Lathe Handle //Beginner Metal Lathe Project

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  • Опубликовано: 29 мар 2017
  • Wanted to replace my cross slide handle so I made a quick model in Autodesk Fusion 360 and made one in aluminum.
    Some of the skills that I continued to work on:
    indicating on the lathe with my dial indicator
    basic threading
    simple boring of holes
    Follow: / thunderdog500
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  • @brittanydonneberg4918
    @brittanydonneberg4918 11 месяцев назад +35

    well it's a lathe ruclips.net/user/postUgkxN9zrzkkhnjUF5PQbuA_B1gYdsfCu9k6z but it wasn't what i would have anticipated. Headstock, tailstock, carriage apron are manufactured from aluminum now not cast iron. The spindle diameter for the bearings is too small allowing for a few play in the spindle so I am using some blue Loctite to take out the play.

  • @clyde8759
    @clyde8759 7 лет назад +1

    love the fact that you let people know you're learning,and that you don't act like you know it all. makes my experience with watching relatable and allows me to learn along side you. keep up the good work man.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      Thanks! Yeah, I will be the first to say that what I share is to inspire others to learn and try something out. Stay tuned.

  • @jasonyannuccelli2499
    @jasonyannuccelli2499 4 года назад +4

    Loved that practical and useful job. I’m a beginner and now a subscriber. Please do more of those Useful and Practical builds 👍

  • @goldeee666
    @goldeee666 7 лет назад +2

    hey man, pretty nice work. and a well presented video. I am gonna put that project on my list of cool things to make for my bandsaw too.

  • @MR6.5
    @MR6.5 7 лет назад +1

    Very few of those old Myfords around the US. I had the same backlash issues on my South Bend, replaced the cross slide lead screw and nut and it is nice now. Fine workmanship by you as always!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Randy Wilson Appreciate the kind words. Yeah, makes for some fun times when you try to find bolts for the thing.

  • @francismumaugh7376
    @francismumaugh7376 7 лет назад

    YOU DID A GREAT JOB MAKING THE REPLACEMENT HANDLE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +francis mumaugh Thanks for watching.

  • @lilbuztahs
    @lilbuztahs 7 лет назад +1

    I love watching these videos, it always blows my mind that I know you, and watching you make all these hardware projects is so fascinating

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +lilbuztahs Thanks, always trying to learn and share what I do.

  • @denispimentel8548
    @denispimentel8548 5 месяцев назад

    Nice job! Love your handle

  • @aspenbanjo
    @aspenbanjo 7 лет назад

    really digging your channel….i like your choice of projects.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +aspenbanjo Thanks for watching.

  • @josephsmith7284
    @josephsmith7284 4 года назад

    Many thanks. I'm just a beginner learning and getting up the confidence for my first project.

  • @arrlmember
    @arrlmember 3 года назад

    When I first got started in the metal working hobby I read that what guys made mostly were improvements for their lathes and other tools. I found that was pretty much true.
    My first project was an outboard spider made from a 1" black pipe coupling. My second project was a set of stockmakers screws for the Mosin Nagant. I guess that as time goes by we can learn how to make more and more complicated projects. I found the stockmakers screws to be quite educational, because it introduced me to threading.

  • @RelentlessHomesteading
    @RelentlessHomesteading 7 лет назад

    You got a handle on things... Nicely done - I had just icked stock today for handles. Thanks

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад +1

      +RelentlessHomesteading Go for it. Thanks for watching!

  • @raymondwoodring7977
    @raymondwoodring7977 7 лет назад

    amazing work there buddy I have to make a drawbar for my southbend your handle shines light on the job I have to do thanks for sharing

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      Thank you, and best of luck on your project.

  • @BPantherPink
    @BPantherPink 7 лет назад

    Yeah... came over from AvE too... Great vid. Very well done for a first attempt. A big thumbs-up !!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      Thank you. More on the way.

  • @armdaMan
    @armdaMan 7 лет назад

    Hi TD
    Nice simple project well executed
    Thanks for showing and sharing. Really enjoyed it. Gives us ideas on tackling our next project
    Keep 'em rolling
    aRM

  • @thylacine1962
    @thylacine1962 4 года назад

    Fact is you got off your butt and had a go. Good enough for me to subscribe. Final product? That was good too. Well done. Looking forward to more projects.

  • @PeterWalkeronGoogle
    @PeterWalkeronGoogle 7 лет назад +1

    Great job and I particularly liked how you solved the problem with wrong sized stock

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Peter Walker Thanks, it was a fun project.

  • @wibblywobblyidiotvision
    @wibblywobblyidiotvision 7 лет назад

    That's pretty neat. Nice work.
    For mine, I took a similar multi-part approach, but rather than bolting, I shrink-fitted the ring onto the shaft, which gave a cleaner result.
    It's worth noting that your new handwheel will interfere wth your compound slide. there's reason why your old handwheel was small.

  • @thermion7869
    @thermion7869 7 лет назад +1

    Great video look forward to more like this!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Raymond Owen Thanks. There is more on the way.

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 5 лет назад

    Looks good. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

  • @terrinewman7390
    @terrinewman7390 5 лет назад +1

    for the first time making that handle you really well!

  • @phillipspain5650
    @phillipspain5650 7 лет назад

    Outstanding pice of work. Just what I need to do for my lathe.
    🤗

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Phillip Spain Thanks. Best of luck to you.

  • @carchaeology8260
    @carchaeology8260 4 года назад +1

    always hated those tiny handles, great work on the new one that extra leverage makes all the difference

  • @wayneevans5050
    @wayneevans5050 5 лет назад

    Thanks for posting this. I just bought a mill that came with plastic handles. One was broken when I got it.
    As I get the mill cleaned up and back together this will be one of my first projects.

  • @rektalmort
    @rektalmort 7 лет назад +1

    Well done mr!

  • @stevep6428
    @stevep6428 6 лет назад +2

    Just subscribed. Will be watching more here. Loads of ideas bro. Awesome work.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      +Steve Pelland Nice.👊👊🖒🖒

  • @rtkville
    @rtkville 7 лет назад

    Nice! I like it, good job.

  • @glennjohnson9545
    @glennjohnson9545 7 лет назад

    Good job "thinking outside of the box". On figuring out how to do this project with the supplies you had. One day I'm gonna be like you

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Glenn Johnson Lol, thanks for watching.

  • @whitneybennett9045
    @whitneybennett9045 6 лет назад

    Great video awesome project for a fast turning handle I can appreciate that very much I hope you kept the one with the two handles at some point you might appreciate why they were two handles on the Wheel

  • @ActiveAtom
    @ActiveAtom 5 лет назад +1

    New here, you make nice easy to follow along and understand video making, and I was drawn here because I love machine crank handles and I am a micro machinist meaning my handles have this too damn small issue. Your end result the handle came out well. Thank you.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

  • @keithmonarch447
    @keithmonarch447 2 года назад +2

    About this Lathe Handle, I just found you it's August 2021. If you're reading your comments, send me a message. If all goes well for me, I'll be purchasing a new Lathe, probably in September. This is the first video I caught with you. Taking the flat stock, was a smart 🤓 idea to make your handle, nice effort 👍.

  • @tomlee7966
    @tomlee7966 6 лет назад

    AWESOME job just found your channel and i love it.

  • @iangraham6730
    @iangraham6730 7 лет назад +1

    Very tidy job 👌

  • @TheJoyofPrecision
    @TheJoyofPrecision 7 лет назад +1

    Nice work!

  • @dalejones4186
    @dalejones4186 6 лет назад

    Hi. I'm new to metal milling. I really enjoy your videos. Great job on the editing also. Thanks for your time and hard work just for us.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      +dale jones 👍👍Thanks.

  • @vancepeterson4065
    @vancepeterson4065 5 лет назад

    Awesome video! I cannot wait to get a lathe soon and start making some chips!

  • @iainohalloran42
    @iainohalloran42 6 лет назад

    Thank you I appreciate you taking the time and effort to make these videos this is exactly what I am doing at the weekend. Subscribed and liked✌🏽👍🏻

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      Oh yeah!! Stay tuned for more.

  • @TheOldKid
    @TheOldKid 5 лет назад +2

    Cool project. I like your style handle over the the one in the book btw

  • @rtodahl01
    @rtodahl01 7 лет назад +2

    thanks for not being one of those people that talks for twenty minutes and doesn't say anything.
    good video

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +rtodahl01 Yup, your time and my time is not worth wasting. Thanks for watching.

  • @bounce2159
    @bounce2159 6 лет назад

    Really enjoyed that, I have a warco gh1322 lathe and although the wheels are nice and big, you have inspired me to make some nice alloy ones.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      +Bounce MTB Suspension and Bicycle Servicing Go for it!!! Make some chips!! Thanks for watching.

  • @mikemcdonough3221
    @mikemcdonough3221 5 лет назад +1

    Looks and works Great. Very Nice.

  • @flatheadronsgarage7345
    @flatheadronsgarage7345 6 лет назад

    I'm going to make one. Thanks for the great example.

  • @pickletickle8300
    @pickletickle8300 7 лет назад +1

    Great video

  • @cghoyt1
    @cghoyt1 7 лет назад

    Nice job on the handle, I'm going to have to try making one soon. My cross slide handle was damaged while trying to move my lathe when I bought it.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      Yeah, the compound and the cross slide acme screws are bent on this machine right at the base of the handles for each. McMaster just delivered a nice new 3' stick of acme screw that I hope to use for replacing both.

    • @cghoyt1
      @cghoyt1 7 лет назад

      Nice!

  • @allengentz7572
    @allengentz7572 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the instruction very helpful.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +allen gentz Thanks for watching.

  • @MrBrandonwitt
    @MrBrandonwitt 7 лет назад +1

    I always hated the cross slide handle on my Grizzly. Took care of that by replacing it with a LeBlond........ Nice work!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Brandon Witt I don't know about you, but these simple mods just make the experience a lot smoother.

  • @robertkutz
    @robertkutz 7 лет назад +1

    nice work.

  • @xawsomexful
    @xawsomexful 7 лет назад +1

    So awesome !

  • @richard_the_lion_farted
    @richard_the_lion_farted 5 лет назад

    You have talent my friend.

  • @mikenixon9164
    @mikenixon9164 7 лет назад +2

    Nice job

  • @BlackBeardProjects
    @BlackBeardProjects 7 лет назад +1

    Great work man! For once I'm glad a channel was in my homepage :'D

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад +1

      +Black Beard Projects Ha! Thanks for watching.

  • @marbike21
    @marbike21 7 лет назад +1

    Sempre molto bravo👍👍👍saluti da Italia.

  • @gagasmancave8859
    @gagasmancave8859 7 лет назад

    love it I have just got my hands on a simat 101 and it DEFINATELY needs new hand wheels

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Nigel Bown Thanks for watching!

  • @dickhorner
    @dickhorner 7 лет назад +1

    Liked the video! I especially appreciate you showing an operation once, and then moving on. You didn't make us watch you drill and tap all three screw holes. And, NO MUSAK!!!! I'm a new subscriber now!
    Oh, btw, I like your knob profile better than the one in the book. (That sounds odd...)

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Dick Horner LOL, that last sentence!! Seriously, I appreciate the feedback. Some of my older vids have music, but I consider myself a newbie in the video editing department too. Appreciate the sub, it means a lot. Thanks for watching.

  • @lilflatty2472
    @lilflatty2472 6 лет назад

    Great job man. I’m actually going to pick up my very first lathe today! Super exited about it!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      They're a ton of fun!!!

    • @lilflatty2472
      @lilflatty2472 6 лет назад

      ThunderDog Well I made it home with it. Its a barely used Enco 1340. Came with a ton of tooling, 3 jaw, 4 jaw, lots of carbide and hss, end mills, complete 5c collet set and draw bar, files, boring bars. I’m getting it all cleaned up today. Should be making chips by tomorrow!

  • @bradleyyoungquist3455
    @bradleyyoungquist3455 7 лет назад

    Awesome video!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +BradLey Youngquist Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @pink_love_cat4928
    @pink_love_cat4928 4 года назад +1

    That looks great

  • @shelbyglazer3948
    @shelbyglazer3948 5 лет назад

    Great video, going to try that on mine

  • @hobbyhermit66
    @hobbyhermit66 6 лет назад

    Turned out nice.

  • @ofujuncky
    @ofujuncky 7 лет назад

    Hey any improvement is a plus.I would give a A plus . nice fix!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Danne Hughes Thanks, it has worked perfectly.

  • @larry527az3
    @larry527az3 7 лет назад

    Very nicely done. I can't help but to think that if you replaced the cap head screws with some button heads it'd really pop. Not that it doesn't now but... Thanks taking us along on your build, I really enjoyed the video.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Larry527az Thanks for commenting and I appreciate the suggestions. Stay tuned for more!

  • @DavesCave
    @DavesCave 6 лет назад

    One youtuber to another. Nice work. Good job on the handle.
    You work with steel and I work with wood (and my kids). Love a bit of lathe work, wood or steel

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      +Dave's Cave Appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching.

  • @williamomalley7511
    @williamomalley7511 7 лет назад +1

    Jeez mate well done,

  • @kandalfus
    @kandalfus 6 лет назад

    nice work dude great video thank you for sharing

  • @markkoons7488
    @markkoons7488 Год назад

    Got three or four boogered handles on a Craigslist lathe. This video is going to help. Thanks.

  • @jean-claudegolovine5725
    @jean-claudegolovine5725 5 лет назад

    Thank you. I am going to have a go!

  • @fasteddie4107
    @fasteddie4107 3 года назад

    Well done! Thanks for sharing.

  • @amyasseektruth8246
    @amyasseektruth8246 2 года назад

    Really enjoyed it.

  • @charruauno386
    @charruauno386 6 лет назад

    Nice very nice, I have to do that on mine, good work

  • @johnkinnane547
    @johnkinnane547 5 лет назад

    Well done I've got to do the same on all my hand wheels before I go "nuts". John

  • @memegusta42
    @memegusta42 6 лет назад

    how is this the first video I've seen from you?! The boosted frame rate was glorious, and I really like how your microphone was mounted to the lathe. The bass response made it like I could feel the cut through the screen! SUBBED!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      +Morgan Davidson Nice, that works for me. Stay tuned for more.

    • @shonaoneill5151
      @shonaoneill5151 6 лет назад

      ThunderDog nice project, would you not consider countersunk hex or torx bolts into the aluminium? Just to make it more visually pleasing? Just a thought.....nice job either way bud.

  • @tano1747
    @tano1747 6 лет назад

    Looks good.
    My 2c worth would be to suggest as an extra refinement, to do a similar mod to what i did with my lathe feed handles, namely to make a counter balance to offset the handle mass. Originally, before the mod, because i had a nice ball bearing lead screw, if i had any vibration from the cut, the mass of the handle would tend to rotate the feed wheel until the handle was at bottom of the circle, thus advancing the tool in some unintended direction and compromising quality of product...
    You can tighten gib screw to lock the axis of motion but this is a nuisance.
    Counterweight made and installed; problem gone. Same thing on my drill press x-y table.
    You want a bigger diameter slug of material so it is shorter so it doesn't hit your fingers when you crank on the handle though, or if there's room, fit it onto the back of the handwheel.

  • @commando340
    @commando340 6 лет назад +1

    nice job, interesting. great workmanship.

  • @OldIronShops
    @OldIronShops 7 лет назад +1

    i need to do this for my dewalt table saw

  • @bxxj
    @bxxj 7 лет назад

    much more practical than casting the handle the traditional way. it looks nice and is just as functional. I have been getting tired of weird wrist Acton on my compound as well. think I will give it a wack. don't think I can shape a handle freehand like that though.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +bxxj Give it a shot. Lots of fun, thanks for watching.

  • @aarondcmedia9585
    @aarondcmedia9585 6 лет назад

    Looks great

  • @sickboymech92
    @sickboymech92 7 лет назад +1

    There is a video by Dale "metal tips and tricks" where he goes and visits an old timer and learns how to hand carve contours like what was pictured. I think you would enjoy it.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Ronster Irons 10-4 I'll check it out.

  • @ofujuncky
    @ofujuncky 6 лет назад

    Way cool need to make one Thanks

  • @leoncelarouche1590
    @leoncelarouche1590 7 лет назад

    Great project, can you tell me what type lathe you have? I love the size of the carriage and milling attachment, I would think you could make your own cross feed screw your self, looks great.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Leonce LaRouche It's a Drummond/Myford "M" series lathe. Yup, I'm making a cross feed screw now!! 👍

  • @barry-qr5hi
    @barry-qr5hi 6 лет назад

    brilliant, I'm going to have a go.

  • @Mitchiedean
    @Mitchiedean 6 лет назад +2

    Great job. Would love to have seen the capheads counterbored. But you didn't have much meat left in the middle, so it would have been difficult. All and all, a cool look to a utilitarian upgrade. 👍👍

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад

      Hey, thanks for the feedback. It was an easy and fun project. Glad you liked it.

  • @rubendiaz363
    @rubendiaz363 4 года назад

    Very Nice Work Sir...!

  • @girliedog
    @girliedog 7 лет назад

    Excellent upgrade.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +Virginia Hoffman Thank you.

  • @rayfalcone6897
    @rayfalcone6897 5 лет назад

    I like it, thank you for sharing.

  • @lesthompson390
    @lesthompson390 7 лет назад +1

    well done .

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад +1

      +Les Thompson Thank you.

  • @alvydasurbonas8913
    @alvydasurbonas8913 7 лет назад +1

    some knurling on the outer surface of the disc would be nice for extra grip.

  • @nachinguerpetas1449
    @nachinguerpetas1449 5 лет назад

    Really good

  • @tomw1697
    @tomw1697 5 лет назад

    Nice job!

  • @actorzone856
    @actorzone856 7 лет назад +1

    I have been looking for a lathe to buy hard to get here I have not used one yet, I would like to make a suggestion, instead of using bolts to hold it together I would undersize one part and use the heat one freeze the other to join the parts in a press fit, so then no bolts drilling or tapping threads,

  • @jmh8743
    @jmh8743 7 лет назад

    going to use this for my apron half nut lever

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +James Hillman Nice, thanks for watching.

  • @duobob
    @duobob 7 лет назад

    Nice lathe! What kind is it? I like the t-slots a lot. You might want to hold on to that old handle. Several RUclips creators have made an adapter to fit the two handles which is driven with a hand held drill motor. It gives a smooth, long cut with no tedious cranking. First time here, your voice reminds me of This Old Tony. Subscribed...
    Edit: Oh, yes, nice job on the handle!

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      You subscribed equates to me being very thankful and appreciative of people being interested in what I do!!
      It's an English lathe, this one being a Myford/Drummond "M" series. Around WWII Drummond was sold to Myford. From what I've read this is the long bed version. It's been a great little machine. It's not without some quirks, but I've learned quite alot with it.

  • @TheFeller1554
    @TheFeller1554 7 лет назад

    Put some button heads in place of those socket head cap screws and your knuckles will thank you. I will probably end up doing something like this on my south bend heavy 10. Nice job!

  • @LeoWeLeder
    @LeoWeLeder Год назад

    Verry smart way! Also not wasted 80% of material if turned in one peace 👌🏻

  • @btfarmer789
    @btfarmer789 7 лет назад

    great video

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +btfarmer789 Thanks for watching!

  • @malcolmtill
    @malcolmtill 6 лет назад

    Great job, As someone already said " I like your handle best". I have an ML 4 Capstan lathe and an ML4 like copy !

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  6 лет назад +1

      +Malcolm Till Thanks, it was a fun project. I have to say the Myford lathes are impressive for a small machine, even for the amount of wear on the ways.

    • @malcolmtill
      @malcolmtill 6 лет назад +1

      Accuracy is down to the operator mostly ;-))

  • @Contango1000
    @Contango1000 6 лет назад

    Great mod. One question though, since you asked. Why not CA glue instead of risking marks from the bolt to hold the parts together?

  • @geobrown9413
    @geobrown9413 Год назад

    Looks good, but I would have added the last big piece to what was there, after removing the two little handles. Saves a lot of work.

  • @KiwiBassHead
    @KiwiBassHead 7 лет назад

    Hi, great job on the hand wheel. I liked the fact that you made it from two pieces to get around not having a big enough piece of bar stock.
    Could you please reply with the name of the book that the dimensions for the shaped handles was in. I have been looking for a chart like that for a long time.
    A method for making odd profiled 'ornamental' parts that I have used with good results in the past is to divide the part up into say, 64th inch steps and turn what ends up looking like a stack of washers. I used a parting tool and just plunged to each diameter. It is then a simple matter to finish of the profile with files of the appropriated shapes.
    Keep up the good work.

    • @ThunderDog
      @ThunderDog  7 лет назад

      +KiwiBassHead I did a similar setup with the parting tool and then formed the part to final dimension. The nook is none other than a copy of the Machinery Handbook. Mine is the 13th edition, old but works just fine. Thanks for watching.

  • @caseyhargis1541
    @caseyhargis1541 6 лет назад

    outstanding!

  • @Argosh
    @Argosh 6 лет назад +1

    To follow your request: The first thing I thought was "Oh, it's discount This old Tony". Don't get me wrong, even discount Tot is pretty rad, but that's where you are. It'll be interesting to see where you take it.