Making A Ball Turner From a Boring Head: Machinist Tools

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@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Some people are having trouble with the Audio not syncing on this video. Please be sure you are in 1080P and it should be correct.

@pjofurey6239 2 жыл бұрын

Nice touch making the centre to aid set up, used my home made one first time today, made everything barvthe boring head. Got carried away with thrust and linear bearings.the set up is gold on yours.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Using tools you made in your own shop is rewarding. Thanks for watching!

@jacobdaugherty4052 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, in never ceases to amaze me what you can make on a metal lathe.

@WorksbySolo 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet build Austin! I always learn something new when watching your videos. Keep’em coming.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bernie!

@dean_duplantis 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. One of your cooler shop designed tools.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean!

@XDIY 3 жыл бұрын

Cool tools! I like to see such works.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@BillyTpower Жыл бұрын

I liked the way you put the work piece backward in the collet I'm stealing that tip

@AirGunnerrr Жыл бұрын

Great video.. 😎

@adambergendorff2702 6 ай бұрын

Good point on how to center it and the improvements you would do on the next one!

@HighCaliberCraftsman 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Poor_Mans_DIY 3 жыл бұрын

we are always amazed at the things that you are able to make. I think you should build a custom lathe from scratch! It would be so cool and I know you could make each and every part!!

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow that would be a project 😂

@EthanCarterDesigns 3 жыл бұрын

I'm always so fascinated by your process! Super cool video bud and the head pop up at the end hahaha

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ethan! I was wondering if anyone made it to the end 😂

@davidmckenzie7190 4 ай бұрын

We had a ball or radius tool that would turn a radius on your part that you were making, The problem was it had a lot of chatter when you used it. You had to make baby Cuts to finish out your ball. I think thats a good Idea. I would of never thought of using a boreing head that way on a lathe.

@houdini9697 3 жыл бұрын

get that sound in snyc my man. but excellent use of a boring head well done

@JustMightDIY 3 жыл бұрын

The level of skill and knowledge you have in metalworking never ceases to amaze. Great job on this video and the ball.

@johnhall8455 6 ай бұрын

Would it be a good idea to drill a third hole in the boring head to accept the cutting tool? That way you can see and use the adjustment screw without stopping the operation..😉

@BearMaked 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still not exactly sure what you were doing, but I enjoyed watching along anyway. Nice shirt, btw! Also, ball joke.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Justin!

@AnonOmis1000 3 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend getting a smaller tap wrench for taps that small. They have shorter arms so you can't really put as much torque on the tap.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I have plans to make one, one of these days!

@chrisj4570g 3 жыл бұрын

Oh sweet! I’ve got a good use for this. Adult toy industry.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to be a bit of inspiration!

@aweirdguynamedjeff 3 жыл бұрын

It must be nice to have some shiny balls that can be kicked around the shop

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

😂👍🏻

@pjofurey6239 2 жыл бұрын

Mine has a longer handle with a crank / bend to clear the tool post.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same. Thanks!

@717Fang Ай бұрын

I wonder if possible to make 2 inch balls with it? Thanks

@joell439 3 жыл бұрын

👍😎👍

@alastairweatherley5202 Жыл бұрын

Why didnt you just mount that M3 tap in the tailstock chuck if you were worried about torquing it off with the tap wrench

@TwistedTwineWoodworking 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh I get it now!!! Great adjustment....kinda boring though 🤣😆😅

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

extra boring is my specialty!

@AnonOmis1000 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit that R8 arbor just unscrews? That can't be safe for mill work, which was it's intended use.

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure this is how the majority of them are made but not positive.

@TheGrantAlexander 3 жыл бұрын

I expected you to balls this one up, but you did a great job instead!

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Grant!

@axa.axa. 2 жыл бұрын

If your so scared to tap with that t handle make a dedicated small thumbscrew handle. Not sure of a turner that that lacks rigidity. There are other basic designs that would provide significantly better performance

@Lwimmermastermetalart 3 ай бұрын

Being careful with a large tap wrench with small taps is the reason they make small tap wrenches 😜

@jagboy69 3 жыл бұрын

Why is it every ball turner I see makes eggs and not a true round ball?

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

True round is tough because there is only one perfectly true and an infinite number of not rounds. Ill have to put a mic on the aluminum one I turned to see how close I got!

@jagboy69 3 жыл бұрын

@@HighCaliberCraftsman I dont need a 100% ball, but it just cant look like an egg. Maybe with some practice you'll get closer.

@GTL77 3 жыл бұрын

Cool build but what are the balls for 🤣

@HighCaliberCraftsman 3 жыл бұрын

I am hoping to use some in some upcoming builds! Thanks for watching!

@pieterbotes8938 Жыл бұрын

First, throw away the cheap Chinese trash so-called "boring bars." Secondly, what have you achieved by cutting a sort of a ball shape with a boring head? There are numerous videos on KZfaq which shows exactly the same process. Show something which can be used to cut internal and external radii, and please, using steel, stainless steel etc., and not aluminium or brass which is soft.