm sure it will turn out great. I've got a little more painting and fab work at the weekend too. Nearly there now.
Lovely ! Next time you emery on the lathe put come foil or film over the bed to protect it from the dust. Plus if it gets caught in the chuck it won’t get pulled in .
Nice results! I think the reason your lathe is struggling is because the cutter is dull, looked like it was pushing the aluminium more than cutting it. I used that type of tools when I first got my lathe, and honestly they're just not great. I would suggest getting some insert holders, you can find them for good prices on ebay. Cheap holders are fine (but expensive are better) but I always buy quality inserts. Just a tip, it'll make your lathe life a lot easier :)
Thank you buddy, I really appreciate that, it was indeed a little dull, I've got some new ones that are better quality now, and I have tried an insert tip tool, which was incredible by comparison, so I'll be looking in to using those where I can, thanks for the great advice, cheers, Del
My word, thank you most kindly my friend, we have been truly blown away by the love, and generosity, of the machining community, we've been making bike based videos for almost 10yrs now, and never before have we experienced such kindness, and encouragement, from a single group of people... Thank you for being part of it my friend, I may well take you up on that, am slowly learning as I go, and I have my first 'job' next week, with some actual specifications to work to, wish me luck ! All the best, and thanks again, D&Px
Well done you its nice to see someone who actually is enjoying the learning process, having fun doing something you clearly love comes across in your vids and has encouraged me to try things i never thought i be capable of , so a big thumbs up from me
Nice 1. I had an Iron 883 a few years back, and was trying to change the exhaust, and sheered the bolt clean off. Was an absolute ball ache getting that sorted. I'll probably try the wd40 in the next few weeks, when I put the bike away for the winter. The salt trucks will be out shortly up here in Glasgow, so the bike will be put away til March. Thanks for the advice. Keep those videos coming.......more Harley vids please. Lol
Here is a tip for you Del, after you have found the centre height of your cutting tool with your ruler and set square.Machine a billot of steel to a length from your lathe slideway up to the tool height.Then you can use it for setting ever tool that you use in the future alot easier and quicker
Thanks buddy, that's a good idea, even a second hand steel ruler chopped to length would do the job just as well aye?! Thanks for the insight mate, that's why I love You Tube!
Hi, Adios a los angulos !! ( by by to the angularity ) ..lol Lovely to so how to prepare the lathe and work with it. Great job ! I had to put my sun glasses after that polishing . Thanks for the video. Gus
Hi Gus, how great to hear from you, and thank you so much for your kind words and support, it's great to be learning some new tricks, feels like a fresh start and a new chapter in the channel ! D&Px
Thanks buddy, really appreciate the encouragement, have a little job to do next week for a friend for some handlebar risers, so wish me luck! Got to paint the tail on the fighter this weekend though as that one's on a schedule !
Another great video Del.. You don't give yourself enough credit. You know you did something right because you made it look 10 times better than the company that originally made it. Keep up the good work. I wish I had a small mill and lathe and welder,,,, well maybe one day.
Hi buddy, thank you so much, that's very kind, I know what you mean, it took me a long time to take the plunge and, eventually, start assembling the equipment, but you have Craigs List and Harbor Freight, so no matter if it's a cheap example of the item, it'll be enough to get you started and if you enjoy the experience, then maybe you can invest a little more later! Why not make the first leap with a basic welder and makes some garden sculptures for fun... before you know it, you'll be making your own frame modifications! Take care and ride safe, D&Px
@@RenegadesGarage Damn thats horrible, you reach out to help a friend in need, and they take it, and vaporize... sorry to hear that buddy.. makes you wonder why you bother aye... hope you can get back on top.. Good luck.. Del.
Why thank you kindly Sir, it's a fun learning process and great to put some of the things I've been watching on videos for years in to practice and see how difficult they actually are ... old dogs, new tricks and all that !
You've done a fantastic job there, I love polishing Aluminium, comes up great. My missus cousin had just bought a lathe, & by changing his tool post he doesn't have to shim it anymore, I don't know anything about these machines but thought I'd let you know. Great job dome there, it's almost hypnotic watching all the swarf come off 👍👍😎
Nice job, looks a whole lot better. Little tip for you, when turning aluminium use WD40 or similar as a cutting lubricant. And be extra careful when using emery or when polishing in a revolving chuck, those things bite!
Thanks Doug, I'm really glad to hear that confirmation, as you can see at the beginning, trying to chew the knurling off was really nasty, it was noisy and rumbly and wouldn't come off in anything more than dust, I reckon the squashing effect of the knurling had work hardened it, but once through it, it cut really nicely... I gave up on the oil as it didn't seem to make a lot of difference and as you see later on when I was cutting the two chamfers, when I stopped it, what I was wiping off was WD40, I assumed it would work like paraffin as a lubricant, as it's pretty much similar stuff in many ways, and true enough, it worked a treat! So thanks for confirming my theory mate, all the best, Del
Brilliant job, looks better than original. Tip give carbide tips a light grind on cutting edge with a silicone carbide wheel , (no other ) cut and finish will be better. I turned a piece of stainless steel with 22 deg tapper for getting centre height of cutting tool. Simply place in chuck and adjust tool height to centre ( this is where work is done. Unless you know head stock and tailstock are in line and true). Keep up the good work
Nice one Dell, We had Double Boost and now we have Single Boost. lol. Cracking project for you and you made it a 100 times nicer than it was. We're quite lucky that manufactures of aftermarket parts don't finish things off great as it allows us to make them better and more like one-offs. Your friend will be proud when she's asked where she bought it.
Hi Hui, thank you for your kind words, I've already seen a few things I could have improved on, I think more grooves and a little finer, but then I'm never satisfied with anything lol... great to chat with you last night, and thank you again for your kind, and generous, gift... I really apprecaite your support, chat soon, all the best, Del
Wow Dell, your skills are improving rapidly both on the lathe and hand skills. That thing was so over engineered and unfinished before you got your hands on it. Big up for Jim as well. What a generous guy.
Thank you Steven, it was a little clunky aye, but didn't need much to make it look good and yes, indeed, we've been astonished at the love and support from the machining community, what a great bunch they are, I wish I'd bought a lathe years ago!
Thanks buddy, that is the downside of doing jobs for other people, you hand them over and they disappear off in to the eather lol... glad we have the video to remember it by!!
Beautiful. I bought a replacement gear shifter for my Bonneville a few months ago. It's essentially a bargain basement nonadjustable version of the one you modified in this video. I'm not at all concerned about it marring my engineer/cruiser boots because blemishes will only improve their looks. What bothers me is toe soreness. The toe piece is too narrow and digs in painfully when upshifting. If I could find or make a slip on rubber cover it might solve the problem. Other than using a short piece of fuel or coolant line I haven't yet come up with any ideas worth pursuing.
Hi Marc.. ive dont that conversion myself.. i drilled a hole in the end of the peg and threaded it to M6, then fitted a short length of sift rubber hose over the peg, and held it on by screwing an M6 bolt with a wide washer in the end to hold it in place.. job done..! Hope that helps mate.!
Lovely stuff. When you put the grooves in I was thinking of suggesting adding O-rings! It would be great to put a link to an image of it in situ once it's fitted.
Hey Mike & Melly, great to hear from you, I hope you're both having lots of happy miles on Audrey, and guess it's about time the weather turned and then you'll wish you had an Adventure bike lol... love to you both, chat soon, D&Px
Absolutely stunning Del. A massive improvement on the original product, sure your friend will be pleased. The lathe work is going great. The only mistake you dont wanna make is leaving the chuck key in amd turning on the lathe, one of those things where you think "not something I'd do" but its all too easy. Take it easy brother and ride safe :-)
Thank you brother, I appreciate that, that's totally sound advice, that you can enver hear too many times! I'm gonna put a clip on the wall for the chuck key, so I never hit the start button unless I see the chuck key in the clip... seems to be the common advice !
Amazing job Del, you would never know you're a novice on the lathe, you're already making professional quality mods, well done mate, looking forward to how you progress on the lathe!!
Thank you most kindly Elliott, this was really done freehand to be honest, without the contraints of specifications, but next time I'll be working to some exact sizes, so now it gets harder!
There’s a lot of snobbery about lathes, as most things. I have recently purchased one of these lathes, albeit all in bits, brand new never run, got paint stripper spilt on it. Looking forward to rebuilding it. These are hobby lathes no doubt, but as you have shown a novice with a lot of common sense can learn and make wonderful components, and most of all enjoy the experience. More power to you, Have enjoyed all your videos on the lathe( not really into bikes) Maybe you can comment on my videos when I start my rebuild, you will be an expert then Good luck to you mate, nice work.
Thank you for your kind words buddy.. i think you;re right on the snobbery thing.. and i think that translates to a lot of things too, everyone has an opinion, but as a long experienced machinist once said to me, many of those who mock and deride these lathes, have never stood in front of one.... it's a hobby lathe indeed, and ive enjoyed all the lathe projects so far.. it a great learning curve.. and yopu'll love it.. send us a link to your first project, and ill like and subscribe..! cheers, Del.
Really really love watching that lathe do its stuff, excellent stuff Del 👍 I reckon the owner of that shifter will be over the moon to say the least mate. Looking forward to more stuff like that 👊
Nice piece Del, ditto to someone else's comment, don't wreck a power drill in your vice, pick up a bench grinder that you can dedicate to buffing (saves having to swap from grinding wheels to polishing mop spindles) ~ it may at first seem a lame purchase/set-up but once you have it there sitting in your workshop you'll find yourself thinking nothing of turning round and slapping a piece through it in a couple of minutes - I understand workshop space is a set of priorities though. BZ keep em coming
Now that is epic del well done you it's almost too good to but on the bike haha. Loving the lath work it's fascinating I think I could watch work like this till my eyes fall out of my head del 👍👍
Brilliant job Del, looks so much better than the original. Your progressing on the lathe really well mate. I find buffing with autosol keeps it looking good and shiny for years in all weather. Penny and you have a great week. Cheers
Hi Del and Penny! A work of art as usual, hey just incase you find it slipping at times then I suggest placing tight fitting O-rings in those beautifully cut grooves. Kind regards Warren
Hi buddy, perhaps you skipped the end of the video, as that's exactly what the plan was..! Thanks for thinking alike, great minds and all that! Cheers, D&Px
(P) Fantastic work, my friend! Looks amazing...Penny P. will no doubt love it! Love how the peg came out almost exactly what I envisioned it should be...the grooves are an excellent idea, and the o-rings in them, even better! I didn't think about that. Can't wait to see it finished and fitted!
Cheers buddy, this one wasn't for Penny, but one of her friends... she was very pleased with it though, and promises to keep it shiney and polished!! Make yourself a scribe, you could even just use a dart and screw a stick in the end of it and it'll work just fine! Always great to hear from you buddy, if I ever get some spare time, I'll make you one !!!
@@Moonfleet41 Oh...I must have missed that in the video...excellent modification/finish work regardless! I know spare time is hard to come by, but if you ever have the chance, that would be most awesome. Keep up the good work...ALWAYS enjoying your videos, and watching you grow as a creator. Truly excited to see your journey learning the lathe!
Shit, that's probably the most impressive thing I've seen you do in terms of before and after...and I've been downright shocked at what you're capable of in the past. Awesome stuff mate.
Thank you Tor, I have to admit I am reasonably proud of that for a first effort, lots I could have improved on, but I'm only learning this at the moment, thanks for your kind words !
Hi del, your welcome. I started myself about a year ago with a top end mini lathe, made a few upgrades and learnt from lots of mistakes, couple a bit costly, but hey ho its a big learning curve. Recently added mini mill , great fun and messy, another learning curve. Best wishes.
Thank you Wayne, it truly is a learning curve, and messy?! You're not kidding, so much so, it's finally made me buy a shop vac! Reckon I could make some money out of the swarf in the end lol, take care buddy, all the best, Del
Extremely nice job Dell, I am a machinist, You have more patience with set up than i. I highly recommend getting a quick change tool post for that lathe. All that time it takes to set up a cutting tool is only done once, then a quick verify before making the cut. Once you use a quick change, you will wonder how you ever got along with out it. They honestly put the joy in operating a lathe.
You really put the custom in that custom shift lever!
Hi Scott, thank you, I appreciate your insight, I've actually had the honour of being sent a QCTP by another machinist, but it's way too big for my machine and I'd need to make some custom applications to even try and fit it plus, even at it's lowest setting, the tool is too high... the height of my chuck above the bed is just too low for it... I know it'll be a benefit, and it's on my list! Thanks again
@@Moonfleet41 I don't know if you have a " Harbor Freight" near you, they have a small one for their lathes that will work. There kinda backwards in how it sets up but, it works. (about $40 or $50 online)
@@scottthornton9237 Sadly no Harbor Freight over here in England no even anything like it.... i may even upgrade the machine itself in the future, always on the lookout for an old vintage machine at reasonable money.. (not many of those about as you can imagine lol)..
@@Moonfleet41 Reasonably priced without being a train-wreck is indeed difficult to find most anywhere. I'm wondering, If i go get another QCTP how could i get it to you?
brother beyond !!
i was going to say "WOW " JUST WOW !! but i can't leave it at that .
This piece of art has taken you into another realm i have watched you over the years and seen your channel and skills grow , this my dear friend is outstanding ..you should be very proud ...cheers brother this lathe is an incredible addition to your shop !!
peace and love to you and PP xxx👍☮❤
Thank you mostly kindly brother Springy, what can I say to that?! It's a dream come true to get the lathe underway at last, and we've been overwhelmed by the amazing support we've had from the machinists out there and most of all, the incredible enthusiastic reception from the viewers... perhaps we've struck a new subject for a string of projects! Stay warm buddy, forecasting sub-zero next week, so getting the heated seats and grips cranked up on the Exploder and will be racking out the kapok trousers ! ...(and the Ready Brek!)... pip pip, D&Px
Look at you buddy. Precision instruments, now turning like a pro. Spot on job. Great job looks great hope she was well in-pressed!
Thank you Paul, it was a proud moment handing it over to a very happy owner!
Fantastic result Del. Brilliant. Loving the love with all this too... Incredible support you're getting!
Thank Martin, yes, we've been blown away, and here we sit at 11.30 at night, still tying to get back to everyone for all the amazing love and kindness, never thought the lathe projects would gather so much support !
I'm Brazilian and I've followed your work for a long time!
Looking at your work is rewarding, I end up learning many things and finishing it there is not anywhere else !!! Congratulations, as always!
Thank you very much Eduardo, it's always good to hear from you, glad the videos can help you and that you enjoy watching them !
OMG!!! Del there is a reason why you are happy with the results. It is looking GREAT. And i love the fact that you give us the time frame for most of your jobs as it shows how time consuming it is. The editing is taking away from the complexity of most of the work. Keep it up and keep the videos coming. Great content. I must say you are getting better with every post and the quality of videos and jobs is getting higher and higher.
Hi Dell, that came up bloody lovely. Little tip I can give you. I learnt this while in Engineering training school. If you get a right hand cutter and grind a bigger radius on the cutting corner (think you can actually buy them). When you make a pass with it, it will leave a nicer finish, especially if you use a slow feed. Give it a try. Also, allways use the feed. great video mate. Fasty
Hi Fasty, thanks for that cool top, I hadn't thought of that, still getting used to the controls, it's great to have these awseome nuggets of advice to put in to practice... thank you!
In my opinion, no need to apologise for what you are mate, because you are simply a joy to watch and learn along with!.
My word thank you for your kind comments Ronnie, it's great to be so well regarded... the point I was making really was that you don't need to be in possession of a row of certificates to turn out a nice result!
I like the Lathe-Videos a lot. Please do more of them!!
Thank you my friend, it seems we may have struck a new seam of interest, we didn't expect the lathe videos to be this popular, so I'll be filming another for next week, but got to paint the tail on the bike this weekend as the bike build won't wait !
Great second project and professional finish Del I really like that, especially the o ring idea, you certainly seem to be enjoying using that lathe.
Thank you my friend, much appreciated, the lathe is lots of fun, but back to painting for the weekend, gotta get the tail in it's final satin black, wish me luck, 'you know how it is' lol !
@@Moonfleet41 Good luck with the paint I'm sure it will turn out great. I've got a little more painting and fab work at the weekend too. Nearly there now.
Excellent work Delboy to say You never done it before thank you and Penny.Tony
Lovely ! Next time you emery on the lathe put come foil or film over the bed to protect it from the dust. Plus if it gets caught in the chuck it won’t get pulled in .
Thanks buddy, great advice, learning as I go!
Nice results!
I think the reason your lathe is struggling is because the cutter is dull, looked like it was pushing the aluminium more than cutting it. I used that type of tools when I first got my lathe, and honestly they're just not great. I would suggest getting some insert holders, you can find them for good prices on ebay. Cheap holders are fine (but expensive are better) but I always buy quality inserts. Just a tip, it'll make your lathe life a lot easier :)
Thank you buddy, I really appreciate that, it was indeed a little dull, I've got some new ones that are better quality now, and I have tried an insert tip tool, which was incredible by comparison, so I'll be looking in to using those where I can, thanks for the great advice, cheers, Del
Excellent job Del, a fine upgrade to a great bit of kit, your friend should be very happy with the result, well done sir.
Thank you mate, it went down very well, I was very proud ot hand it over if I say so myself !
Del that looks spectacular! Be proud of yourself, bruh! That looks like something out of a high end aftermarket catalog.
Thank you most kindly Sir, you rmessage is a priviledge to read, thank you so much !
Stunning result! Could hardly believe the difference if I didn't watch it happen.
Hi , just watched the gear shifter video and as a turner of 30+ years my experience is at your disposal 🙂👍, great video too !
My word, thank you most kindly my friend, we have been truly blown away by the love, and generosity, of the machining community, we've been making bike based videos for almost 10yrs now, and never before have we experienced such kindness, and encouragement, from a single group of people...
Thank you for being part of it my friend, I may well take you up on that, am slowly learning as I go, and I have my first 'job' next week, with some actual specifications to work to, wish me luck ! All the best, and thanks again, D&Px
Moonfleet41 would be my pleasure to help in any way I can , feel free to ask ! Good luck 👍
Turned out really good. Like the o-ring idea.
Well done you its nice to see someone who actually is enjoying the learning process, having fun doing something you clearly love comes across in your vids and has encouraged me to try things i never thought i be capable of , so a big thumbs up from me
Thanks Mike, that's very kind, love learning new stuff, specially when you've spent so many years watching it done!
How I love those machining moments, it made for a very satisfying video and an outstanding result!
Thank you my friend, had lots of fun doing it !
Absolutely fantastic job, just can't get enough of your videos, I learn so much...
Thank you so much my friend, it's great to hear from you, and thanks so much for your kind sentiments, it's great to pass on a few tips!
Nice 1. I had an Iron 883 a few years back, and was trying to change the exhaust, and sheered the bolt clean off. Was an absolute ball ache getting that sorted. I'll probably try the wd40 in the next few weeks, when I put the bike away for the winter. The salt trucks will be out shortly up here in Glasgow, so the bike will be put away til March. Thanks for the advice. Keep those videos coming.......more Harley vids please. Lol
When you see the difference between them at the end.......absolutely amazing!
Thanks Gary, was really chuffed with the outcome, have a great weekend mate!
Here is a tip for you Del, after you have found the centre height of your cutting tool with your ruler and set square.Machine a billot of steel to a length from your lathe slideway up to the tool height.Then you can use it for setting ever tool that you use in the future alot easier and quicker
Thanks buddy, that's a good idea, even a second hand steel ruler chopped to length would do the job just as well aye?! Thanks for the insight mate, that's why I love You Tube!
Lovely job Del really looking forward to seeing what else you produce. I'd be well chuffed to have that on my bike.
Thanks Andy, you're very kind, the first of many I hope, great to be underway!
Hi, Adios a los angulos !! ( by by to the angularity ) ..lol Lovely to so how to prepare the lathe and work with it. Great job ! I had to put my sun glasses after that polishing . Thanks for the video. Gus
Hi Gus, how great to hear from you, and thank you so much for your kind words and support, it's great to be learning some new tricks, feels like a fresh start and a new chapter in the channel ! D&Px
Very nice job Dell...... What a great finish.
Totally brilliant looks lovely. Nice one del. More vids like this please 😎😎
Thanks buddy, really appreciate the encouragement, have a little job to do next week for a friend for some handlebar risers, so wish me luck! Got to paint the tail on the fighter this weekend though as that one's on a schedule !
That was a pleasure to watch. What a superb outcome, Del. Your natural creativity is a real asset in the mancave, my friend. 👍
Thanks Keith, you're very kind, it was great fun !
Formidable. Can't find other words to describe your skills sir.
Thank you kindly Jesus, it's an honour to have such kind regard.
Another great video Del.. You don't give yourself enough credit. You know you did something right because you made it look 10 times better than the company that originally made it. Keep up the good work. I wish I had a small mill and lathe and welder,,,, well maybe one day.
Hi buddy, thank you so much, that's very kind, I know what you mean, it took me a long time to take the plunge and, eventually, start assembling the equipment, but you have Craigs List and Harbor Freight, so no matter if it's a cheap example of the item, it'll be enough to get you started and if you enjoy the experience, then maybe you can invest a little more later! Why not make the first leap with a basic welder and makes some garden sculptures for fun... before you know it, you'll be making your own frame modifications! Take care and ride safe, D&Px
@@RenegadesGarage Damn thats horrible, you reach out to help a friend in need, and they take it, and vaporize... sorry to hear that buddy.. makes you wonder why you bother aye... hope you can get back on top.. Good luck.. Del.
Fabulous work Del, like that.....worth getting the lathe just for that piece!
Why thank you kindly Sir, it's a fun learning process and great to put some of the things I've been watching on videos for years in to practice and see how difficult they actually are ... old dogs, new tricks and all that !
Great job there buddy, nice bit the lathe work too, finish product looks excellent, well done 👍👍👍
Cheers Stu, first attempt, happy how it came out!
A very professional finish. Well done mate.
Well that was a enormous improvement and yes i remember back in the 70's😁👍🏍
Thanks buddy, old school style never fades aye?!
I was watching that opened mouthed. Absolutely amazing
Awesome job! Really nice... so much better than stock or any aftermarket options. Well done.
Thanks Donald, much appreciated !
You've done a fantastic job there, I love polishing Aluminium, comes up great. My missus cousin had just bought a lathe, & by changing his tool post he doesn't have to shim it anymore, I don't know anything about these machines but thought I'd let you know. Great job dome there, it's almost hypnotic watching all the swarf come off 👍👍😎
Thank you buddy, a quick change tool post is top of the shopping list! Good to learn the hard way before I get there though!
Great informative video, love your attitude, keep em coming!
Very very satisfying. Really nice job Del. I can go to bed now.
Thank you buddy, night night !
Nice job, looks a whole lot better. Little tip for you, when turning aluminium use WD40 or similar as a cutting lubricant. And be extra careful when using emery or when polishing in a revolving chuck, those things bite!
Thanks Doug, I'm really glad to hear that confirmation, as you can see at the beginning, trying to chew the knurling off was really nasty, it was noisy and rumbly and wouldn't come off in anything more than dust, I reckon the squashing effect of the knurling had work hardened it, but once through it, it cut really nicely... I gave up on the oil as it didn't seem to make a lot of difference and as you see later on when I was cutting the two chamfers, when I stopped it, what I was wiping off was WD40, I assumed it would work like paraffin as a lubricant, as it's pretty much similar stuff in many ways, and true enough, it worked a treat! So thanks for confirming my theory mate, all the best, Del
Nice one Dell , small adjustments make a huge difference aesthetically, great editing too .👌 C.
Thanks Charlie, it's taking long than the filming these days so glad it shows !
Wow, that came out great, nice work , looks loads better than the original 👍
Brilliant job, looks better than original. Tip give carbide tips a light grind on cutting edge with a silicone carbide wheel , (no other ) cut and finish will be better. I turned a piece of stainless steel with 22 deg tapper for getting centre height of cutting tool. Simply place in chuck and adjust tool height to centre ( this is where work is done. Unless you know head stock and tailstock are in line and true). Keep up the good work
Thanks Wayne, great tips, always much appreciated!
Wow just wow, Del! You’re really rocking that lathe, my friend! 🏍👍🏍
Awesome! That looks so much better. She will love it and her boots will too. Haha. Great job and great skills. Ride safe , Brother.
Thank you brother, that's very kind, it was a proud moment to hand it over to a happy owner!
Nice one Dell,
We had Double Boost and now we have Single Boost. lol. Cracking project for you and you made it a 100 times nicer than it was. We're quite lucky that manufactures of aftermarket parts don't finish things off great as it allows us to make them better and more like one-offs. Your friend will be proud when she's asked where she bought it.
Hi Hui, thank you for your kind words, I've already seen a few things I could have improved on, I think more grooves and a little finer, but then I'm never satisfied with anything lol... great to chat with you last night, and thank you again for your kind, and generous, gift... I really apprecaite your support, chat soon, all the best, Del
So much better
For a guy who says he is just a mechanic that is a great job well done
Thank you mate, you're too kind.
Ah mate that’s a brilliant job you’ve done, top marks!! 👍🏻
Thank buddy, very kind!
amazing...had one these gear shifters and it was so bulky...wow..i might just have to buy another one and do this...super job !
Well done mate.... your friend will be chuffed with that 👍🏻
Yes indeed, she certainly was, and it was great fun to learn a few new skills!
Wow Dell, your skills are improving rapidly both on the lathe and hand skills. That thing was so over engineered and unfinished before you got your hands on it. Big up for Jim as well. What a generous guy.
Thank you Steven, it was a little clunky aye, but didn't need much to make it look good and yes, indeed, we've been astonished at the love and support from the machining community, what a great bunch they are, I wish I'd bought a lathe years ago!
Great job on the gear shift. Looks fantastic.
looks great! well done!!
Fantastic job there Del, she will be chuffed, I'm sure.
Thank you Nicholas, she surely was!
Nicely done, huge improvement in my opinion, would be great to see it on her bike!
Thanks buddy, that is the downside of doing jobs for other people, you hand them over and they disappear off in to the eather lol... glad we have the video to remember it by!!
Beautiful. I bought a replacement gear shifter for my Bonneville a few months ago. It's essentially a bargain basement nonadjustable version of the one you modified in this video. I'm not at all concerned about it marring my engineer/cruiser boots because blemishes will only improve their looks. What bothers me is toe soreness. The toe piece is too narrow and digs in painfully when upshifting. If I could find or make a slip on rubber cover it might solve the problem. Other than using a short piece of fuel or coolant line I haven't yet come up with any ideas worth pursuing.
Hi Marc.. ive dont that conversion myself.. i drilled a hole in the end of the peg and threaded it to M6, then fitted a short length of sift rubber hose over the peg, and held it on by screwing an M6 bolt with a wide washer in the end to hold it in place.. job done..! Hope that helps mate.!
Lovely stuff. When you put the grooves in I was thinking of suggesting adding O-rings! It would be great to put a link to an image of it in situ once it's fitted.
Sure thing buddy, good thinking, when I catch up with her I'll see if I can grab a picture of it all done!
Looks great! Excellent work!
Hey Mike & Melly, great to hear from you, I hope you're both having lots of happy miles on Audrey, and guess it's about time the weather turned and then you'll wish you had an Adventure bike lol... love to you both, chat soon, D&Px
Absolutely stunning Del. A massive improvement on the original product, sure your friend will be pleased.
The lathe work is going great. The only mistake you dont wanna make is leaving the chuck key in amd turning on the lathe, one of those things where you think "not something I'd do" but its all too easy. Take it easy brother and ride safe :-)
Thank you brother, I appreciate that, that's totally sound advice, that you can enver hear too many times! I'm gonna put a clip on the wall for the chuck key, so I never hit the start button unless I see the chuck key in the clip... seems to be the common advice !
Very nice Del!!!
For a guy who's learning the trade you're getting an A+.
Love these vids, especially the close-up shots.
👍👍👍.
Thank you Christopher, you're too kind, just a first attempt, still hoping to improve a lot yet!
Amazing job Del, you would never know you're a novice on the lathe, you're already making professional quality mods, well done mate, looking forward to how you progress on the lathe!!
Thank you most kindly Elliott, this was really done freehand to be honest, without the contraints of specifications, but next time I'll be working to some exact sizes, so now it gets harder!
great work pal! total transformation, looks loads better!! 💪💪👍
Thank you my friend, just basic stuff, and happy with the result for now!
So much more pleasing over the original. Very good work Del.
Now that is something to be proud of, nice one del 👍🏻
Thank you Scott, happy with the first attempt!
There’s a lot of snobbery about lathes, as most things. I have recently purchased one of these lathes, albeit all in bits, brand new never run, got paint stripper spilt on it. Looking forward to rebuilding it. These are hobby lathes no doubt, but as you have shown a novice with a lot of common sense can learn and make wonderful components, and most of all enjoy the experience. More power to you,
Have enjoyed all your videos on the lathe( not really into bikes)
Maybe you can comment on my videos when I start my rebuild, you will be an expert then
Good luck to you mate, nice work.
Thank you for your kind words buddy.. i think you;re right on the snobbery thing.. and i think that translates to a lot of things too, everyone has an opinion, but as a long experienced machinist once said to me, many of those who mock and deride these lathes, have never stood in front of one.... it's a hobby lathe indeed, and ive enjoyed all the lathe projects so far.. it a great learning curve.. and yopu'll love it.. send us a link to your first project, and ill like and subscribe..! cheers, Del.
Fantastic video. Outstanding result, well done Del. I'm sure your friend will be over the moon.
Very much so buddy, I was proud to hand it over !
Really really love watching that lathe do its stuff, excellent stuff Del 👍 I reckon the owner of that shifter will be over the moon to say the least mate. Looking forward to more stuff like that 👊
Thank you most kindly my friend, I was very proud to hand it over and she was chuffed with the result!
Nice piece Del, ditto to someone else's comment, don't wreck a power drill in your vice, pick up a bench grinder that you can dedicate to buffing (saves having to swap from grinding wheels to polishing mop spindles) ~ it may at first seem a lame purchase/set-up but once you have it there sitting in your workshop you'll find yourself thinking nothing of turning round and slapping a piece through it in a couple of minutes - I understand workshop space is a set of priorities though. BZ keep em coming
I have a bench grinder, and just acquired a stand along post for it, so it'll be set up soon buddy.
You're a mechanic AND an artist! BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Taking a working piece and making it quite lovely! Well Done!!!!
Thank you kindly Sir, I think the quality of the alloy helped towards a great finish, I believe it's T6 billet...!
Gear shift adjustment is the bain of any new bike.
Now that is epic del well done you it's almost too good to but on the bike haha. Loving the lath work it's fascinating I think I could watch work like this till my eyes fall out of my head del 👍👍
Thank you WW, that conjured up a very interesting picture..! Seriously, thank you so much for such kind good wishes, it's fun to start learning !
Del I can hear those wheels spinning 🤣🤣 Great job looks like a million bucks
Thank you most kindly Sir, happy with the result!
Nice piece, coming along keep at it yer getting there .👍👍👍
I see, the video answered, 120, 400, 800, 1200. Anyway a really nice outcome, thanks.
Really like that custom part!
Brilliant job Del, looks so much better than the original. Your progressing on the lathe really well mate. I find buffing with autosol keeps it looking good and shiny for years in all weather. Penny and you have a great week. Cheers
Thank you my friend, good old Autosol, best polish in the world! Great to hear from you, have a great week yourself! D&Px
Wow Del that piece came out beautifully. Love the polish look
Very nice finish Del. You are right to be proud of that.
Thank you Stewart, I properly am!
Oh man...didn't expect that. Endless possibilities in the future. Great job del
Thanks buddy, I feel that too, just gotta get practising !
Hi Del and Penny!
A work of art as usual, hey just incase you find it slipping at times then I suggest placing tight fitting O-rings in those beautifully cut grooves.
Kind regards Warren
Hi buddy, perhaps you skipped the end of the video, as that's exactly what the plan was..! Thanks for thinking alike, great minds and all that! Cheers, D&Px
(P) Fantastic work, my friend! Looks amazing...Penny P. will no doubt love it! Love how the peg came out almost exactly what I envisioned it should be...the grooves are an excellent idea, and the o-rings in them, even better! I didn't think about that. Can't wait to see it finished and fitted!
By the way, I could've used that Delboy's Garage Scribe today, at work! It's ok though, my beat-up, old scratch awl did the trick for now, lol
Cheers buddy, this one wasn't for Penny, but one of her friends... she was very pleased with it though, and promises to keep it shiney and polished!! Make yourself a scribe, you could even just use a dart and screw a stick in the end of it and it'll work just fine! Always great to hear from you buddy, if I ever get some spare time, I'll make you one !!!
@@Moonfleet41 Oh...I must have missed that in the video...excellent modification/finish work regardless! I know spare time is hard to come by, but if you ever have the chance, that would be most awesome. Keep up the good work...ALWAYS enjoying your videos, and watching you grow as a creator. Truly excited to see your journey learning the lathe!
Who would have thought modding a gear lever be interesting ..am pleased to see it was .. nice job dell ..looks really cool
Thanks mate, fun little project and a happy 'customer'!
Shit, that's probably the most impressive thing I've seen you do in terms of before and after...and I've been downright shocked at what you're capable of in the past. Awesome stuff mate.
Blimey, thank you so much my friend, that is too kind!
Made a factory part look much better than from factory :)
Thank you kindly Sir, with any manfucatured part, there's always room for improvement, don't ya think?!
Vast improvement over the original, well done Del.
Thanks buddy, just needed a little tidying up !
god Del I had sweaty palms when you was going down that chamfer. Lol
Trust me mate, I take more care than probably shows!
Fair play, that came out really smart, almost jewellery. Well done 😎👍🏻
Thank you Ian, I think it's really good quality alloy!
@@Moonfleet41 + your skill 😎👍🏻
I must admit that I was like how exciting can this video but boy was I wrong..Great Job. Wish you lived in Orlando.
Thank you most kindly Sir, I wish I lived in Florida too, what a beautiful place, take care, Del
@@Moonfleet41 I got a garage I could rent you:)
SOLD! I just need to sort out a green card and a MASSIVE removal truck that floats lol
Thank you for the good video!
That is one transformation the modified version looks 100% better simple changes make a big difference
Thank you buddy, that's very kind, great to do my first project, looking forward to lots more to come!
Bloody hell Del. That is lovely! Loved this vlog. You must be well chuffed after making this.
Thank you Tor, I have to admit I am reasonably proud of that for a first effort, lots I could have improved on, but I'm only learning this at the moment, thanks for your kind words !
Good job Dell, like the polishing.
Thanks Paul, much appreciated!
Now that looks millions times better, awesome job bud
Cheers mate, much appreciated!
Now that's an improvement!
Motone should sell them like that. Or take notice to improve there current one.
Nicely done👍
Very very cool!!! Looks great!!!
Thanks Joe!
First class, superbly altered for the better
Really nice your learning how to use the lathe quickly to do a job as nice as that
Thank you my friend, I've had some really sterling advice from some great people, and just taking is slow, one step at a time!
What a difference, that’s transformed it nicely mate 👍🏻
Cheers jonboy, much appreciate mate!