Coming together

[Metal Butcher]

Matt, I saw a picture of a 9x20 somewhere on this forum that had a round bar attached to where the round ball is on the belt tension lever. It came strait back and was bent down in front of the gear chart and the end had the ball on it. It (ball) ended just above the quick change gear box lever. Not exactly on the right side, but maybe this could work or will give you an idea.

-MB

 

[1hand]

Yeah MB, You know what I'm talking about. You know when the lever is in the drive postion, its quite a reach back there to get a hold of it. That mod would make sense, to get the lever more on top when its in the drive postion would help tremendously.

 

[Metal Butcher]

Yeah MB, You know what I'm talking about. You know when the lever is in the drive postion, its quite a reach back there to get a hold of it. That mod would make sense, to get the lever more on top when its in the drive postion would help tremendously.

It would put the ball in front of the aluminum plate, just above the gear box. Which is better than on top. The rod end would need a square block split up to the hole for the existing lever rod, and bolted so that it would clamp around the existing lever just below the existing ball end. The rod would be bolted with the new lever angled slightly away from the side cover were all the change gears are housed. Do you follow what I mean?

-MB

 

[Metal Butcher]

I looked and I looked. I didn't give up and it paid off! Here ya go Matt, hope this is the answer for you!

http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=7716.0

-MB

 

[1hand]

Sweet. Thanks for the Help. Now I understand. I was in the middle of bending clothes hangers to see what angle you where talking about. When they say a pics worth a thousand words, they ain't lying.

Thanks Matt

 

[Metal Butcher]

Sweet. Thanks for the Help. Now I understand. I was in the middle of bending clothes hangers to see what angle you where talking about. When they say a pics worth a thousand words, they ain't lying.

Thanks Matt

Matt, you could also bring the lever out over and down in front of the hinged cover if you would like the ball end out further, lower, and a little to the left. The farther out and down, the less you'll be reaching over the top of the lathe to engage the belt drive.

-MB

 

[1hand]

Like this.................?

 

[Deanofid]

Looks like you've got it whupped, Matt. It seems to work very well for you, and might be easier on the motor too. Good work, there.

Dean

 

[Metal Butcher]

Matt, Wow that's what I had in mind! Over and in front of the hinged cover. One step at a time and you'll get things all worked out.

I just love the layout and neat look of your shop! The collet collection not only looks extensive, its also located well for easy access.

And real DRO on you lathe and coolant system! Makes my shop set up and equipment look a little cheesy. I'm jealous! :big:

-MB

 

[1hand]

Thanks I owe you one. :bow: Finding that setup saved me a lot of frustration and probably my other arm...lol

I made the DRO stuff. It was a fun project. Was the first machining I've done actually.
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/index.php?topic=7354.0

Thanks Matt

 

[doc1955]

Put up some shelves weekend. The basement furnace room / machine shop is starting to come together.

WoW! I'm envious you look so well organized wish I was a fraction of that!
It is looooking sweeeet! :bow:

 

[1hand]

Thanks doc

 

[1hand]

Moving the lathe changed the whole layout in the basement. I also built a bench in the back for the saw and a soldering station. I split my tool boxes in half to make a bench for the surface plate. This free'd some more space on the bench also for a arbor press and tapping station.

It feels like Home now. " it only took 2 years" :big:

 

[zeeprogrammer]

Nice looking shop!

It feels like Home now. "

Not yet. You need to hang some pictures (and I don't mean those 'calendars').

And while a cooler (fridge) and jar (you know what I mean) will be sufficient...get a cot or something (you can't use the workbench).

A few frilly things and doo-dads and NOW we're talking home!

 

[b.lindsey]

That looks amazing and so well organized. There doesn't seem to be much that you don't have...even in multiples Thanks for sharing it.

Bill

 

[PaulS]

Yes, Thank You for sharing!! Great Job!!

Paul

 

[cfellows]

I'm envious of your shop, Matt. Very nicely organized!

Chuck

 

[bearcar1]

Say Matt, I really like how you have that arbor press and tapping stand arranged. I have a corner in my shop that just doesn't seem to 'fit' with the layout. Maybe I can steal incorporate your idea and utilize that area better. Hmmmm.... If I move my lathe to the other wall and then put the mill out in the center, drill press over there......... Now see what you have started!! ;D :idea: :wall:

BC1
Jim

 

[1hand]

Say Matt, I really like how you have that arbor press and tapping stand arranged. I have a corner in my shop that just doesn't seem to 'fit' with the layout. Maybe I can steal incorporate your idea utilize that area better. Hmmmm.... If I move my lathe to the other wall and then put the mill out in the center, drill press over there......... Now see what you have started!! ;D :idea: :wall:

BC1
Jim

I laugh at my wife when she wants to move furniture around in a room. Now she is laughing at me.....she saying "see it does make a difference"

 

[bearcar1]

I laugh at my wife when she wants to move furniture around in a room. Now she is laughing at me.....she saying "see it does make a difference"

I just tell my wife to "move it yourself" :hDe: :big: :fan: :toilet: *knuppel2*

you get the idea here.

BC1
Jim