Improvements to My HF Central Machinery Mini-Lathe Work Station

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My friend offered to "work on my lathe" while I was on vacation recently. What he did blew me away. The work station is dramatically improved. The height was raised making it more comfortable, and some guards were installed to prevent chips from getting where I don't want them. Here are links to a couple of other videos I've done on my lathe:
Quick Change Tool Post Improvements: • Simple Improvements fo...
JINWEN Quick Change Tool Posts: • JINWEN Quick Change To...
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:42 Teddy, the machinist
2:28 Swarf blocker
2:54 Backplate reinforcer
3:09 Apron chip guard
3:55 Shelf lip
4:11 Base mounting
4:38 Replacement chip guard on the ways
5:09 Spare parts after renovation
5:30 Improved mini lathe in action
5:49 Bonus content!

Пікірлер: 41

@samlogosz8422 3 жыл бұрын

I like your shelf system . looks good.

@HodgePodgeGarage 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice setup!I'm tinkering with the idea of getting one of these. Thanks for the vid

@tek4 6 жыл бұрын

That chip cover. I'm drooling. Commenting as it plays

@catherineharris4746 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful shop!💖👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

@minskmade 5 жыл бұрын

i need freinds like that... just getting into metal working as a hobby i love it....beautiful build...i did the same plate extension to mount to my bench

@linniel8433 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Thanks for sharing!

@pstewart5443 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@ericcommarato7727 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Jim. Very nice improvements to the Lathe. I have a buddy who has the same lathe, I’m sending him a link to this video. Thanks for posting.

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Commarato thank you Eric!

@Bramsshed1913 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Jim, Your friend has made marvelous improvements to that lathe, I would love to get my hands on one like that :) Nice video and cheers, Bram

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 жыл бұрын

Bram the Wadesmill woodturner thank you Bram! Be well my friend.

@nowayjerk8064 6 жыл бұрын

very nice

@ToddAndrewCole 6 жыл бұрын

That's a nice friend! Ask him if he wants to borrow my 1971 MG Midget that's been resting for a while in my yard.

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 жыл бұрын

Todd Impson lol - I'll do it!

@linniel8433 6 жыл бұрын

We have a mini grizzly in our machine shop, we modified the belts and pulleys, got rid of the rubber band!

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 жыл бұрын

lin niel I will probably do that at some point but it's been ok for the kind of stuff I do.

@goriverman 3 жыл бұрын

I have the HF 8X12 mini lathe love it

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 3 жыл бұрын

Mine has been awesome!

@Pushyhog 3 жыл бұрын

l figured out why he put up dimple in alum chip guard, small front gear touches and hum's along. Im building a dimple in mine.

@x1area51ii7 3 жыл бұрын

Will this be enough to turn 6mm shaft rod for rc project? Like dog bone or center drive shaft. I be using stainless steel rod mostly..thanks

@ISILENTNINJAI 4 жыл бұрын

I never more friends like Ted

@nickriggs23 4 жыл бұрын

Nice improvements. I just purchased a 7x10 mini myself a few months ago. I would like to know what quick change tool post you went with?

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 4 жыл бұрын

Nick Riggs I went with this inexpensive Jinwen Kit. Serious machinists would never buy it but it’s been great for the small jobs I do. Here’s a video about the set I bought: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rJZkfrydm6iRhpc.html

@eddymetaldiy4035 5 жыл бұрын

A good improvement for this lathe is roller bearings for the chuck

@1pcfred 5 жыл бұрын

I've been to Stuart. My aunt lives in Walton Beach. So not too far away. I haven't been there in a long time now. Turns out I might be going next month though. I'm trying not to but I may have to.

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Frederick stop by I'll give you the nickel tour!

@1pcfred 5 жыл бұрын

@@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts I'd love to. It sounds better than what I have to do there. Which is see my convalescing uncle while my wicked aunt is around. Family obligation, you know? But how can you say no to your own mother when she says she wants to see her brother one more time before he goes? Really how can I put it to her because I'd love to get out of doing this. heh Yeah expect me there in about two weeks. I ain't getting out of this one.

@stormeylane7834 6 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about getting one for cutting brass casings. Would you recommend this machine?

@stormeylane7834 6 жыл бұрын

mainly for jewelry and such.

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 6 жыл бұрын

Stormey Lane I've had great luck with this machine, but I kind of think this might be too coarse for the kinds of work you're doing. You might key word search "jewelers lathe". There are quite a few options for "micro lathes". They are more precise and are designed for small work. Good luck!

@gvet47 5 жыл бұрын

I see why he changed the lead screw guard/cover. There is not enough clearance to put the cover he made so nice on the apron gears. May make a new lead screw cover.

@JimmiePorterAtStuartArts 5 жыл бұрын

gvet47 a year later I can report it’s worked really well...good luck!