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Supporting => My Workshop => Topic started by: Joco on August 06, 2017, 11:10:10 AM

Title: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 06, 2017, 11:10:10 AM

After taking the lathe off the stand and doing some checks I came to the conclusion I wanted to allow a more easy flood coolant setup.  Something where I wasn't going to end up having to use sealants under the lathe feet to stop leaks.  The answer was a tray which sat under the lathes mounting points.

Concept design:
[youtube1]https://youtu.be/1IN6Oby7aDg[/youtube1]

Tray built and stitch welded.
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Put in place and held with clamps.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Kixpm6PeT3XM98NchHTbOJmiijgN0aA6U0L_3ymfNDOrze6yeE8uoMA-5LeQEyM7ssOaVkTnVLhhRoFRCYUO1BsHkpoHLPfGN9WCoY5FI8VfV-Aolq5TgBFs4fEON8Zkz6hDc0EQldDdOJdemE9U12X90BcNGW4h88MvFwVUgaIYtN1mW-XYmJ2PGqiI8WwzYwDm_K7wyW3EYgO45NADnfnqusx-X_Fkep803eLFXcw8bBisz6sL5EK9Nk95vgiQPk-tqAE0eyZ00Xl-tcuVTTfGsgQ-AL1icS76U2SJz1X6Dikl64NoyYbdj8R3CD8laXVthkGk-K0zFXxBJxCe1JiBpTE3jD5QGhfOL8jq-0gnbR60uJD2lAif456Uc8R9HcMIdgMZY3rS36QT0XuC0HCNySua0lhux1rsPlU3CnBOWRc3Q2YwyYPbVMjhx_ZCSSC59C-CsFEvrCCNySsTjn1CjvvHkGMRdnaIDozCW83hNn6nNXFSvX8amoLUXopH9uA3iSaG8GQKzCbFLcsI-OLbtCvg-hvQZH8vLf4GRzkTmUiU2m6s5cuV_i8YfHxwuhvLKXUS=w800-h600)

Next will be to seal all the seams, put mounting tabs on the stand, drill drainage for the tray and plumb up a recirculating coolant system.

Cheers,
J

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Ye-Ole Steam Dude on August 06, 2017, 11:21:12 AM

Hi James, that is really nice work and a smart idea.

Thomas

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 08, 2017, 08:36:49 PM

I finished TIG welding out all the seams last night after advise not to use sealant.  After letting this cool down I put water into the tray to do a leak test.   No initial leaks!   :ThumbsUp:

I then left things for about 30 mins and felt along all the seams other than cool meal no dampness.   So I think I have a leak free tray.    :whoohoo:

Next stop is drilling for drainage, setting up required hosing and painting.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 09, 2017, 09:43:05 AM

Just a pic of welded tray.  Cose there can never be too many pics.  Notice the marble which shows the lowest point for drainage.

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Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 10, 2017, 11:12:48 AM

I knocked up some brackets from leftover 2mm sheet from the tray and some 25x3mm flat.  These will get welded onto the stand and act as supports/slides for the flood tray.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qeQ37TA5uDgk26yPnHsQLEI7xWUjDob_Pw4UpsEzGp-piXEPcTDghrNlto_A-zlWNAN3CzLrrK2GEQeS92QnLYSk8W3EM5VnjsYn5xmRlVHKgZw_Bqa35BcAG8M9JQ2R1eqw4HCIVygQqS85snaBaoqdUHPKjhWDSs6gacqHoCzbsOMQRIGvjjiqG1JBGyhRk23dBfvQZ4qYSGrJ1oegeN5_mgzmkNbP5N4LuseMsdWH-lx7rALr-nHPv1XGblPP8kB70S4p8d7sNTo_XOQCdqeBHrF0-LwRdTYB6uRVJ3MjnrA-XdNiez0osZsh-35lwWIRLR1aeieGj0M5jeDCgSN6cosvTc2WHTXWhacTjMcc72D2-tsR2plv3akOHw7Mu81fSjnREfaQxq810B2hsmJrGN2gApHC6cx09pozZywf6-wBhIbaJ5g1m4l9yA4RDPGpB0hv_AIDw8Yu61J1Jfn0JjIlEWyVj6wh9fKJhwLHGeyeH5lNNCZiFPEBxYmPwJOTctMnuCpH2i5XxwuvoEtnGGGDFSw0T6VxCQ6Z-1WJedgPvt0h-v1ILPB-vWgjURXmbv_z=w800-h600)

Cheers,
J.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 12, 2017, 12:25:40 PM

Bit of a big update from efforts over the last number of days.

Brackets welded on the lathe.
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The tray setup on the lathe before drilling the drain, attaching the drip pipe and painting.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kOpIXwv_ovriUoFUddOk0g729oVq73paPrCpFhjlSaMuAWRuv9ChEOn1zwEjhEZHP0sxczVloD0bTpny26o-dHTkAI57akXXWlllEo_DW8SfzqjwY1kHN8rxtx7bHAZEjW13AS20vA5j98cDytJ7bmdIYE5ds5tK6usKZ-Tg3un-26fA8UMQVbQutNbNpX2Dj99Aa5aErcLFeVpVoL_xQcPox8rNd0RWtVCL5xMqyYswI0ZaWzgqcFNeaulH8gcTfBRRd4wzGpGaInjd4i-lN24_lxoQW1q20CRfil3GAzyl6avPPqyAPpLzXqwhaVIN332Yj9YV1cMsSq32jYAqX0o2hH_DldGEkWpfo2a50dubnu8RSwKQv_hpLHj0d3FkZTYXpUwgosxfNc7p4zgZdlAkmMoSnUbvGmR70JAPdTTRzu8H01kYufkWXND26DDejxpSEkqca06NZgxcGmDwJ4mJZDUcrIMi_ubaoMqi35xvz7WFMC2O92zzFxg_QQTRtrl89orIHmAk5zgB9Z4Xh1LiWPe6yyPttVKQjPir1Ff2EjWr-YVdO41wHQfMC-qkaI-gcG3U=w800-h600)

The drip pipe under the drain. It's stainless pipe and not having any correct filler rod I decided to try my hand at TIG brazing.  So out with the silicone bronze to see what I could manage.  Not great but not a disaster either and it seems to have no holes.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/dq_JF6I1JSmNcVrhMrGec-myXh3MtzY__IsaqysRE36tuawNKCVQkYUDTgRizzud_KFwohMHTG7j8KsN_ULYo-__mdocW33O-ibPZyPsubENGi4B14qsNc0BaKQm5NklLejkF0GQKLplVEVOf9u1PBEVGiMo2pfwFz1wDHHiLNc4hsn0NDT-BNTokPI8hfGoD3v0sn2GBXELZE03TsBkXH1FbTbUHM0AGoPYi5JJlQe4MchtRkKEYmmWsjLr92cZtNQnSVcFIf91JktquHVymO6dPD5qAELhGX2GezdXpBw_etIxqDlq5svQziyFQcaKRm2Z-OrsAVFTk3wEHzobYRRhMBssb7s7RzhMrAZ432lQllfQWTdw_97weJYkaiCWu5K41joFMkWf_ZPiRDXVgK9K6nhqMR4aXs2cSWzkShCo9RWKaQNhBZm4NEOnA9K39xoT-teyRfdHVfmu2DvwOtmF3xLnrEOUbzCUZHaD4iAOT54YA-6hHHqFgc0oQ3VJZW0699TQgEOw8Jldfv09DvW_jUHur0gdz2-_PCZdLnppMnv_3ToOcKMjHiwYbBwtpM8f06La=w800-h600)

Painting the flood tray. Nothing very original here, had a pot of rapid dry enamel black so thats what was used.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/e94NmVoZJvhbIniui-5BSAWzZHfkZfr-g7A_a6IhiFi2W9zXRjUaY3Adiixm1A-8V5IGrn6fvaZ1kjGyNcmgMi7HGAowcJPn9gJPYQLm8Xwx1tFeB0C2EKywhfIFTMo4Csszn7TIGw0gtEolx0f2rKE05NgLaxIgbCjeZXDaJirxzyjLhu-LJ6WT4uvi3APvvWnTayjDge7VjzoPV2RVuVeIiKq7Bhvl5R1L_hchvDPp6zKDWgM6gpjPBUOuwPMggxw3vyo6pLDnOt299VZSnK1Ifg7bTdyaUEslYmGT02bFr8EXHNbi0SuxwOPaHkLAwiwqwjorrsim9vE1AYhppx_Jbsye6Ukb6LTz84V9_h_l2-lbxmIDLh6_W1eNgyzox6MgY044-ejo0s0YYhw02DL4m20MVC8Xsog0sAY7qRPZtRLJLiVemMIL18gYt3IPAFXeHic_PBpFH4U8SwkXg1lTvAnPjhuPezQyGhhM-r-U_RHtSd5ljpv0HZCO0U-Vy7z6gTxdQvDDQ20lYZABsARTW8IjwsTkzrkEcUAB3es8gI07IEgkBmjeG6sD9_dFK1Gfv2iq=w800-h600)

Lathe back on stand and ready to start tuning again while setting the flood tray etc in parallel.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hk9ctX5mMoVRotp0PCurTA5pG1ERXhROHVh_jgPu8tsGGlFjY26o7sL59GFILJkdLNsC5KBcTGB1QEYKOzhD9Bv7RAHfWj2Y5ino2dewz6ZkvfGDtQGGIGLsBFgweMJlNGfKgUGXa6dS4o-iSF53vjK_ZuSP3K-T28PqeIR5VsKQtoSHi0aUpn2GBdHZgtbjymjajHpu1zXpGiphYnDqtvOB7SARtF__hSeKuxI0OaEUOUu5SZyM6NywW2fL707_PedXSp4SJNTr-rwfHPKoSOtRjylOYhuVBWueWdeiFe7opDPd43-5NAR4ih9mnwzATe-v5cK173_Y-P9DpNotUhuHuqAo96ENQ8LGLiAO_tkKjWBFfoFiNcqtxSguacpF-XbPyU_mSNHIiGclz_UkNR8k5700qPdjYcZjPB59j19g2AhWSMecYZNIc-3VhYHYnGRfbXoyvCpk-r8lGTIvLk9J0pFyezzm3EpdeWf2WFINaF0DNXlmpCJVR9fJiNrebBG7z_fHaT5VPxyLALPbmZNGuIyfYMPmiRejzqmvWDCMXZInfptrhLFYO-MMZiT49wD1Obuv=w800-h600)

Cheers,
J.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Kim on August 12, 2017, 05:35:59 PM

James, that looks really nice!  Very professional!  And probably way more sturdy than many of the commercial stands too.
You should feel pretty good about your lathe stand.  :ThumbsUp:
Kim

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on August 16, 2017, 09:54:44 AM

The stand starting to look like its old self.   Need to get on to the coolant side of things and will document that for those interested.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/IcVrBTq3fDlasGd9-cQu4YqNQK1Rp6NTWsrvkljWTNCBirv6STHU1NictU8YZSmgQ5dR-D4JIfPT_xoEDNzcSEgQNXL7wkGwIOLZvU-_cEWr8vGVYzohld_n-020M1Be8KR_lJC1QUhbDcSUmAIrFkjl47HQfCb1H78StmFC8OjLiMnnyRBaVKDMgJzcz2qtPE2w1TYPAT62vW2htWBKJs_ju5V4HLalUIPw0H1fVxjzLrSsfumLKCzE2rEotXVJl0dd1O05mPwddvo7jTj0cFss9QCgt-awH7jZ1OfTKr4zID3IpanwaiqtBlivtnvurA158LVPHC7igpmySLoCvuYUeEsQWWvKy--QJUHEezp_HItXS07n3QP3OY5Cnv2y81dPrh6SOQ3iwPoUpc0oHdEMB1TZcdjTMi13i3ydSkLOTrVsQYCkzPOP4IxJXkJtERRwOiEsI63GgeCU3nmpbcKo4zC3e14r98GVRcnj-enY91JEHhIoIw-uR1nVDJQcQ5pZpYw2IwLx3EMHCJBPlbsSXrMGCfwHVnN92zrKJJET4bqBvd04ete_vfkvIjx_fu4kqXQD=w800-h600)

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on November 29, 2017, 09:04:36 AM

Some updates to the lathe stand.

[1] Boxed in 3 sides with 19mm plywood.  This has a benefit of keeping swarf and "crap" out of the shelves better but most importantly it added a massive amount of rigidity to the stand.  Really surprising amounts.  If I was doing this all from scratch I would incorporate 2mm steel sheet in the mix as well as a method to added wheels on slide in box section. Maybe one day if I get really enthused.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/X0ELqOTwI93Sm67tyhJOXAgdHs5EHSQWcVXVPaqZ5Pchhcj8U0GnG_uF-cZkPs1Kl9hKq4wcaknCgC06whZjeU-i-rk37JjLitVU_DBOXJWcgb7GGy6Fgyl2ZqlhkPGKXmTzWArmFs-QoXw_7dLAbDOUSv598fugHC5NebIDs74PDZSYLHc2-uJx1PyBMaYsvZQJ5amTyAk-2Oye6rCBdqHZcfbDRhmBxezHIyx3P2ky1eyT7lWq5viWcLR7EEctIKLLZQ3CI43D3WnDRldIzYWfQeT_UXc9pRQDy4cXB3QhY-ayd0tV8Bqr0ITcylGJd1vMmgdJae4QplavxYVz48TurBunpbHs4qNpHwf8R3TI6jJEqlk298AEXcB2ZAl4B56OylM9BJ-vYIrt9hityD-bN76ZySB930m8sCryAhO6Vz9DqskkLct0d2pU315BvGQzTRtGrW3LNvO0Hx0yFZCGdccKBcblch2NmEfVKhDGYChkUbIjJCdHCk7BpAL8EQsCCVveuPfElXqdUT4VauH_AyG6dXU7vX10U2zKfudYiHjKVWIthZJ6e6dKr2GC=w800-h600)

[2] Added a riser to the splash back.  This will prevent stray drops going behind the lathe and also provides a convenient area to stop tool holders and other items on.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ba0S8l8Yil3CKBTZ4kmtWkFoG8FPXgI3fx_hvXNAtzZTUV_-3i3j1cjLVRxgCKLeoazdu_g-ARaHyNira6XKMkdUqwobLb-xJ96fEPXvEYwbTaDeyl5FXTw2PqOu3RsdWXgsD_JvZCPRJuRy1GG_mxr0TRtpwyYW-NnT2-czX6w1OydyO5HngNY27wGguPVmHRJVuXkAcZfrAH2WpmBUcAAZpLVXPn7sWfW7owgerXM8QqyJ7c8XdXT7l-42Za1_Ed8tLE9KqkqN-2RiGlgS1a613Jgu4w5F_5KR08bafUQ_CMgb5nY5pAA_eRH9o_z-_9rqU6M5SxdfB8fcQPz4pCY446huUqoGdKp4JpVCA3HWuweW56LOmZ0oWBmAbFAZYsZKpEBwKVx9l2OD-OmLtaEOvQk88YIrM7WmDXflmCpdsy3A07CW03B2D26HHCHRqeLw7ORR4tMueuee1W3C7sO5X4vIwFoKfhZfehqq-Mhpw9nbJfVXXzwVuYKIOkuONuN35TSmPhxvVbuahr9ovkptN1NJLx4nNNCMc1QPaHHbMcNabnUmupDFaKi0PbGG=w800-h600)

Cheers,
J.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: b.lindsey on November 29, 2017, 11:59:34 AM

That is quite a transformation Joco. Yes, please document your work on the coolant system as well if you don't mind.

Bill

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on December 24, 2017, 08:45:48 AM

The name of this update was to provide toolholder storage.  I wanted them more easily accessable BUT not in a position that would have me reaching over the chuck. This holder style is not new as I have seen other doing the same type of thing.  It's basiclly 50mm Ali alngle cut into 40mm wide sections. The have them all mounted on a strip of woood.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6q3sXcEMpcWTj0npeT2TjLBs2wdEZey4vNf3dv-2Y_N5YYlhf5WD174ymiz7fiJX-CzvUXL8vFy5PykU8GEf_wz1Ta2AY-33sH0QksQShWCQ2kJ306mB4k6XqrvODDMPn5YpZmZDz7Td1qJADPeZga_xr6z8rBwWyW-zu7N2kl998XwSGHL1u6v3twuQU2rAfwuSHVElyMk20_z6jWaBV1wbf4-aJcp-bSP8QCc4ZUC3ixFPOsvURe-3Fvsjtstacwe1K0ohUP2Z2rFrA0ehXz0pJANUXKCZJu97gvY_yTPE7WLO84aGcAlKdYjwcJPmHNiB0JP6ioKC_XIrtjoJHjx6RqAgFBYnOGwy4Rm4deGLdwyLeF2LIATL4VGIUWxZPkz1FIuUrlEEMSB1UwZvlhKdGQ9cnT_t409tHnxpNpQ-loMu_Pm6rHYlHB3TlzleYXxCWSWOytw-PwBmK18PXgolhE7A9eB-c5yd3a2tJCHKMYbSezRHBxlLNy37AdFmg3DaSh-xEmc2Q-KZpSAq2K41IflLPCFd3VneblgDWfzUvey2uI9ygl0NOCh2ggcx=w800-h600)

The result all finished and mounted up.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Fd7_myyFAoXtMHm8ibBfGc_lNxLOrsk4tzwCI9OeLOd4bu685x1zcWNbn0xWQ-xM3Qe2e3e-TnxrvHI8LzVlDa-AI8HoU-llu3KQSlDLamWJNHgonhqTpCnqqrXeWHTRN0XSdoOvVDsT7wMjN3zLAdTlFC1QbnvdVX7PaSdpQkG7aR3vbMS0ko_g1eNNdnRJVyAwVVmu43A0dr2CBJN8ZvkcQuwDKcnLeD0F21qpZSJkgguF1cGl34LclV2chk5pfJ8qURFXSA3JIFTDjIzHe3oXJcM_oQ2vWT-fx29yZbshGT2AGVGwNsLaEZT1YW63oORNdBnq02GzaOHNTffbB1rw0xUw7hpmMAOYm89pvC__xDZZY8xBJ10J2nuT5glgHE1Ar8JqA4K5RmsZLS1EE-5nmQgcoFJTKSdvKYbKmdhMLWSMg32bLdyYWsPFkXOIDMvUploi7R-rYfwGiexDR40FgtiIiNyc8yX8izKKjfG3olWfM5D-NtS-D1cdqX0h4tMQvMxaLCi_pM4QakgC95onLe8bbQxRtV7Ibqd1kE8KMJch6nquTC98lnAwy3gX=w800-h600)

Spacer at the bottom to provide some angle on the holder.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3kG7GbUXIbPiy6JUrd1zqTaqPkwvxIx-aTKNHnxFBb0OtrNv0s6JBWvTjK9z7peZpnPJUtwZ9uPpDbxV9Uk1e5GsXHvnGCBjJvqfYRjLZ6KweLPVBfd_mG7KqXUfG8F5_IKrZNOHdVw6nbwxzpwl7_bcXsjf5FVe1Wlrd93fsL7RneRYJa2SGaXFc4xIcs9FV-JBBfL5s9K_xM_wmmjM6HgcfuF48GE6kFo1q7eEzkndo2_-RgJRt76XnXiahVH2zR5vW9eVJSNFsteRUWzaYNCJBub_aa9JAUxqkBAK9cwVQbmmvQkIHrWCIattWTUp1JtPkFFD9QiAXfOK5TO9cHMBl3dQcIyku1WOW13DtBhqOHPaz84cw2B_oM0G0LyCKWHHAI-Gl0NtUdu8hdI7W7qZZL8jKn1ZoLil7vcDQkaCGfbUXdeYcXQYM4H0uCXanIFnE9r37mLyvpP1VetxEsO77p5OqJ3qXbJTmrI7619JAGVVIyxKi5R0XX3N6PcoMalgM3HVrCMrywsn0SwFpf33S8nC8mN7-JzwDyumidJo9Uca1u_J8uZh_hBr82sp=w800-h600)

The top mount using 25x25mm ali angle.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5_hHotSjuxTHxDnxOdhCd1Sog_ei-AEcWblMLnJFqzY1yy1MLy4AtMCLFBCr7pYPQNAjUNJzHBIuTDgMNewqESpIM8ErEgrno5JhbggFhUB-s6AFy9U_17sptJWFI2rayhYsoeWQN15D1oQM2S2eJNm1b0lgB5zEWqpgUcni1lWTTQX_GW_iTF2XbifIlLRxY71hb1CE6Gs4wwINjW5BxgRWLBrRjli1rQFDLFlWy_KlWGpI-Nv53YOHbgQqSrF68QGlBJNIEac4vN3DG2jpRWQpqcBWHW3Iybk8-3hEO_5Zbnr4it3aNvBTVaE1V6zai3Refkf9oVrHjBe29NKcMqOk14sCw0t3RPvGEivgdLKfZtN60uanrG4zIBgEltzjZW2olvQah4l_C9dXqYHhrC4nPeKb5IdMFPbKe27nqVH1Z8QlVxNdNR7tQCYyFUHPeDrVDZLdmG-9KXzgETaC0SfxMfr9fkh7s3IWVEJFQrJBHGYzc5pjMEB89s1zCDyDdc49jr-BdnTVFClp6SFcXXBticpcFXW4DzTskZCCpYdUvy50mlqW6Aae3gd-n0A9=w800-h600)

Bungie over the toolholders when not using the lathe.  Down here in NZ the earth tends to rock and roll a bit so anything that can be shaken off really should have some kind of restrain on it. And I really dont want these heavy holders falling down onto the lathe.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/XBjtVooqBWPHmcj3ws4c7jLu_uteY02DatlY4uxDUWqagJ_KwBqU6YwHqIQRc_VyPxcFkrKcFayevZPjz9P7GJ94K8Hc825JlZ9TV7MxWDdZF87rSpQlQzW6upvZeG-DUyrmWN31MOU5PP3rIimXAsFIMJaMZJpmJj3WzGlertUmWI8gNdbWFmsztybzmylhk-RaEbRdFSADiWq0fShC_rj3UCpPFgNYoRnCm_vtEjVm6LiHsuXxEVvFvHIrwCSN5RHuJQgAdBnqaXYSpVhZi5A7c0Uk3e4ALivmyU-ePJfNQNPpLD-x9YepPDkSQ5HHq20uCFeK34K9BoENnSSu8WYBgRqUn3jPFw_H0eNDzUdvs1Bp3Il7WtY1je27QiyChbNCf_C7idUHJqNDYCOWdRKnDUW_WAxb25n8GyQTkHEYu_RixvgdSOxFEbNgOVTmA5s-N9bbTnIN3ICCOHkJtV2PwjXML71UIZrMFcDAPLPJjir37bTb2b3zgwWXYPcAAsZ7gxb1ttKJWVX18t4foZo_hyT1WuHX5En80q-PzOfnvp6vGttN2IME9Upx7BbW=w800-h600)

General overview of the lathe and the growing set of improvements.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Xc0AcrSXlb_XYAQjaseFJ7imNfM-N4uy0r8UdCPHIDzy579I0HMR0UqeL5kBx46YKMyWSJR7-hC2GnfTX0SgAFWN1XZ05ZG0mmUzUMRNbqQSCkUy6SIKIJ6g_PUwP2IkyMbDkp-E5GHjXSDCMG7jV0SRl3Uig4hJ9HLlbQNp8xhnQkyx6aWzqUs9-j8FhtH5nv_xWKKe093J6UmsqbH9IiCJUoMw3yqn0Z2FByzn_LT9TfH8Ay0dAzaVGsqFy2W6wrvok1xMrvk6oH4WNFD8fVtZoPsvsTdPDOv4hQeR9nf5BWSz_shMnE4oeXw8FN4V7IKqIgjhjdF4amBLTOtpX-Knx3wg0s8CEAXnrXsQG5vv_dpIAfdVLPAWaERMPot22AHxTY_Q65lYcjujHdpnP7UFapNm5HCM_-Tf32gRH47kXzB5LnH0BFh6kM7kt3BCbqqXcROrMAGXLf2crpymWVrgPkAtC7DcNuzMreqmaA1Bj0mE3mgI0UYwqxMLWzmThc3TUih-iZ4Cqfa00SPm5YIRxkzykfTiPv2Dgq6DVLJs0XiSMWhNd_jaJ4PvHhb5=w800-h600)

Cheers,
James

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: bent on December 26, 2017, 05:07:00 PM

James,

The tool holder rack is brilliant, love the bungee restraint too  :ThumbsUp:.  Will be stealing some of these ideas when I start building up my mini-mill stand.  BTW, your weld table looks a lot like mine, but have you roasted one of your quick-clamps by putting it a bit too close to the weld area?  Those little yellow pads when on fire are hard to put out, ask me how I know  :Lol:

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on December 26, 2017, 07:03:25 PM

Bent - no fires but a couple of melted pads had me buying sets of all metal quick clamps.    :embarassed:

The welding table is ok in that its portable and can be folded away but its a bit on the flimsy side and not “flat”. I would love a cert-flat fab block.  Just no space to put one plus I need a foldable solution.

This gentleman (Stefan on mig-welding.co.uk) has a design I’m very tempted to try.

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/attachments/streben1-jpg.6657/

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/attachments/geklappt2-jpg.6674/

See Stefan’s thread at: http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/fold-up-welding-table.9318/

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: bent on December 26, 2017, 11:31:09 PM

I hear you.  The fold away option from Hazard Fraught (aka Harbor Freight, our Chinese tooling importer here stateside) has worked for me so far.  I have a 1" thick by 12" square chunk of cast alumin(i)um tooling plate (ground flat and parallel on the 12x12 faces) that I use to weld stuff REALLY square, but most of the time "more or less squarish" works.

I had visions of me laying under that uk guy's welding table after it collapsed on me trying to fold/unfold  :ShakeHead: ...then spotted the cylinder he uses to jack it up - makes more sense now.  That is pretty stout.  Maybe someday.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: b.lindsey on December 27, 2017, 12:52:38 AM

James, that turned out to be a very nice set up!! Not just the tool holder addition, but the whole thing. Should be enjoyable to use now as well.

Bill

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on December 28, 2017, 01:10:54 AM

Bill - the addition of the DRO has been like night and day.  It doesn't let you off measuring for accuracy but the repeatability of positioning and getting very close to target measurement mark quickly is brilliant.    Very enjoyable to use.

I'm now in the process of growing the toolholder family. Got another vertical stacking holder to make as well.

Cheers,
J.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on February 06, 2018, 06:31:54 AM

The next stage of the lathe stand evolution is well on its way - the Coolant System.  Central to this is a tank.  But not just any old tank, a custom built aluminium one with a bit of bling for a good measure.
I've been pottering away at things for a whee while doing things as I can in between other distractions.  So there are a LOT of pics in this post as I have been building them up over the course of the build.

This is a pic of the coolant tank for the bandsaw.  It's nearly done but gives an idea of what the general target will be.  However I have added some refinements to lathe's tank.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/syNUe-wNSHqtKjvQl02xq_dA7r4c1Jp0d4paJqXdajUBYqBAQMV2NZ634piWhwrGa313KfZv-nyKf_0AZmiwtekrHZj5-MF7APlu1S91s1bW9zeUkn_s-OUh1eJfBb_dFfFGcDmWoz8HPR4gxIUA3_I59Upt9s8uC57_y8XjNK7YlWcoeyzXmtMooRonmXtptsxNJg7Rb9Xgh8iJtWZigpuTzk8FJnmeaDoZ_bSOT-KEptuD4urO9d2B_O4acMV432ZTP_4rIjco7SBCEQ7gMruvmWrZezIPOpXLiBDFUpVet0M2ezJIpm--7I8xctKDO-D2RFtYE6xJsd-NYTc4xcGcXPXvFwcntFVkwt6UGui5WSp9vYQqfvgqgVLcBrrHUGF1sh5U6PU8bSX8r7x0vFAfjU6YT_mDMd2m0K4Dfqm37eg5j2oJkOiwzkjqnYhmRurD8Kidr-4YRg3qI0GrbWLqOoiV2X2c6v7caEILxi4bufzGXVtHmp7YlUbbj84BlKNSIxkWWEFtaU2bomhw3MRJmLrD2JQJ0jWouRU85YcOIO3YKNqY5qRIsSy9yZoW=w800-h600)

Early build progress.  Panels cut up and inital tacking in place for some of them and the weir welded in. You can also see the hole drilled for the pump exit.  I'm using a 12V marine bilge pump which has a 19mm ID exit fitting.  The hole here is 25mm and will have a custom aliuminum fitting turned from 1" stock then welded into place.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/oxOMp7NWVCaxgwM1ctup0POZtpjbznCuHWVfpQSYbLpYdZJyeaa2ayN7qjKJNpvpaJt2SpisUl30Ye3gc1jPtM5oU5CKVwAQHwT_Izr2NHsmrv2YhwSfj1VviJfDWHEbtM3Xxsn0IGCAzfOhJI_CD32UsL__NaW0bq9EXejUdGNnUv7LDxXRA8X2LxZd7By_A_cMl4hdZ18-mqmHRIliZiJH-24BDpgwqnb1sJ-NBcAnHckRcPnKhk678IpT-TPtAGNF0-mo6K3BfnuSJZ0d4JJ9C8GuKLecp3zYQNbyke3V1DIVtWiADlRq-7ND_Hn9a7_8M7KEbZPC_FI1VzUTGXiMUQIpTDEcE2fkTiySLtEMwCxCyHW_A1JWmgdQtP8rVQ_XuDq9Sek4IkSURkYwfb3l0Y8gyqnsMAqNMUtJvMHN2nMZKcMfi8LwovTFeIl95G_L7TaRCom88w2qzb4gjLuQOkQS-dgL9dfQuUZljmfoIuAEf2_FYRTczRio_CqxDnrqXoOsl8JwLasgd1IF2rPr4a3ONogIAzPiu4xMk9erQUHXIp_YlPtPugt-K_St=w800-h600)

At this stage I got some material from a mate to make the recess/alcove for a fluid level sight guage.  This is the end result of the first use of my slitting saw arbor.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mpPDHou5p8iH7Py34uTZOuN90b8zV_2BhpLLCg6a-lSig27mfkqvOh1WDIcE99bvIsMPbD9TUIG8D8Ur-JUovAHLZwBnoOwaOTfnqUWuvDNA70jXYOyCzTTuN_5D7nZvcUuUrkAa5Iq344fnhvoGrEzr-e7R8PKYqE4LgqQ_p66lIB8DIBozUlgWbK0UCpWjzRVsASyEUxQl6ncc3afGAfXIcLcN-Wnje4wRS8oLgVKBClNTXYciJyFOdmcbMxJDef-5bguAy2ciNR05eWa5jXwUurtTdORCILZozNJqU5RvtIj6S6hRtF6leZYjrV73dfeWY0Yf9j9-YgKpj_jRUvE4C5O4vnhPtNz9S__WMyLNR6v9e4JTAwLW_B_0VPkmwcS78sMDmOR0-vDD909Wdxeo01yAqWjzP4GE4HhznwO09LIYP3PxampJwhoffQ_wENkMPmh9Ljv4ySMF086e6-3gEHO34UctMhHAOG7q4Pe8TC1X_JIfBziUmYSO37jhPUiZvNicUITFNe4Iot5hxiE7HHt3FhLC1TgdTkpUsK3pZ8W3VISr_0nKhfM2fOtf=w800-h600)

I'm using some 12mm aliuminium tube as a prototype piece with the brass fittings I made on the ends.  At this time I was still waiting for brass tube to arrive.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/BqNYrMr_rsGR6PBpZcmwOT1e6FGErXCb3lKnXfcbwBlNyQtsowXfS1fDHcvVPr1P7MCwCGXxnX0gVeHqdqWe51uk7iMqV3CyExZuBv5ApwYn7kBPE7gqhrXxDEofTc-JCmNGI4bauPPBRDW8ro-hdTCZJ1ZPPaNvIPqOaXiQUaXi7wEm2ObVPF2O13V7nUaHCBwX5kN1uAQEhnCRdWIcjPgmXODytjwt6hn5n_BeBGHtXJE57Gr0U3ZJM2QUPZFVXc2_G8NqRQ4Rpe7IYoPhhbvK2mVUib1Zd0NqQgswD_RyN7tANmo5Q-FLhyLQ13ePT5lptGeT-1IGdOgfiWMv43VfLUai6_Ywe9a6lhNdHpRm8YwVbvdUzSZsTUXYtCTC5vLjaIEJkoGzpnFCPCHjs8wX53ucaxoe3PK0i7h2eMlJiBDSduJTsOW96Wzw-xOv21Sdm2KFEMp9ZCnauMy2IOVcvrQRdcbvbBVaI8-qyfLqcC3bB1Dx1WhrgtxXVmu0qJS0cs0v58gBueA8CcisHUqxgkDZCJjuh1fuahSknCCEdBYfxufJR7N8rogFGdWL=w800-h600)

The glass tubing I got from a local NZ smoking supplier called Wicked Habits. I bet they never thought their glass tubing would get used like this.  You can see I tweaked the top fitting so it was easier to grip. I also eperimented with cutting the sight slot.  Learned the right way to do that before screwing up the more expensive brass.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Uy6rOMEz8QT4T8nDtOa8t-qE0HlqhZqdV92xQAzqMf2MGipii2OfIk3cDolFwgtVG-tFdsl3kgaQiRNUovhv0YEqB6EzKtS1KRES9t0zQ4gH2hlFg_6vXwFPyNZFY1ZjblojI7DVWYjlmLfKCzuFKlMuKUmZDIGknJRY9cxcqYV4D5BpcC88xm5NaUt5sKKJI4pbU8MMTUgEbnbYgcgY2WIHJozdN_YTZp7WpnELwkSNHnGVXPXjFHlEFu_CuejLa9k854dDWrkKIqWyQg9O1t3pW67-8UV0z7Gn-8wNzr2csrfmxX4JHfbHXko3GGDaaw4go0LIL5Svki4jRKl_jcphy6CQWeTc6_wsdIf2cv6wQHVdHGsjtoh8MkyiT3WiItG2UuA5MKvpa2YbrnMLXyzRo3q7u1oUTm0JEo7jI5-jtwdbvPdhpBhaq3tLP02t7ICVu2-2AtJbMmqpvYGilwqj6GLWpzoO7ni8YhDe0ddthqebRSPDqgod3fUbgftr6nqy_WbR1mILACjDAJFwP_AG8MJY2EDtdHxE0Qw3fIvmorugHyoVesz-HUYlQuWJ=w800-h600)

The alcove made with top/bottoms welded in place and eveything all cleaned up.  These pics were taken pre the scolloping being done on the top brass fitting.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ovxrECvnNnumyqvfA8QiZVOV7IKU38zffV1UoiqiW2VzVQXpny7w4fF86FemnqspRu-BGlcQtJcZbpRryhE71w3x9loGQyHt-auuEFoPR2cagiWAa4w9YEkEHImwzoAJFi8JbKG9ENtv0w2m64-V5M60FPh1EEkpN5NyEwzm63CfFzHao6ybvkRG7TXbKx_fU403VPiNgNcqxALZzDQ-MkgXJwjwK3BigXVYaaKHGmsR2Od7UNb8iXERA9ywiHS54d5yXSKIGVqKOzuiO2rCnX2IqflFC8pA3oHKLrJQjRjiJnTjo-HDwahIAgFicp3aQ8IrozTctkx5z-pf9l_KU4bDqCrEvVICEAISmTpQL2DvU08RDSNokJIBqGR4szttQpvKzuVHnIZOIV6PrqZPb5ib0s4272yggg5_AozCgu_w5CQNxijbOuGVM4mTKzsOthfW5wwitaHMNzW7VfrtxZGzMueonO8R-RU8KyMtcRFpsXrtcarZCuqtHLhrwc8A0IRHthBUuvsFLxPwiW-nHrFiMkhev4LpNJFiaGNPfp0woG-EZ4D_j65rZ3BCiMYV=w800-h600)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yEUg6V33mGbBKEeC-JuWug6p7Ip-0w1zA11BM4Ez7xpaw--8MfTDtXIQnioZB6KSrMeABytxWQyNhV0QTtAe37NMIUEfshpUrZwmhTlo8rCAfd--r4wU3CsqovJU2pIARpjnHajKMp7gOKesE5v-bz9U2TQ5c5kd-eQ-3E4ESw6wZajchDYcu0sGaBf494zjD4emQm3zR-f_juSnu9OqyuxF4BgLOBw7bvKEWpDzDXLwkjd8hxZcrJ1m0-bE9IvyPBWnkIodp4y463xCua0fEqhx9ooyf67jy_4AKlCuIVP47monc0hFtczxbl6yP2hjDYrW2sOOddd4VYalDbGV22LAGKJHlVCP1ujRI3oi7t6G5AmHFsphg6XoCiAukji-lSOhHY__NWaEqwLDPDCp5J5GhzFqScyPs_wGWVZ2twM8q7SbIwN0VPFA3X5VHCYtl2jBkCVo_l6-R3Ev1nOG1PQE6kSZrAy0KFlhOHd7wkNPlwqGtIruqEz3nfqwvYNrl3poyEWU8p0O8kfbOchvkfPlic0khFQAw9zthjVtcEkZnqvyju11GKrr0UDaiWGy=w800-h600)

At last the brass tubing has arrived and I can make the tube to the correct length and slot it so as to get a good finish on each end.
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Glass tube cut to correct length. What is not visible and I forgot to take a photo is that there is an O-Ring between the glass and the bottom brass fitting to act as a fluid seal.  There is also one at the top to act as a compression buffer when screwing down on the glass tube.
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Cutting out the window in the side panel. At this point I was looking around the workshop trying to figure out where I could place a scrollsaw.
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Used some big ass angle iron I had left over to act as a filing guide.  Worked really well and ended up making nice straight and smooth sides to the window.
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Tacked in place - looks pretty reasonable I think.
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The tank starting to come to gether.  All welded up.
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6xH_or8qcjQ76CEyikiJIvKGCit_5VkBxEvH525EBkUAh2oco8rdGjGTysogr1vRtW7fH033p9t9K1nOb1aaUiqnRDftlDNrk8S_PLvvjvbj80lQ9WlK1OMPbxeff2Y_OalbqHkgMPzZ-956Q9Blgaai0TKshnR9Ke2Ziwxz6OXVf0YmGu94P0SI4LPslWZCFlTijoYHl5oqRNT1XUGqfTYKhVwaW21wp5RuG5ZqomuCG4u-fKP8FZWVXXgh4Yvx6jpWQJWTvH1Q078TpCe7skbSE_CHk6Ccp3rgT3AwCOxovbeECD6-CgCqPjNRa75_FDMhDwC3Xy2s6dUReOLb8cfS9xmEvE_iu4IhfvuTXljJvj9xxQ9LXVzNr40HhMRbG9qAWHbdlBC8OcjnnG59VyPZMuRnbkaCYFWqEuOeTrXEvDtvuerXaf0jZE7CcHeIV0zgBBHxEM6eQTl0d4iYioE9gnZNPlqpHJIWP_EnkROqs7cyKs2X34N3jADaErjZ-0AClCsvCweTjU5fMugxpWpAUjDz-VTI_alT5dWunjlG1lvgmKP3iK2MVxhB3gR0=w800-h600)

This is the hose I am going to use to get the coolant to the flexible segmented coolant pipe on the lathe. I wanted it to be "armoured" given it would be subject to sharp swarf. This is just a shower hose from a big box DIY store (Bunnings in my case). Hopefully the internal tbe will cope with what is going to be put through it. Time will tell.
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An important point is that the fittings on this are BSPP 1/2" 14tpi. Got to love how in a metric country a big chunk of our plumbing is still imperial. Anyway, I didn't have a 55deg Whitworth threading tool.  Time to deal with that problem ... "off camera a tool is ground".
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Lathe gearing changed for the 14tpi threading.  Since my lathe has a metric lead screw I had to do everything from here with the half-nut always engaged.  I still used the method of keeping the topslide parallel to the work. With a 3-axis DRO I love that method.  Initial scratch test is good.
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Thread cut and test fit is "thumbs up".
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The resultant part is fitted and welded into place.  I really need to learn to blast big chunks of ali with a propane flame to preheat them.  This was a bugger to welded until it heated up.
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Looking down into the tank.  Welding the weir all the way around was not fun. In hindsight just tacking it would have been fine then using some heavy duty marine grade sealant if I was really keen to properly seal it. It's really just to keep the metal particles from getting into the main body of the tank.
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Gratuitous closeup of the sight guage, cose I could and what is one more photo?
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Water in tank. I left the tank like this over night and no leaks anywhere.  Very happy with that.
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Next steps ...
- maybe some handles on the tank, just a few solid tack welded.  No need to do full welds like I did on the bandsaw tank
- lid
- polishing the tank up
- plumbing that allows the lathe tray to be removed without having to undo things
- pump install
- 12v power supply for pump install
- switching system near the lathe controls
- fittings for the lathe cross slide
- other stuff I havent thought of yet

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Ian S C on February 06, 2018, 10:45:18 AM

I see that the Ware House has stainless steel garden hose.
Ian S C

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: kvom on February 06, 2018, 03:17:17 PM

Nice work.  My lathe has a built it coolant sump, but I've never felt the need for coolant there.

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: bent on February 06, 2018, 04:25:55 PM

So...what IS the right way to cut a sight gage slot?  :)

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on February 06, 2018, 05:54:12 PM

Quote from: bent on February 06, 2018, 04:25:55 PM

So...what IS the right way to cut a sight gage slot?  :)

Look at the slot on the Aluminium prototype and compare the two ends of the slot. You see the “wrong way” at the top of the photo.   :facepalm:  Mind you looking at it again I could have fixed that by extending the slot further than planned to remove the flat.   :shrug:  However on the brass I plunged straight down with the two-flute then started moving down the slot.    :ThumbsUp:

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: Joco on February 06, 2018, 06:04:14 PM

Quote from: kvom on February 06, 2018, 03:17:17 PM

Nice work.  My lathe has a built it coolant sump, but I've never felt the need for coolant there.

In fairness I dont see myself using it extensively but there are some operations that i find having a third hand to put some form of lubricant would make life much easier and less stressed.  Parting off being top of mind, knurling will be another and probably when working on harder steels. So having the facility to turn on the coolant will be helpful.

Plus it gave me a good excuse to build something with the ac/dc TIG.  :cheers:

Title: Re: Lathe Stand Updates - cose I just can't leave well enough alone
Post by: RMO on February 06, 2018, 10:15:42 PM

Thank you, just inspiring.