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Here is snother attempt at a tangential tool holder. I think this one is more acceptable. However there is a mistake, the screw is on the opposite side :-(

Hi JC, thanks for your ideas, I really feel lost without my mill. Haven't done work like this using a lathe before. Not sure if the Wizard is up to a bit of milling but I suppose there is only one way to find out. Having been used to a W180 lathe, band saw, Formit, BFE mill and a few other items...

I can see what you mean about the possibility of chatter. It was mainly to angle the tool bit wrt the top slide into a side and face cutting position at the same time. It certainly feels rigid and is an approximate copy of the shape of the Diamond tool holder. I didn't realise the amount of...

I cobbled this together today, sorry it is a bit rough looking but a clean-up will improve its looks. The 3/16" tool bit hasn't been sharpened, it is just there to aid the comstruction. Ths cranked holder is necessary to get the tool tip at centre height. Perhaps tomorrow I'll be able to try...

From one Grumpy Old Git to another, many thanks, just what I need to get my thoughts going. John

Thanks for the comments. I have had a lot of satifaction from getting it into a working condition again. So far I have only made test turnings which have shown that the work to bring it back to a working condition has been successful. Some prsctice was needed to make the drive belts, several...

I have started this thread so as not to add to the Adept for a 5 year old postings. This wizard was in a por state when I got it. However with a bit of time and a little money it as become a useful tool even though a bit on the small size.

Richard, I don't have a real idea save that it was advertised from 1946 on to the earlie 1950s. There is some information here :- Wizard Micro lathe John

Jon, this is what I used, The no-volt release switch is eBay (193540659522) 250v KJD17 £10.64 The speed control is Amazon Wingoneer AC220 4000w £6.99 The box is RS Stock number 174889 £6.25 plus vat. I hope this is helpful, it may be possible to get a better price at other outlets. The box is...

The lathe was given to me many years ago together with an Adept but the Adept needed much more work to make it serviceable. The motor is just a normal 100w sewing machine type obtained via the internet. I understand that a reasonable upper spindle speed is around 1000rpm. so with a reduction...

Hi Jon, I wondered if you would like to see the Wizard lathe I am just restoring. It is very similar to the Adept as you can see. I've been following your posts with interest and they have been helpful to me in deciding about layout, motor etc. I have been wondering if there are any benefits...

Deeferdog, thanks for a really interesting project. I expect there will be a lot more generators following your lead. John

Now sold.

:)

Yes it is there 143521707631. Perhaps I got the number wrong.

I am selling my Hobbymat BFE 65 Milling machine complete with a 3 axis DRO. It is being advertised on eBay item number 143521707631

Great to see you're keeping busy Tony. Looks nice. John

These have now been sold.

These have now been sold.

I have for sale on eBay 8 part machined loco wheels. The item number is 142785082428 The item goes live at 19.30 BST today. John