2014 POTD Thread Archive

[John Hasler]

Made this carriage stop for my Logan:



The thumbscrew will have to be replaced by a proper knurled knob and the clamping bolt with a square-headed one to match the wrenches that came with the lathe. I'll also want to secure a bit of hardened steel to the carriage to keep the casting from getting beaten up.
Someday it might evolve into a micrometer stop.

 

[Cadillac STS]

Hi Guys
Grandson wanted some help with his shoddy Gym Training Equipment, so we made him a set of Dumb bells to use.
This project, like any other, greatly assisted in me getting used to my Lathe. For starters, there's the obvious Turning, then Tapers and we got an opportunity to try Knurling as well. Not a super precision job as U Guys can see, but they would suffice for a lifetime, we are certain !!!
Thanks for looking.
Regards
aRMView attachment 82917View attachment 82918

That is a really great idea and you are right will make a lifetime tool for him to use and maybe pass down the family. One detail might be helpful is to try to make them to a specific weight like 2.5 lbs or 2 lbs. That way he would know with two 5 lb weights he is lifting 12.5 lbs. Not critical but slight improvement. Maybe do the bars then make the end rings bigger or smaller to dial the weight in. Also would be nice to have a hand operated screw to be able to easily change weights with no tools, just a larger knurled knob would do.

Beautiful work though and it gets me thinking of making some myself! WOW

 

[cascao]

Open column on the way...

 

[toolholder]

Hi Guys
Grandson wanted some help with his shoddy Gym Training Equipment, so we made him a set of Dumb bells to use.
This project, like any other, greatly assisted in me getting used to my Lathe. For starters, there's the obvious Turning, then Tapers and we got an opportunity to try Knurling as well. Not a super precision job as U Guys can see, but they would suffice for a lifetime, we are certain !!!
Thanks for looking.
Regards
aRMView attachment 82917View attachment 82918

Very nice. As a guy that spent years in the gym I would recommend one thing, the use of clamps instead of collars. In the course of working out he might need to change the weight 5-6 times.

 

[Hawkeye]

Okay, Cascao. You got our attention. Could you please give us more information on your engine? Whose design? Size, etc. Maybe in a new thread under live steam. Looks like a good project to follow.

 

[schor]

I made a tool holder holder.

[video=youtube_share;n7TqjQ8AoCI]http://youtu.be/n7TqjQ8AoCI[/video]

 

[Sharky]

Welded up 3 cracks in a Clausing 12" spindle lock ring for a buddy. It seems the previous owner used a hammer and punch rather than the proper spanner. Egged out the holes and cracked the ring. 400 for a new ring or cut a grove in the crack then mig it and grind smooth. No brainer for us!

 

[cascao]

Okay, Cascao. You got our attention. Could you please give us more information on your engine? Whose design? Size, etc. Maybe in a new thread under live steam. Looks like a good project to follow.

Hawkeye, certainly, I will do it. But I only have this parts yet. As soon as I hear some pop pop pop pop... I will post here with all details and photos/movies that people here deserves.

It's Elmer's design Open column #3
http://www.john-tom.com/html/ElmersEngines.html

It's my third engine.
Mini CO2
http://www.hobby-machinist.com/showthread.php?t=17287
Woobler
http://youtu.be/6sfJ-C4fBRg?list=PL8EF9C2B17EC17CD9

 

[Hawkeye]

Thanks, Cascao. We'll be watching for it. Have fun with the build.

 

[Don B]

I'm not getting the time for making metal chips these days, only wood chips due to house renovations, this is my $3.50 mirrored door I made, I picked up 2 of these mirrors from a second hand store for $7, one went in the bathroom on the wall sideways in a former renovation, this one is on a closet door, all the wood used was saved from former renovations.