My 1st mod to new machine

[V 45]

I guess this is where I would post this ? I have a 7x16 lathe and the plastic handles are very sloppy. So here is my 1st attempt making anything at all with my new lathe. I had a really hard time using the boring bar. It just made little chips...not too sure how to adjust it. I looked over the net for help. I did drill as large a hole as possible before using the bar. Only needed to remove .012" .. it did turn out nice tho...no slop at all !!

 

[chuck foster]

thanks for sharing................modifying machines is fun and it makes them more functional

i bet if you look around on the net you will find a bunch of mods you can do to your lathe.

have fun

chuck

 

[mgbrv8]

Very good work, that's a good way to personalize your machine and truly make it your own.

 

[Troutsqueezer]

A good first mod to do is install a plastic shield over the apron gears to keep swarf out of the area. You probably already have some in there. Head over to www.mini-lathe.com for details.

 

[moanaman]

Recently I fixed a problem with the my little lathe . The carriage hand wheel always seemed to have handle in a position that it was difficult for me to use the crosslide handle. Removed the 4" carriage hand wheel and replaces with a 3" from Honk Kong $9 including post.

Now my fat fingers have plenty of room to operate both hand-wheels a the same time.

Barry

 

[V 45]

A good first mod to do is install a plastic shield over the apron gears to keep swarf out of the area. You probably already have some in there. Head over to www.mini-lathe.com for details.

I picked up a piece of plastic today to make the shield...already in the works. I know the handle is not much of a mod...but my 1st !! I'm certain they're will be a lot more. I really enjoy the new machine. It will be decent once I get all the slop out.
Thanx again