Hand wheel on mini lathe tailstock broke, again. Replacements?

[r-mm]

Any ideas guys? Already repaired it once.

 

[DavidR8]

I'd make a new one or a metal one can be found on eBay fairly inexpensively.

 

[Ulma Doctor]

mcmaster-carr has an abundance of metric handwheels

 

[mmcmdl]

What diameter and bore ? I have quite a few hand wheels .

 

[markba633csi]

What did you use to repair it? I would think epoxy would be strong enough- JB weld for example
-Mark

 

[vocatexas]

The first thing I made on my little lathe was a new hand wheel for the cross slide. I didn't like the factory wheel. I used a piece of 3/4x4 inch flat bar. Turned it round and contoured it, then made a small handle about two inches long and attached it. Fun and simple project and I've got a larger wheel that makes running the cross slide in and out a lot easier.

 

[r-mm]

Thanks guys!

I am mid part so went for a fairly priced replacement from LMS but will check mcmaster and consider making one soon.

Mini Lathe Hand Wheel | Mini Lathe Replacement Parts Online

Meant for use on the saddle drive and tailstock of your mini lathe, this hand wheel is 90 mm in diameter and mounts on a 8mm shaft with a set screw. Get the right mini lathe replacement parts online at LittleMachineShop.

littlemachineshop.com

 

[addertooth]

What size "mini-lathe" do you have? I would bet a lot of people can think of some additional ways for you to spend money, while the wheel is off

 

[machPete99]

You probably should not be machining crankshafts on your mini lathe

 

[r-mm]

Haha yeah maybe the nitrided cast crank was pushing the MicroMark 7x14 but I like to punch above my weight...